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SIGN THE PETITION FOR DAVID BOLTE’S RESIGNATION!

CHANGE.ORG LINK BELOW:

https://chng.it/vXBhwVvQhz

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DISCLAIMER – I CREATED THIS SITE AS A RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES OF TLS. ALL INFORMATION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED OUR OPINION, BASED ON OUR EXPERIENCE. WE HAVE NOT BEEN PLEASED WITH THE LACK OF TRANSPARENCY FROM CURRENT SCHOOL ADMIN AND LEADERSHIP. THERE SEEMS TO BE A GREAT EFFORT TO KEEP INFORMATION FROM PARENTS AND DISCOURAGE FAMILIES FROM SHARING AND TALKING ABOUT THE CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP THAT TOOK PLACE ON JUNE 30, 2025. 

ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW IS NOT SECRET OR NEW TO THE CURRENT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. REQUESTS HAVE BEEN SENT AND LEFT UNANSWERED AND THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCOUNTABILITY. 

THERE IS ALSO AN OPEN LETTER TO DAVID BOLTE, AMANDA BEAVER AND THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT – LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EVENTS THAT RESULTED IN THE DISMISSAL OF PRIOR ADMINISTRATION AND THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION. 

DUE TO THE LETTER SENT FROM AMANDA BEAVER ON AUGUST 12, 2025, I HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CREATE THIS IN ANONYMITY DUE TO THE FEAR OF RETALIATION AGAINST MY FAMILY AND CHILD(REN) ATTENDING TLS. IT HAS BEEN MADE CLEAR THAT RAISING CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS FOR THE CURRENT ADMIN WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND IF WE DON’T LIKE IT, WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO WITHDRAW. THE LETTER IS BELOW. 

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JUNE 30, 2025

WHERE IT ALL STARTED. BELOW IS THE LETTER SENT TO FAMILIES FROM DAVE BOLTE. DESPITE WHAT THE LETTER SAYS, AN EMAIL SENT DIRECTLY TO DAVE REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AND NO REPLY WAS RECEIVED. 

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August 12, 2025

So many events have precipitated this and I feel like this is the best way to disseminate information to those of us parents who have concerns not only about what transpired, but also question if TLS is still the Lutheran school we knew, loved, and wanted for our family. We’re less than a full week into the school year and the answer to that very question is emphatically no for us. But we’re stuck for now. I find myself asking how we’re going to survive this year and shield our chil(ren) from this chaos and complete destruciton of the Christian environment we had. 

When our family received this letter at the end of June , we wondered what happened. We weren’t alone as text messages and phone calls from other TLS families followed. As someone from corporate America, it’s obvious Mrs. Rohloff and Mrs. Chapman did not leave on their own accord. This saddened our family for several reasons. As with most of the staff at Trinity, we had a fantastic relationship with Mrs. Rohloff. She showed compassion for our children and was easily approachable. Greeted us every morning with a smile and hug. It’s obvious she loved Trinity and all of the familes and kids. The few times we had questions or issues, she was available to listen to us and discuss a solution. We didn’t have much interaction with Mrs. Chapman besides when we originally toured the school and went through the enrollment process. But the few times we did and during drop-off, she was always kind and a pleasure to deal with. I’ve since found out Mrs. Chapman has been there for 17 years. How in the world do you throw someone out after 17 years? Especially from a Christian Church & School? 

It was obvious enrollement was up. Families were happy. Kids were happy. Staff was happy. So what went wrong? 

We’ve been at Trinity for more than a few years (keeping it vague so to try and remain anonymous). Last year, we experienced the greatest growth at Trinity, even in the face of the tragedy that impacted the Rohloff family last summer. Our experience was witnessing tremendous faith displayed by a mother who had just lost her oldest child. It impacted the entire campus. It felt like the entirety of TLS grew closer and strengthened their faith in God. I know our family did. To witness Mrs. Rohloff show up every day for the kids and families at Trinity, to put her faith on display and to lead TLS was nothing short of amazing, especialy in the face of grief and loss. We felt the kids and families of TLS rally around her and each other. Exactly what we should do as Christians. 

To our family, last year was the best year we had at Trinity. It felt more like home than ever before. Teachers were great! Academics were great! Faith was flowing! God was alive on that campus. 

Then, it was all stripped away. 

The admin we love was removed. 

The school we love was dismantled. 

Decisions were made by a “leader” and a board that spent no time on campus and doesn’t know any of the children or families. 

Make it make sense. 

And all of this 2 weeks shy of the 1 year anniversary from the most tragic event a mother could ever experience?!? 

What the heck happened? 

I can speak for our family and other families we’ve spoken share the same sentiment: No one was unhappy with the prior administration. So why the drastic change? 

Here are all of the questions our family has? 

1. Why were they let go without talking to the families who pay to attend the school? 
2. Who made the decision? Was it David Bolte alone? 
3. Why won’t anyone, including David Bolte reply to any emails? His letter said to reach out with questions and when we have, no response was provided? Same goes for Amanda Beaver. Her lack of leadership makes me question this entire situation.  
4. How did someone on the board who made the decision to remove Mrs. Rohloff and Mrs. Chapman end up as Dean of Students (Mr. Gross)? Remove someone and then receive a job? We find it reprehensible and extremely questionable. How was this not planned and malicious?
5. David Bolte has never been involved in the school. He knows no one on campus. Why does he have any say in the school administration? We’ve attended for years, including church semi-regularly. I’d bet my life he doesn’t know my first or last name, or that of my child(ren). 
6. Why weren’t families communicated with about all of the changes in administration and staff, including teachers? Was it to prevent us from leaving or making an informed decision with the facts? 
7. Why did we have to purchase school supplies this year? Why the short notice?
   They were always included the last few years. 
8. Why is the Dean of Students also the Athletic Director? 
9. Why weren’t we told that Mr. Kaehne left the school? Why did he leave? Was it due to the administration choice?
10. Why weren’t families told about new teachers and their classroom assignments until BTS (Back To School) night? Did we miss the emails? Or was this another blatant attempt to keep families uninformed by current admin? 
11. Why aren’t any teachers listed as accredited teachers on the AZ state website? Are they accredited? Please provide proof.
12. What happened to the art class / art teacher (Hogan)? She was gone most of last year and parents weren’t informed.
13. What about NJHS? Both teachers who were in charge aren’t there anymore.
14. Why were changes made to the student handbook just a week before the start of school? Again no communication and transparency from current administration? 
15. School safety – Why is there a big section of fence missing?
16. Who are the members of the school board? Why aren’t they parents who actually attend and have a financial and academic interest  in the school? Why is there no transparency?
17. Why is there such a focus on dress code? There are much larger issues to address. We don’t need to measure skirts every day or get weekly classroom visits. Communicate with parents not the kids. COMMUNICATE! Seems to be a common issue.
18. Chapel – What happened to the modern chapel format that engaged the kids? My child(ren) says chapel is boring. It used to be their favorite time. 
19. Teachers seem unhappy and unwilling to answer questions about the state of the school and current concerns? Just direct us to admin. Why? It wasn’t like this in the past. Teachers were open and communicative.
20. Why can’t parents ask questions of current administration? There was supposed to be a meeting and admin cancelled it. Why?
21. Will honors students receive course credit if the teachers aren’t accredited / certified? See question above about teaching credential concerns.
22. If TLS can’t afford things as we’ve been told, how can it afford a dean of students?  Seems a bit ridiculous a school the size of TLS needs a dean. We never had one before. Or was just a promise / condition for voting to remove prior admin? 
23. Why can’t parents discuss issues and communicate in the parking lot amongst themselves? Preventing communication doesn’t foster a healthy, Christian environment. 
    Should we just take this off campus. What don’t they want us to tell each other?
24. How much of the church expenses are covered by the school? Can we see the school and church budget? I have concerns about the integrity of the financial scope of both the church and school. Where does our tuition money go? 
25. How can I get on the board? I need an admin job.
26. Does it violate any Lutheran church rules to have a husband and wife on the church payroll?
27. How do we contact the school district about our concerns, both religious and academic? Who is in charge? Do they have to approve admin changes? Why or why not?
28. How do we remove a pastor? Do we need a certain amount of parent votes / support? 
    What if he’s found to be dishonest?
29. How do we voice concerns about the safety of our children and quality of their education without fear of retribution now? We can’t speak up at all or we’ll be asked to leave or forced out like the prior administration? 

Want to show your support or have questions? Email us: tlsfamilyaz@gmail.com

ROMANS 16: 17-18

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

PROVERBS 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.