Roller Coaster Year 2009-2010.

RBVHS personnel at all levels have gone through incredible stresses and changes in the last year. I am sure we all felt it in some way… we tragically lost a couple of students and a beloved teacher. We had some seriously illnesses as well. We have gone through the roiling relations between the union and administration while maintaining a semblance of order and professionalism in all our endeavors. We had political ripples over presidential speeches. We have lost teachers to the financial and the budgetary tsunami. We had many beloved master teachers and other staff retired – leaving mighty imprints for others to follow. It has been an incredible period time.  I know life is complicated…. However, even as the heated cauldron simmered and cooled we were blessed in many ways. The District and the Union came to an agreement and now there is a contract. A foundation is in place. Student conflict has been much improved over previous years… and most teachers are happy to see the 2009-2010 school year behind them with a real summer break for most of us. Let us also not forget the new babies born to teachers! 


We are looking forward to a new year: 2010-2011. May His Grace and Mercy be upon us – that is my prayer.