At the April 14 Yorktown ISD School Board meeting, senior Sydnie Krueger spoke during public comments, criticizing the accuracy and availability of information from the school counselor.
Her comments were reported as part of a story on the meeting.
School counselor Dina Menn was not contacted for a response in the article and she questioned why that was in a written statement.
Menn pointed out that “there are always two sides to every story. It’s im- portant to remember that anyone can attend a board meeting and make public comments, even if those statements are untrue or defamatory.”
She continues, “As a professional, I am committed to maintaining confidentiality and will not discuss Sydnie’s academic record, course selections, or details from meetings with her and her parents. Information regarding course offerings –including Honors, AP, OnRamps, Victoria College Dual Credit classes– and the GPA point system has always been provided to students and parents. Additionally, any schedule changes require the completion of a schedule change form signed by a parent.”
“I consistently encourage students and their families to visit colleges and meet with academic advisors to review degree plans,” Menn wrote. ”This helps ensure that any dual credit courses taken in high school align with their post-secondary goals. Given the variety of colleges, degree plans, and career pathways available, I strongly advocate for students to have ongoing discussions with both their parents and college advisors to make informed decisions about life after high school.”
