Many school parents have asked how to fight for him!
RJ Wants to Stay
RJ LOMAS
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FAITHFUL
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COMMUNITY
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PRINCIPAL
During Principal RJ Lomas' 7 years at our school, it has grown to almost triple its size, decreased the deficit that would have closed its doors, given every grade its own teacher, and most importantly - BROUGHT FAITHFUL, LOVING COMMUNITY to our families. It's rare he's without a smile or joke, and he's always approachable. He not only arrives to work early then leaves late, but also volunteers to coach basketball and be the daily recess aide! What principal has shown greater joy being with their students than him? Educationally he fights for diligence, strong rhetoric and theory teachings, prayerfulness, Catholic history, and so much more.
RJ fights for our students' education and well-being.
Many school parents have asked how to fight for him!
Support our current and classical curriculum, highly involved family connections, and overall school culture.
Fight to keep our school thriving.
Our kids deserve excellence beyond this year!
Help to keep RJ as the principal of our children’s school.
Continuing with RJ as Our Principal
· RJ has demonstrably earned continuation as Principal by tripling enrollment, recruiting an outstanding and passionate faculty, and building a model and loving environment. He has succeeded in developing substantial parental involvement as school volunteers and as donors.
· Dozens of families have joined the parish through first connections with RJ and the school. Families who could not have afforded Catholic education prize this opportunity for a faith-filled education in communion with fellow students and parents.
· It is the unquestionable will of the parents for their children’s benefit.
· At a time when our church is operating at a deficit, why are we wasting resources trying to find the perfect candidate when he is standing here in front of us?
· Why would we risk losing children and families to other parishes, to other schools or other school systems, or strip them of the loving community they presently enjoy and grow together in Christ?
· We suggest that the parish and school administration receive the benefit of an expertly facilitated discussion of interests and intentions. Witnesses from the Diocese and from the parent body should be given the opportunity to observe their dialogue and participate in planning. This is not an HR matter, rather it is building strong visions and relations for furthering our children's futures.
Timeline of Events-Approximate
November 1 - Resignation letter submitted during a time of extreme stress by RJ Lomas
November and December –
RJ immediately has second thoughts about resigning and expresses them to Fr. Fons
Several families speak with RJ to ask why or have separate meetings with Fr. Fons about retaining RJ as principal
RJ tells Fr. Fons he wants to stay
December 20 – RJ receives letter of acceptance of his resignation
December 30 – RJ formally retracts his resignation in a letter to Fr. Fons
January 8 - Retraction is rejected in a letter by Fr. Fons January – Over the month, families meet with Fr. Fons about RJ continuing in his role
January 10 (approx) – RJ writes response letter to retraction rejection
January 24/25 – Fr. Fons notifies the parents and other parishioners that RJ will be “leaving his role”
January 28 - Announcement of resignation by Fr. Fons from pulpit and in parish bulletin
February 10 – Men’s group requests meeting with Fr. Fons
February 16 - 1st meeting of Fr. Fons and men’s group. Purpose is to retain RJ as Principal.
March 1 - 2nd meeting of Fr. Fons and men’s group. Men present a written draft letter “Parental Aspirations for Succession Approach.”
March - Parent and faculty outreach to Fr. Fons continues
March 12 – A parent couple meets with Superintendent Maloney
March 20 – First parent email to Bishop Boyea
All meetings and correspondence have failed to provide reasons or explanations on why RJ Lomas cannot remain principal.