November 25, 2003

TONIGHT: Board of Education Meeting

Tonight's Board of Education meeting provides an opportunity to voice your feelings about the climate at Brookfield Central in a public forum.

Tuesday, November 25
7:00 p.m.
Central Administrative Offices Board Room
13780 Hope Street, Brookfield

November 18, 2003

Vote in Milwaukee J-S Poll on Sashwat's suspension

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a poll on their website, asking "Do you feel the suspension of Sashwat Singh was too harsh or deserved?" Go to this page and vote -- the poll is on the right side of the page. So far there have only been 7 votes, so your participation will make a big difference.

November 17, 2003

Teens: submit comments to the Journal-Sentinel

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel solicited comments on Sashwat's suspension, but in the end they only published three comments -- and none of them were from Brookfield Central students! Below is their invitation to submit comments. Let them know what you think about Principal Cerutti, and that they should publish the opinions of BCHS students!

Know a teen who has opinions on Singh's case and whether suspension or expulsion is enough, not enough or too much? Have him or her send comments to jsjump@journalsentinel.com, or call (414) 224-2364.

Each response should include the student's name, age/grade level and the name of the school.

November 16, 2003

Brookfield Students Speak Out

Want to speak out? Post a comment here, or send an e-mail! (Comments will be used anonymously unless you specify otherwise, and may be corrected for spelling or typos.)

Quotes from current students at Brookfield Central High School:

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As a student at BCHS I know how Sashwat feels about Mr. Cerutti, and I know there are many others who feel the same way. I find it outrageous that the administration is making such a big deal out of this when there are other more important issues going on at our school. There are kids smoking, drinking, and doing drugs and they're worried about what one person is saying. I don't know about you, but I was always told talk about how I feel and to tell the truth. If I can do this, then why can't Sashwat. I think the School District of Elmbrook needs to reevaluate this situation and think about what really matters.

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I'm a freshman at Brookfield Central and most of us at this school are very mad at what the administration is doing. Our school is very musically inclined and we know what is right and what is wrong. Freedom of Speech is not taken seriosuly anymore. In our district it is so common that things like this happen. The district doesn't realize that no one except for the district agrees with the way they handle situations. Every single day a police car carries at least 1 kid from our school. We aren't bad kids but Mr.Cerutti decides that he can't handle it and needs police involvment. That causes way too much controversy. What can I do to take action?

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...I am a student(senior) at BCHS and beyond disgusted with the way Cerutti has decided to run our school this year. The man lies directly to our faces and expects us to eat up his propaganda. ...I am also a soccer player who by the end our season had more than half of our fans removed for reasons anyone would deem ridiculous. Well any information you need help with I'm on board...

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...I would really like to help out. I dont want my Senior year (next year) ruined because of Cerutti. Just tell me what u need to be done.

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From this article:

Students said that the assembly was not out of the ordinary and that it could be a case of students reacting to Cerutti's tougher style.

"Because Cerutti has been more strict than usual with the Homecoming events. People were a little more resistant to what he was doing, like the seniors standing up and turning around, that's not (what normally goes on)," junior Michelle Hoelker said.

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I hope Cerutti won't be able to take this shit anymore and switches schools, leaving your class with a better principal for your senior year. I'm sick of all of these new policies and rules. Just let us be kids.

Check back for more comments from Brookfield students, and post your own!

Brookfield Students Speak Out

Want to speak out? Post a comment here, or send an e-mail! (Comments will be used anonymously unless you specify otherwise, and may be corrected for spelling or typos.)

Quotes from current students at Brookfield Central High School:

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As a student at BCHS I know how Sashwat feels about Mr. Cerutti, and I know there are many others who feel the same way. I find it outrageous that the administration is making such a big deal out of this when there are other more important issues going on at our school. There are kids smoking, drinking, and doing drugs and they're worried about what one person is saying. I don't know about you, but I was always told talk about how I feel and to tell the truth. If I can do this, then why can't Sashwat. I think the School District of Elmbrook needs to reevaluate this situation and think about what really matters.

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I'm a freshman at Brookfield Central and most of us at this school are very mad at what the administration is doing. Our school is very musically inclined and we know what is right and what is wrong. Freedom of Speech is not taken seriosuly anymore. In our district it is so common that things like this happen. The district doesn't realize that no one except for the district agrees with the way they handle situations. Every single day a police car carries at least 1 kid from our school. We aren't bad kids but Mr.Cerutti decides that he can't handle it and needs police involvment. That causes way too much controversy. What can I do to take action?

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...I am a student(senior) at BCHS and beyond disgusted with the way Cerutti has decided to run our school this year. The man lies directly to our faces and expects us to eat up his propaganda. ...I am also a soccer player who by the end our season had more than half of our fans removed for reasons anyone would deem ridiculous. Well any information you need help with I'm on board...

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...I would really like to help out. I dont want my Senior year (next year) ruined because of Cerutti. Just tell me what u need to be done.

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From this article:

Students said that the assembly was not out of the ordinary and that it could be a case of students reacting to Cerutti's tougher style.

"Because Cerutti has been more strict than usual with the Homecoming events. People were a little more resistant to what he was doing, like the seniors standing up and turning around, that's not (what normally goes on)," junior Michelle Hoelker said.

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I hope Cerutti won't be able to take this shit anymore and switches schools, leaving your class with a better principal for your senior year. I'm sick of all of these new policies and rules. Just let us be kids.

Check back for more comments from Brookfield students, and post your own!

Submit a Rap or Poem

Have a rap or poem about Principal Mark Cerutti, or the goings-on at Brookfield Central, or zero tolerance policies, or school violence, or police in school, or any other related topic? Post it here in our comments section! Selected poems and raps will be featured as unique entries on this site.

Currently, we're only set up to take text lyrics, but check back soon if you've got a recorded rap or poem you'd like to submit.

Is anyone in Brookfield interested in hosting a recording session at their home computer? If you have digital recording equipment, you could perform a public service by hosting a recording jam for those who want to lay down some rhymes about Mr. Cerutti. Then we can upload them here so everyone can hear them!

Just keep it off of school grounds kids -- or you know what could happen!