Beatty Needs to Step Down or Be Removed

I have seen enough. Kimberley Beatty has lost all credibility and has become a distraction to the Board of Education. I could write for hours, listing the reasons Beatty needs to step down from the Presidents position. The latest and in my opinion one of the most egregious actions is Kimberley's comments to Catie Fan, Editor in Chief for Westview High Schools's, THE NEXUS. The May 1, 2015, issue (Volume XIII, Issue 10) contains an article titled, "Union, school board clash over contract dispute". 

I have many friends whose children attend Westview High. My phone started ringing shortly after The Nexus hit the streets. Parents calling me asking what was going on and who is Kimberley Beatty. To a person, their concerns were Beatty's negative, offensive and caustic comments (their words) about PUSD Superintendent, John Collins. Two of them picked up on a comment Beatty made regarding a CLOSED SESSION meeting held January 20, 2015.

I got my hands on the article and after reading the comments from Beatty, I was appalled and angered at what I read. Discussing any item discussed in closed session is a clear violation. The information divulged by Beatty was done in an attempt to disparage Dr. Collins. The manner in which Beatty framed the information was done clearly as an attempt to portray Dr. Collins as being deceitful. None of which is accurate when known facts are added to the spin provided by Beatty.

Beatty's agenda is clear and it has nothing to do with children and education. Beatty has told various people her goal of removing Dr. Collins as Superintendent. It is common knowledge throughout the district, Beatty has refused to meet with Dr. Collins to prepare for Board Meetings, review district agenda items as well as meet to discuss important district business.

Beatty's repeated negative comments regarding Dr. Collins and district staff is a violation of these employees rights as employees of the district. Her continued comments will subject the district to litigation and in the end cost the district money. Her refusal, as President of the Board, to meet with Dr. Collins to discuss important district business, has greatly reduced the efficiency of the district and staff. Beatty's public disclosure of CLOSED SESSION information is a clear violation of the Brown Act, as well as a break of her fiduciary responsibility as an elected Trustee for the PUSD.

It is time for Beatty to step down as President of the Board of Education. If Beatty is unwilling to step aside, it is the responsibility of the other members of the board to remove her. I call upon Ms. O'Connor-Ratcliff, Mr. Zane and Mr. Patapow to take action to remove Beatty and place someone into the President's seat who will act responsibly and with integrity. This action must be done sooner, than later.

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