I know, I know I am behind again! Super busy, I am the accounting dept., the end of the year is approaching
, we manufacture and that means the
I word, yes, ladies the very ugly, never done right, I always have to re-instruct the purchasing & control depts.
I word.
I=Inventory!!!
Inventory is always so much fun!
He ran for the position right? Was there a published salary?
In our state, we have both elected and appointed superintendents (depends on the county - we have an elected one). While there are some guidelines from the state, school boards do have some discretion when determining salaries. I am beyond astonished that he would think he could walk in and make what somebody with 30 years experience had (almost 20 of it as Supt.).
He has never taught a day in this state (has been a principal in Memphis City Schools).
Hummmm, sounds fishy to me......have you Googled him or has anyone checked his "references"?
Yes, DH printed off the info concerning the school that this man is principal of. More than 1/3 of the students were considered basic (lowest level) in Math. Keep in mind that almost none of the students at DH's school were basic (in fact, I'm not sure any were at all - I know that none were in his grade).
If the former supt. had not done quite a few things that were morally and ethically questionable (talk about middle age crazy
), he would have never been defeated. Unfortunately, the man who SHOULD be Supt. wouldn't run against the current one, because the Supt. hired him initially, and he felt like he owed him. This guy is wonderful. He brings all races of the community together (black, white, hispanic, asian) and works for the good of the children.
Oh dear, what an idiot - time for the "non-vocals" to rally the troops and prove this idiot wrong.
It's very sad, but we're going to have to make sure that the school board meetings have lots of people there other than his supporters, because they were there to intimidate the board - no doubt about it. I'm afraid it will work. These people have to walk to their cars and go home.
I am so sorry, this situation seems really bad. However, experience has taught me that while people like this "shine" in the short term, it doesn't take them long to fall out of favor. One can only fix non-existent problems for so long.
Is this idiot a local or did he kinda come out of nowhere?
He is technically a local. He grew up in our county and graduated from school here. His mother taught here for many years and retired last year (not a particularly good teacher). He's only worked in the Memphis school district. When you deal with him, he presents himself as an educated, professional, goal-oriented young man - very impressive. What I saw Monday night was someone who was very devisive and attemping to use intimidation by packing the room (probably 150 seats).
I think you're right as far as long term. I'm positive that he'll have one 4 year term and that's it (but it could be a long 4 years).
What will you and DH do if you both quit, are there other districts in your area?
We can teach in adjoining counties. When I was in the classroom, my standardized test scores were always very high, and I was very good with discipline (particularly the students who gave everybody else trouble). DH's
4th grade scores this year were actually higher than the 5th grades. His principal has asked me to teach math for her, but who knows what this guy's policy will be on transferring to another position (we don't have tenure in this state).
If I move to the elementary school, we're going to give it a year and then go elsewhere if it doesn't work out (teaching school, you're pretty much tied into a year). DH is Nat'l Board certified, has high scores, and is a male elem. teacher. He would almost be hired on sight!
Maybe they'll take me to get him!
I've been in meetings (along with other Central Office staff) all day yesterday and then this morning with the efficiency team. It went fine, but I'm tired and somewhat amused. Why do all of this and then get rid of most everybody?
I know things will work out. It's just pretty frustrating here before Christmas. I may take off part of next week. I've got lots of sick days coming.
How much snow did you get?
We still have ours from last week,
We only got about 6 inches, I think.
Sandy, you and Melissa enjoy the snow for me!
I understand - I am swamped with stuff that needs to get done before my vacation starts next Thursday. There just aren't enough hours in the day to get it all done!! 
)the district has been a little more careful about the use of snowdays. We will now get a 1 to 3 hour delay, depending on the severity of the storm. The state says the kids have to go to school 180 days, it doesn't say how long those days need to be
