back to "The District"

Since the Assistant Principal at Sahuaro High School has been no help whatsoever (not even managing a consistent excuse), I call "the district" again. This time I'm thinking I need to be more descriptive of the problem when I hit the main switchboard, and see if I can get to someone whose angle is complementary to the goal.

Simply put - I tell the front end that I am having a problem with a school and they put me through to Community Relations. I speak to a helpful and professional sounding woman named Tanya, she tells me that she will contact the school, get more info and call me back.

A few days alter I get a message on my cell phone from Abel, the other AP (Assistant Principal). He tells me that he is sorry for the inconvenience and they will make sure that the gate is not being locked during the hours proscribed for community use. He also says I should call him if I have any further trouble.

Despite my previous experience and a troubling feeling of hopelessness, I think I might have this thing under control. Its only a simple gate, they WILL stop keeping it locked - its not like its some twisted iron symbol of oppression and power; a monolith devoted to the pristine appearance of an unused schoolyard, unblemished by the footsteps of happy children....