Mrs. Goodsell is as she appears. She caring about the students, staff and the school. Ask any principal that takes over for another and there is much work to be done. What things are you referring to that were already in place to happen? Are you on staff at BA or getting your info second hand? Maybe you should come see for yourself. At the end of her first semester, gangs were gone. Is that something Ramos was going to get rid of? If so it would of already taken place. Uniforms implemented, making a HUGE difference in atmosphere. Cafeteria and bathrooms remodeled with the student's input, outdoor area off the library unused for 50 years, turned into a patio for students. As far as Goodsell moving up, she had a chance to be the Area Superintendent for the East Learning Community and she turned it down because she wanted to continue things she had already put into motion. Therefore they moved Castro back to this area. Personally I think she could do a better job than he, but I'm so glad she's still at BA. Of all the schools my kids have attended, the staff overall is hands down the best I have had the pleasure of supporting. From Custodial staff, Administrators, Office Staff,Teachers, Counselors, there's one thing they all have in common...A smile on their face. In my book, that's Hugh. Did Ramos have that effect? From what little I hear, I don't think so. As for teachers who left last year, maybe they needed to go. When you can't get away with not doing your job because there's accountability, then maybe it's time to go.

[Ed Note: My impression, based on first-hand experience, is that things are looking up at B.A. for the first time in a long time.]