Comments on: Surprise! DeKalb Schools Have a Communication Problem

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:00:12 +0000

That’s unnerving, Daren. From the reports here of all your good work, I assumed you were smarter than that… ;^)

By: DarenW

DarenW — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:49:55 +0000

I know nothing about the school system, but I think “what Scott said” is dead on in almost all circumstances.

By: smalltowngal

smalltowngal — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:44 +0000

what Scott said.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:42:10 +0000

“The system tends to treat intelligent, hard-working parents as a nuisance.”

This may be true, or seem true at times, but it’s equally fair to say that sometimes intelligent, hard-working parents treat CSD and its board like an unfortunate impediment to their own personal agendas.

Sometimes parents have great ideas and great insights, and they deserve a voice. No argument there. Juice up the SLTs and foster channels where vetted ideas can rise up and earn a place at the table.

But I also realize parents speak for their own situation, not mine. The board was elected. At least I know they’ll be accountable for their agenda come election time. That’s gotta count for something.

I have no delusions of perfection but I really think CSD takes more than their share of cheap shots. Sorry for the threadjack. Please resume putting the smackdown on Dekalb Schools, where it belongs!

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:24:45 +0000

While it’s not as bad in City Schools of Decatur, I think CSD also has a communication problem. The system tends to treat intelligent, hard-working parents as a nuisance.

Crawford Lewis is very good at communication. The board gave him that raise because he’s getting better offers to leave and go to another school system. But a good administrator would have realized what a blow that was to the rank and file.

Dr. Edwards has passed up some of her bonuses recently, I believe.