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Parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools comment on Wednesday's meeting with the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene.
"If the school is for sale whey didn't we buy it? Why didn't they come to us?" said Greg Knighton, parent of a student at Upland Christian. "The real problem is in the church. That is the problem that needs to be figured out."
"The parents are very dedicated in that school and I believe they would band together to save that school if possible and they need to be given that opportunity," said Michelle Chiappone, parent of a student at Upland Christian, alumnus and daughter to the schools' administrator.
"It's is really a family organization. We feel like we're family with the staff and parents and students that's why we take this so personal, which is why there has been such a backlash of how it was decided without giving us a chance to respond."
"If the school is for sale whey didn't we buy it? Why didn't they come to us?" said Greg Knighton, parent of a student at Upland Christian. "The real problem is in the church. That is the problem that needs to be figured out."
"The parents are very dedicated in that school and I believe they would band together to save that school if possible and they need to be given that opportunity," said Michelle Chiappone, parent of a student at Upland Christian, alumnus and daughter to the schools' administrator.
"It's is really a family organization. We feel like we're family with the staff and parents and students that's why we take this so personal, which is why there has been such a backlash of how it was decided without giving us a chance to respond."
Western Christian Schools' Superintendent Karen Winter addressed Western Christian Schools' acquisition of certain assets of Upland Christian Schools in an interview Thursday.
Upland Christian Schools are supervised by the Upland First Church of the Nazarene, which is located on the same property as Upland Christian Schools. Western Christian Schools are supervised by Western's administration.
"Pending this all goes through they would become an independent school with us," Winter said. "That is the biggest major difference - Western will be the leadership."
Winter said the Upland First Church can remain on campus as long as they need to even once escrow closes.
Winter said she was not present at Wednesday's meeting at Upland Christian Schools.
"I think that the intention, [Doane's] intention, and the district's intention would be a partnership with Upland Christian Schools so we can see Upland Christian as a viable entity in the future - to see the school system continue on," she said.
The news of the acquisition was to be shared with parents of students enrolled at Western Christian Schools in November, Winter said. She did not know when parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools would have formally been told.
"The parents [of students at Western Christian] knew we had been looking and working on options," she said. "We were going to share this with them when things were more final. We want to make sure all the information was ready and correct and the best decision for the school. We needed time to do that and we are still in the process of doing that."
Upland Christian Schools are supervised by the Upland First Church of the Nazarene, which is located on the same property as Upland Christian Schools. Western Christian Schools are supervised by Western's administration.
"Pending this all goes through they would become an independent school with us," Winter said. "That is the biggest major difference - Western will be the leadership."
Winter said the Upland First Church can remain on campus as long as they need to even once escrow closes.
Winter said she was not present at Wednesday's meeting at Upland Christian Schools.
"I think that the intention, [Doane's] intention, and the district's intention would be a partnership with Upland Christian Schools so we can see Upland Christian as a viable entity in the future - to see the school system continue on," she said.
The news of the acquisition was to be shared with parents of students enrolled at Western Christian Schools in November, Winter said. She did not know when parents of students enrolled at Upland Christian Schools would have formally been told.
"The parents [of students at Western Christian] knew we had been looking and working on options," she said. "We were going to share this with them when things were more final. We want to make sure all the information was ready and correct and the best decision for the school. We needed time to do that and we are still in the process of doing that."
Parents during the meeting at Upland Christian Schools expressed their outrage about the way Ray Doane, Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene superintendent, conducted the meeting.
"Why can't they just open the books? That would be an answer to everything," said Laura Johnston, parent. "He wouldn't answer any questions. People just want answers."
"Everything they are saying and the way everything went down is wrongful to Upland Christian Schools," said Danny Roseberry, 2007 alumnus. "They're conniving."
"What I always loved about Upland Christian Schools is they are always fair and ethical," said Amy Payne, parent. "Nobody wants to see the school lose its fingerprint."
"Why can't they just open the books? That would be an answer to everything," said Laura Johnston, parent. "He wouldn't answer any questions. People just want answers."
"Everything they are saying and the way everything went down is wrongful to Upland Christian Schools," said Danny Roseberry, 2007 alumnus. "They're conniving."
"What I always loved about Upland Christian Schools is they are always fair and ethical," said Amy Payne, parent. "Nobody wants to see the school lose its fingerprint."
Superintendent Ray Doane of the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene, accompanied by fellow board members and their lawyers, met with concerned parents of Upland Christian Schools' students yesterday.
Doane refused to take any questions and threatened to shut the school down the the parents kept expressing their outrage about the sale of Upland Christian to Western Christian.
Doane left the meeting 10 minutes in, but returned to attempt to speak to the parents a second time.
Much information is still unclear, but he said the board is doing what they can to keep the Upland First Church of the Nazarene and the school open.
Read the full story tomorrow online at www.dailybulletin.com or in the Friday October 9th edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
Doane refused to take any questions and threatened to shut the school down the the parents kept expressing their outrage about the sale of Upland Christian to Western Christian.
Doane left the meeting 10 minutes in, but returned to attempt to speak to the parents a second time.
Much information is still unclear, but he said the board is doing what they can to keep the Upland First Church of the Nazarene and the school open.
Read the full story tomorrow online at www.dailybulletin.com or in the Friday October 9th edition of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper.
A meeting will be today at 6 p.m. at Upland Christian Schools.
The Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene will be discussing the sale of the Upland Christian Schools property with parents of the Upland Christian students.
They have asked that parents attend without their children.
The Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene will be discussing the sale of the Upland Christian Schools property with parents of the Upland Christian students.
They have asked that parents attend without their children.
Western Christian Schools issued an official statement today addressing its purchase of Upland Christian Schools.
A Q and A was also released.
Western_Christian_Schools_Release_10-3-08.doc
A Q and A was also released.
Western_Christian_Schools_Release_10-3-08.doc
Here are some more letters written to the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene from students of Upland Christian Schools.
letter 5.pdf
letter 5.pdf
Hundreds of students, parents, staff and alumni of Upland Christian Schools joined hands to form a prayer circle around the entire campus.
They prayed in a chain before breaking off into small groups to continue praying. They reformed into a chain to have the final prayer.
Photos of the vigil
To read more on the vigil and official statements from the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene and Western Christian Schools go to www.dailybulletin.com or read tomorrow's newspaper.
They prayed in a chain before breaking off into small groups to continue praying. They reformed into a chain to have the final prayer.
Photos of the vigil
To read more on the vigil and official statements from the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene and Western Christian Schools go to www.dailybulletin.com or read tomorrow's newspaper.
A letter was received by Upland Christian Schools today announcing a partnership with Western Christian Schools.
The letter was read aloud to parents after the vigil that took place at eight a.m.
Upland Christian Schools had a financial deficit last year and was projected to operate at a continuing deficit, which led to the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene to seek a partnership, according to the letter.
"After review of available options to remedy these conditions, the trustees have determined that significant, difficult decisions regarding the future of UCS were required," according to the letter.
"The trustees have determined it in the best interests of the school, its students and parents to partner with another reputable Christian institution with common goals, skills and commitments to it's students and parents for a quality Christian education," also according to the letter.
You can view the letter in total here:
UCS%5Fand%5FWestern.pdf
The letter was read aloud to parents after the vigil that took place at eight a.m.
Upland Christian Schools had a financial deficit last year and was projected to operate at a continuing deficit, which led to the Anaheim District Church of the Nazarene to seek a partnership, according to the letter.
"After review of available options to remedy these conditions, the trustees have determined that significant, difficult decisions regarding the future of UCS were required," according to the letter.
"The trustees have determined it in the best interests of the school, its students and parents to partner with another reputable Christian institution with common goals, skills and commitments to it's students and parents for a quality Christian education," also according to the letter.
You can view the letter in total here:
UCS%5Fand%5FWestern.pdf
Students of Upland Christian Schools have been sending the newspaper anonymous letters voicing their concerns about the suspicions surrounding their school. Here are a few.
letter1.pdf
letter 2.pdf
letter 3.pdf
letter 4.pdf
letter1.pdf
letter 2.pdf
letter 3.pdf
letter 4.pdf
The superintendent of Western Christian Schools will release an official statement some time tomorrow regarding the possible sale of Upland Christian Schools to Western Christian Schools.
Until then you can read today's article:
Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation
Until then you can read today's article:
Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation
A time of prayer will be held tomorrow morning from 8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at Upland Christian Schools.
Alumni, students, parents of students and local residents will circle the school, stand hand in hand and pray for the school.
The campus is located at 120 W. 9th St.
Alumni, students, parents of students and local residents will circle the school, stand hand in hand and pray for the school.
The campus is located at 120 W. 9th St.
Parents of Upland Christian Schools' students have expressed concern over speculations surrounding the sale of the school property.
A link to today's article:
Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation
note* Upland Christian Schools is not affiliated with Upland Christian Church. The church on the campus of Upland Christian Schools is Upland First Church of the Nazarene.
A link to today's article:
Parents at Upland Christian Schools distraught over speculation
note* Upland Christian Schools is not affiliated with Upland Christian Church. The church on the campus of Upland Christian Schools is Upland First Church of the Nazarene.
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