There is no doubt that the job duties of a superintendent of schools must be vast. From the outside looking in we can clearly see a lot of time being spent on power plays backed up by polarizing posturing. From what we are finding out, we apparently elected a board of education that wanted a person with just the management style our current superintendent possesses.
The majority of the BOE has gone on record in support of such a management style and we just need to understand that what we may see as chaos and pain is all part of the "Strategic Plan." We don't have to like it, we don't have to love it, but we are being asked to "respect" the Machiavellian approach to turn around in education... after all, the ends justify the means.
What exactly does the BOE support?The majority of the BOE has gone on record in support of such a management style and we just need to understand that what we may see as chaos and pain is all part of the "Strategic Plan." We don't have to like it, we don't have to love it, but we are being asked to "respect" the Machiavellian approach to turn around in education... after all, the ends justify the means.
"We're ready to make difficult and unpopular decisions because a good future demands it." Board President, Reverend. Linda Butler
Constant turnover among employees at the school district; never ending bus driver issues; the potential cutting of the people who serve as aides, nurses, occupational, therapists, and school librarians (last year, 82 support staff were pink slipped); the yearly principal shuffles at high risk schools; employees being treated unprofessionally due to the emotional nature in which actions are brought to the board; late arrival of books; and oh yes, the annual practice of pink slipping teachers.
In the midst of spending time to manage constant turmoil/turnover (all in the name of “Accountability”), we are supposed to trust that there is still time left in the day to insure that children throughout the District are receiving a good education and that this chaos does not hinder that.
District 150 Board To Vote On Teacher Layoffs
Layoff notices will be going out next week for some Peoria District 150 employees.
District 150's school board will vote on Monday to pink slip first, second, and third-year teachers, as well as part-time teachers.
Pink slips for less tenured teachers happen every year, but most teachers are eventually brought back to teach again in the fall.
There is one change for this year. Some schools in District 150 will give out pink slips based on performance, not tenure.
If teachers are pink slipped in District 150 Public Schools this year, all will be handed out without regard for seniority. It's part of a new state law that's designed to give teachers chances to improve before being let go. Teachers faced a series of formal and informal observations by administrators throughout the school year.
If teachers are pink slipped in District 150 Public Schools this year, all will be handed out without regard for seniority. It's part of a new state law that's designed to give teachers chances to improve before being let go. Teachers faced a series of formal and informal observations by administrators throughout the school year.
The district created a new evaluation tool to gauge teacher performance. This year, it will only be used at District 150 high schools and Sterling Middle School. All other schools will use an older evaluation model until next year.Source