Heroes And Zeros

Tiffany MacLeod points out the hypocrisy that the North Kingstown School Committee has armed police at public meetings while leaving their schools defenseless against a deranged shooter intent on a mass shooting. She reminds the school committee of their failings and hopes for a full replacement at election time.

Jim McGwin is a familiar figure involved with the machinations in the town of North Kingstown, RI. Jim supports the teachers and their cries for resources that support the needs of students and relieve the daily pressures of everyday struggles in the classrooms. He says it is not right that teachers have to beg for money for resources they need to teach children. Jim points out that the school committee and supporting system ignores issues, keeps the status quo but provides resistance when those same issues are brought to their attention such as the Aaron Thomas naked body fat test scandal.

Megan Reilly requests that the entire school board resign over malfeasance and apparent cover up regarding the handling of the naked body fat test scandal with Aaron Thomas, the Golden Boy athletic coach. Megan points out the legal actions by alleged victims could have been averted if only one person had a backbone and speak up over 27 years of naked body fat tests that was allowed to continue without any questions. Rhode Island has a law called Required To Report which was ignored throughout the North Kingstown school system.

Ramona Bessinger questions why the US Department of Education, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and North Kingstown schools came out the very same data outcome to support and advance gender ideology throughout the schools systems, local and through Rhode Island. Ramona has attended professional development classes mandated by the Department of Justice which contained materials with the same political messaging and indoctrination of ideologies across educational school systems throughout Rhode Island that have nothing to do with education of children.

Brian Odell excoriates the Democrats but includes and school committees on current hot topic such as; gas prices, overdoses, economy, crime and violence, the border surge and Fentanyl trade, abortions up to birth, porn for school kids, drag queens show, kids with masturbation homework, deception of parents by schools, the need to be 21 to buy a gun but can change gender at five years old, NK Democrats support gun violence awareness month but dismissed Sexual Assault month, NK school committee want armed officers removed from the schools but demand their presence at school committee meetings, social emotion learning by unskilled people and he’s looking forward to November for people to be replaced in the elections.

Gregory Blasbalg, Chairman for the North Kingstown, RI school committee, gives lip service to the 146 page report filed by Judge Susan McGuirl. In fact, he gives the committee a pat on the back citing her report matched their own findings matching years of neglect from the school committee and former superintendent Auger. So, why wasn’t this matter resolved years ago? Judge McGuirl was hired by the North Kingstown Town Council to investigate the matter of Aaron Thomas, an athletic coach, who was performing fat tests on naked school athletes. Judge McGuirl found a culture unwilling to protect the students even though it was widely known through the school system.

Laurie Gaddis Barrett of Parents United RI provides testimony before the Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee in support of H8230 sponsored by Rep. Julie Casimiro. Laurie gives examples of hypocrisy that the AG’s office claims they process hundreds of sexual abuse cases a year yet sexual contact is allowed if a student is aged 14 on up with their consent. This bill simply wants to close that loophole.

Bob Chiaradio presents his testimony on Rhode Island House Bill H8230 to protect vulnerable minors from those in a position of authority. He gives several instances where adults in charge could and have taken advantage of minors for sexual pleasure, exercising power or personal gratis.

Erika Sanzi, Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education Providence County, Rhode Island, once again speaks on behalf of protecting minors from age 14 on up from sexual predatory contact from persons of authority. Current Rhode Island law allows non penetration sex with a 14 year old and an adult to the age of 16. This bill seeks to close the loophole to prevent any sexual contact from a person of authority while a minor is in their care or placed in their trust.

Rhode Island Senate District 6 vehemently opposes S2549 which would make the use of taxpayer money to fund abortions and the use of the word ‘person’ in the bill. Staunchly pro-life, she loudly and proudly announces that life is sacred and all must be done to protect the innocent life in the womb. She sharply contrasts current radical Senator from District 6, Tiara Mack, who supports abortions up to birth.

Rep. Patricia Morgan (R) introduces her plan to use the required 20% of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds slated to fill the educational gap for students because of COVID remote learning. Rhode Island received over $2B of ARPA money and Rep. Morgan would like students to be assessed to find their placement within their age and class rankings. The purpose of assessing students would be to design and implement catch up modules for preparation to be advanced to the next grade. COVID placed undue burdens on children to meet curriculum standards and achievement levels. Students were passed along to the next grade unprepared to continue on their educational paths to become as successful as they choose to be in their adult lives.

Ramona Bessinger works tirelessly to bring attention to school committees that certain books in libraries contain offensive, lewd sex topics, transgenderism, grooming of children and sometimes, whimsical depictions of pedophilia and the subjugation of women. Ramona speaks before the North Kingstown School Committee which has made national news of late with the naked body fat testing scandal of a former school coach, Aaron Thomas. It appears that the school committee dismisses the voices and concerns of parents and neglects their duty to take action.

Suzanna Tingley brings the goods to a North Kingstown, RI School Committee meeting with several depictions of lascivious acts of gratuitous sex from the 1985 book Handmaid’s Tales. Suzanna rightfully points to current school policy where a student would face disciplinary action if using a school’s Chromebook to access porn, the school is notified. She questions why the school doesn’t review and audit the very same type of content in books available in the school’s libraries. Her last words should echo the halls. “Get your heads out of your asses. And audit this curriculum. Get the books out of the school and do your jobs. I’m tired of asking.”

Erika Sanzi, Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education Providence County, Rhode Island, has been fighting to close a massive loophole in Rhode Island law that seemingly allows sexual contact between an adult and minor from the age of 14 on up with their consent. Oddly enough, the ACLU and the teacher's unions opposed the initial bill's offering to close the loophole years ago. Since then, the Rhode Island legislature has shown minimal interest in closing this loophole until enough parents and outraged citizens have spoken out. Erika has been the start of the movement, let’s help her give the push across the finish line with the assistance of Rep. Casimiro and Sen. Jessica de la Cruz.

Nicole Solas is a South Kingstown mom that is a familiar face around Rhode Island. She stands fearlessly and fiercely against the throes of adversities that stand to harm children and erode the rights of parents. Not one to shy away from filing Access To Public Records when it comes to schools educating students with divisive social teachings, her latest endeavor is finding out with Notice Of Outcomes for Title IX violations.

Megan Reilly is from North Kingstown, RI. Her passion to protect children arises from local issues surrounding school athletic coach, Aaron Thomas. Aaron Thomas was doing naked ‘fat body’ tests on school athletes and the school was pretty much taking a blind eye. Megan brings up the more notorious abusers, college football coach Jerry Sandusky and team doctor of the United States women's national gymnastics team, Larry Nassar. While not receiving the same national attention, Aaron Thomas did make national news. Rhode Island is one of few states that have a loophole allowing for sexual contact between an adult in authority and a student over the age of fourteen with consent.

Laurie Gaddis Barrett, of Gloucester, RI, is co-founder of the renowned group Parents United RI. She has spent much of her time researching and speaking before legislative committee on bill that would protect children from those who want to do them harm. Please check out her website and join! You can make a difference. www.parentsunitedri.com

Bob Chiaradio is a Westerly, RI child care advocate the fully supports the passage of S2219, sponsored by Senator Jessica de la Cruz, that would close a loophole allowing persons, in an authoritative capacity, to have sexual contact with a minor in their care. Mr. Chiaradio is a fearless fighter against any social matters concerning the safety, the mental welfare and ability to trust adult supervision. Mixed messages will stay with a minor for the rest of their lives.

Melissa Kapalka reminds the North Kingstown, RI school committee that town properties cannot be used to display social, political or religious figures, flags, or banners. The myriad of causes or social concerns would place the community in a position that marginalizes some and elevates others.

Richard Welch was a North Kingstown School Committee member serving for four years. During that time, two superintendents were chosen from a list of candidates but the required qualifications were a background in administration. Phil Thornton was one of those solid choices. Richard insists that, unlike East Greenwich that chose a person from a little known school, the North Kingstown committee must verify all the facts and trust none on paper.

At a 5-10-22 North Kingstown, RI school committee meeting, Jim McGwin took issue with the SEL/athletic presentation that neglects to survey townsfolk in regards to their temper and sentiment of sexual improprieties involving a coach, Aaron Thomas and most recently, three more dismissed members of the school faculty or staff. Next on the list of concerns was the school’s willingness to give an entire month for Asian-American Pacific Islanders and PRIDE while ignoring the balance of students. Yet, given the school’s foibles with Aaron Thomas and most recently, the dismissal of three more school members for sexual improprieties, but not a mention for President Biden’s proclamation that April be deemed National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Lastly, he asked the school committee to vote on a resolution for Senate Bill 2219 that would make it illegal for any persons in a leadership role to engage in ANY sexual activity with a student regardless if consent is given.

Tiffany MacLeod reminds North Kingstown’s school committee chair, Gregory Blasbalg, of his admittance that something is what went wrong regarding the investigations of sexual misconduct of schooling staff members with some students including a twelve year old girl. In a What You Hear banner displayed in the school’s hall, written remarks such as ‘it is not rape if she liked it’ and ‘age is just a number, honey’. April was Sexual Abuse Aware Month. North Kingstown School Committee needs to take heed so everyone can heal.