Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Threat made toward Dominion High School; Authorities say not legitimate | LoudounTimes.com

Threat made toward Dominion High School; Authorities say not legitimate | LoudounTimes.com

Extra police presence at Loudoun County high school after police deem online threats untrue

http://www.fox5dc.com/news/252327069-story

Students from 2 schools investigated for drinking Xanax in class

http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/xanax-abuse-at-school-students-supsected-of-drinking-mix-at/article_0cea9298-29f3-11e7-8a19-8f7181e32b96.html

Xanax Abuse at School: 13 students suspected of drinking mix at Loudoun schools

http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/xanax-abuse-at-school-students-supsected-of-drinking-mix-at/article_0cea9298-29f3-11e7-8a19-8f7181e32b96.html

Virginia students investigated for abusing Xanax during school hours

http://wtvr.com/2017/04/25/virginia-students-investigated-for-abusing-xanax/

Authorities investigating Va. students consumption of drinks possibly mixed with Xanax



http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/250673025-story

Local Possible Xanax use at school investigated in Loudoun

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/possible-xanax-use-at-school-investigated-in-loudoun/2017/04/25/faf25c74-2970-11e7-b605-33413c691853_story.html?utm_term=.9779b6f44093

Threats Made Towards Dominion High School on Social Media Deemed Not Legitimate

Threats Made Towards Dominion High School on Social Media Deemed Not Legitimate
                           
Loudoun County- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is advising threats made on social media towards Dominion High School are not legitimate. This evening a Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer learned of the threat posted on social media towards the school in Sterling, Va.

The student involved who made the social media post has been identified and located. Although there were firearms located inside the home that belonged to a relative, the investigation determined there is no threat to the school. The firearms have been removed from the home. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the reported threat in coordination with Loudoun County Public Schools.
         
Additional deputies will be at Dominion High School on Wednesday as a precaution.



https://sheriff.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=962

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

‘Fantastic’ to be back: Brewer returns to Dominion | LoudounTimes.com

‘Fantastic’ to be back: Brewer returns to Dominion | LoudounTimes.com


"Brewer was placed on leave last December, a move that coincided with an investigation into the behavior of former Dominion band director Brian Damron"

Monday, March 27, 2017

John Brewer vindicated by hearing officer

 "Several weeks ago, an independent hearing officer chosen by the Loudoun County School System heard two days of testimony from the Superintendent, school attorney, John and his attorney. The testimony centered on eight specific charges on why John should be terminated as principal. The hearing officer concluded that none of the specific eight charges – considered either individually or collectively – warranted termination. In summary, the hearing officer ruled 8-0 in favor of John as it pertains to termination. Nevertheless, the hearing officer did recommend some form of probation."

see full article here:  https://www.restonbible.org/blog

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Loudoun County superintendent treading familiar ground with Dominion High School case | LoudounTimes.com

"While assistant superintendent in 2006, [Eric] Williams signed off on a request from Hamberg to take the schools' marching band on a trip to Rome." 

"Hamberg was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual battery of a minor under 16, who was a freshman in his band."


Loudoun County superintendent treading familiar ground with Dominion High School case | LoudounTimes.com


Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Loudoun Board Reinstates Principal Brewer on Probationary Status

Technically, the board voted to terminate his position, and rehire him as principal effective April 17. He will be unpaid during that period. If he accepts the offer, Brewer will forfeit his continuing contract status and continue as principal on a probationary period, with contracts to be renewed annually, for three years.

see the full article here:  http://loudounnow.com/2017/03/20/school-board-reinstates-principal-brewer/

So what's the f-ing deal with this decision the allow John Brewer to come back on as Principal?  It seems that this firing and re-hiring was simply a politically correct way to pacify Superintendent Eric Williams, who wanted John fired, but at the same time, hire him back to satisfy his thousands of supporters.  Clearly there is no evidence of wrongdoing on the part John Brewer.  Everyone who knows John will attest to his character and sometimes in a large setting like Dominion High School it is possible to NOT know everything about every teacher and what they are doing.  So even if you disregard this, there is no solid evidence that Dr. Brewer did anything wrong.  OK, so he did write a letter of recommendation for a pervert.  When did it become a crime to offer a recommendation for someone who was a good instructor?  Maybe, just maybe, John truly didn't know that band director Brian Damron liked to talk sexual innuendo with students, which everyone can agree is unacceptable behavior.  But in all honesty, I feel the f-ing deal here is just this;  Dr. John Brewer is a Christian.  That's it, plain and simple.  John Brewer is open about it, talks about it, and our beloved Superintendent is an atheist with an agenda.  It's not a crime to say you are a Christian.  It's time for Superintendent Eric Williams to go.  It's time for tolerance.

In Support of Dr. John Brewer

This is the official comment from "Reston Bible Church"

...John and his family have also faithfully attended and served here at Reston Bible Church for many years. John has a long-term proven record of outstanding character as he has consistently lived in the grace of God as a husband, father, teacher and principal.

Read the full statement here:

https://www.restonbible.org/2017/01/06/support-dr-john-brewer/

Friday, February 24, 2017

Wife of Embattled Principal: ‘It Has All Been Worth It’

Rachel Brewer said, “No matter the outcome, hearing these stories about students’ lives changed, we can say it has all been worth it.”


http://loudounnow.com/2017/02/14/wife-of-embattled-principal-it-has-all-been-worth-it/

Wife of Dominion High School principal on leave adds voice to supporters calling for his return | LoudounTimes.com

Wife of Dominion High School principal on leave adds voice to supporters calling for his return | LoudounTimes.com

"... that each day is a new day, a new hope for the future, to make our lives and the world around us a better place,”

LCPS Breaks Silence on Future of Dominion Principal

http://www.loudountribune.com/lcps-breaks-silence-on-future-of-dominion-principal/

“Several weeks to multiple months may elapse between an employee taking leave in connection with an investigation and action by the School Board on a recommendation for dismissal,” LCPS Public Information Officer Wayde Byard said in a statement to Dominion parents. “The time this process requires is not solely dependent on the timing of actions by LCPS, but instead is also significantly affected by the timing of actions of others, including the involved employee and his/her attorney.”

Supporters of Dr. Brewer accuse Loudoun School Board of wasting time and money | LoudounTimes.com

Supporters of Dr. Brewer accuse Loudoun School Board of wasting time and money | LoudounTimes.com

Loudoun County Public Schools issues statement on beleaguered Dominion High School principal | LoudounTimes.com

Loudoun County Public Schools issues statement on beleaguered Dominion High School principal | LoudounTimes.com

According to Loudoun County School Board member Debbie Rose (Algonkian), LCPS Superintendent Eric Williams has recommended Brewer be terminated from his position. School system officials have largely remained quiet on the situation, providing few details or updates surrounding what appears to be an internal investigation.

Loudoun music supervisor who wrote recommendation for Damron elected president of state association | LoudounTimes.com

Loudoun music supervisor who wrote recommendation for Damron elected president of state association | LoudounTimes.com

I think this proves that Dr. Brewer never wrote a letter and this guy did it for him.  Brewer probably just signed his name on a piece of paper.  What do you think?

Driver in fatal Route 28 crash charged with involuntary manslaughter | LoudounTimes.com

Driver in fatal Route 28 crash charged with involuntary manslaughter | LoudounTimes.com

"The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash that took the life of a Leesburg woman early Tuesday morning has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. 

Andre M. Glenn, 26, of Sterling, was driving a Jeep Wrangler northbound on Route 28 around 2 a.m. on Feb. 21 when he struck a traffic divider just south of the Dulles Greenway. Two female passengers were both thrown from the vehicle while Glenn and a male passenger remained inside the Jeep. 

Gabrielle M. Perry, 22, lost her life at the scene."