Dear Parents and Caregivers at CCBB,
Miss Charlotte and I are
very disappointed that after certain events last week regarding several Parents speaking and acting on behalf of
Central Coast Baby Ballet without consultation or authorisation by ALL members
of Central Coast Baby Ballet Fundraising
Committee that we feel obliged to issue this statement to ALL Parents.
Since the establishment of
Central Coast Baby Ballet nearly 3 years ago we have communicated with all our
parents openly and honestly on all matters concerning Central Coast Baby Ballet.
We have never had to deal with abusive and disrespectful behaviour or
gossip by parents on this level before.
For the safety and comfort
of ALL Parents/Caregivers and their children we would like to remind you that ALL Parents/Adults
are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
Gossiping by a parent
about other students, parents, staff members or studio policies will not be tolerated.
Abusive, rude and disrespectful behaviour including negative comments, negative
criticism, dramatic and negative personal attacks directed towards our
professionalism, teaching strategies and practices, communication skills,
studio policies, management, either verbally, online or by email, will not be
tolerated or acknowledged.
We will not accept or tolerate bullying by a parent or groups of
parents.
Disrespecting a staff member is grounds for disciplinary
action that may result in being asked to leave the studio permanently. In the
event that you are asked to not return to the studio there will be no
reimbursement for any class fees.
We have been made aware of some
parents concerns regarding the fundraising committee’s allocation of funds. We will
certainly inform parents of the final outcome as to how the funds will be used WHEN
we receive confirmation from ALL committee members.
In the mean time we will
not respond to any further correspondence that is negative or distressing to
Miss Charlotte, Miss Julie or myself.
Thank you for your
understanding and co operation on this matter.
Sincerely
Kim Barker (Director –
Central Coast Baby Ballet)
