The following letter was e-mailed to state officials shortly after DCF Plantation posted a story ( 12-9-13 ) about possible irregularities in attendance sheets at Connecticut Juvenile Training School by a Unit Leader in administration.
Connecticut Juvenile Training School
To Mr. Rosenbeck:
As the CT Truth Force we would like to bring some issues
regarding Connecticut Juvenile Training School (CJTS) to your attention. As
mentioned in previous communications, we are concerned with racial inequities
at the Department of Children and Families (DCF), particularly for employees of
CJTS. We have seen evidence of a recurring practice of discrimination against
employees of color, particularly Black male employees. We have been closely
following the case of Minister Cornell Lewis who was unjustly dismissed from
his job at CJTS as a result of his activism on behalf of himself and fellow
employees.
Now, another matter has come to our attention. Through the
Freedom of Information Act, the attendance records of a Ms. Jane Markovitz were
obtained by the blog “DCF Plantation.” We believe these records bring up some
questions regarding the management of CJTS. After examining the attendance
information, we believe that Ms. Markovitz was allowed leniency in her use of
time off, leniency that has not been afforded to other employees. We would like
to know if indeed Ms. Markovitz received special allowances, and if so, why? If
you deny that she was allowed extra time off, could you please explain the
inconsistencies in the record?
With the economy of this state being as fragile as it is
right now, we believe that these records should be carefully audited with a
discerning eye for any inconsistencies. If the management of CJTS wishes to
prove that their work policies are equitable, we do need an explanation for the
seemingly liberal use of time off by Ms. Markovitz. Thank you.
Signed,
Joanna Iovino
CT Truth Force
CC: Joette Katz, DCF
Commissioner
Kevin Lembo,
Connecticut State Comptroller
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