Your description of Joe is so sad. I guess his true colors haven't faded much, if at all, over the years. It's amazing to me that his rants and abusive behavior continue; actually, I'm more amazed that the powers-that-be at the school (including the board) tolerate his dysfunctional and truly embarrassing behavior. Don't all of them realize how he damages Hyde's already sullied reputation? No wonder Hyde has so many people talking about how bad the school is.
What do you know about parents who are taking Hyde to court? I'm aware of the recent lawsuit, filed in Connecticut and posted on the Internet. I gather this lawsuit was recently settled, which probably means the family has to keep their collective mouths shut (gag order that's probably part of the settlement). What other legal cases against Hyde are out there?
I recently heard about a family who was trying to decide which program to send their son to. Hyde was one of the ones they were considering, but they have decided against it after talking to a couple of parents on this board.
As far as the board keeping Gauld, don't you realize he has put many of his rich followers on the board? Many corporations do this same thing to ensure the CEO can still control everything.
I thought it was the other way around. A rich guy took over the board and put Joe back in. Joe is the tail in this case, the guy that stacked the BoG is the Dog, a Black Dog.
Don't know if it is true, but I heard the family refused any part of a gag order.
Nahhh, if you look at the names of the board you will see all Joe's good buddies or followers. All of course have money which is why he put them on the board. $$$$$[/quote]
I'm very impressed with the major impact that this web site and others have had on families considering Hyde. I'm aware of at least a dozen families that were considering Hyde until they begin to hear about and read some of the major concerns expressed by parents of current or former students. Of course there should be healthy debate between supporters and critics. Clearly, the level of criticism voiced in the public forum is having a significant impact. This is an important way to hold Hyde accountable (just like Hyde preaches accountability to students and parents).[/quote]
I'll take my sons morals and values anyday over what they tried to teach him at Hyde. Thanks that I got him out of there he matured on his own and is an outstanding human being without the influence of the slime that works at that school. There are a few wonderful staff members, but they leave pretty fast when they find out the truth about Hyde. The ones who last for years are the true "loosers." Can't exist in normal society so stays in their little Hyde Bubble!!
If I sound bitter or angry it is because I am. Not at Hyde, but at myself for not recognizing the poison on those campuses. I spent much more money on that place then I should have. I only have myself to blame for not seeing things more clearly. I take responsibility for this but am very happy someone has started this board so I can vent.
