Comments on: Renfroe Principal Tapped as New CSD Community Relations & SLT Director

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:07:54 +0000

Mr. Roaden has goals and aspirations to move up in the world, so he is. Had CSD not promoted him, we may have lost him. If he can’t do both jobs, another person will be hired to properly lead Renfroe. Bruce has worked too hard to see his school falter yet again. I would not worry. Many CSD staff do not live in Decatur, because they personal time out on the town might be spent running into children or parents, and then the two would intermesh too much for most anyone. For some of you, I really think you should talk to parents in other public school systems. Decatur does a FANTASTIC job, sure it has flaws, but overall WAY better than many of my friends who have kids in other systems.

By: Nelliebelle1197

Nelliebelle1197 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:56:45 +0000

I handle community relations in Atlanta; so I need to move? I don’t want to move. I like my house.

By: Admiral Kirk

Admiral Kirk — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:36:12 +0000

If that is your stance on employment then maybe the teachers, principals, and all school workers should have to live in the community also. That way everyone could have your community ideal and “assets”.

By: Karass

Karass — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:04:00 +0000

Or flood plains.
Or Scott Blvd.
Or uncontrolled children and pets.
Or playgrounds and volleyball pits.
Or church playgrounds.
Geesh, no good whine or bubbling fury opportunities. A dull night in Decatur.

By: "Naaman" Gibbets

"Naaman" Gibbets — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:38:02 +0000

But this thread is about Renfroe’s principal–no one said anything about 5th Ave. or lot size or the other side of the tracks or Westchester or…

By: nola

nola — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:09:56 +0000

Hhmmmm. Whiny? ( Not sure of spelling.) Gee, I’ve been called so many things. Pain in the ass, sure. Opinionated, you bet. Let’s see, just the other night, a bulldog of sorts..”.why don’t you just let it go.” Stubborn, do I really need to reply to this one? Whiny? Not so much. Whiny, to me, implies not willing to do the work and expecting things to change based on your whims.

My hope, is for the best 8.6 plus interest million dollar end product possible for the Fifth Avenue site and surrounding community. That’s why I whine. We’re not there yet. If our whining is effective and all of Decatur ends up with the most efficient plan possible for Fifth Avenue which maximizes the space for our children’s use, it will all be CSD’s glory and that’s the way it should be.

Okay, I promise to never whine about being called a whiner again.

By: "Naaman" Gibbets

"Naaman" Gibbets — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:17:33 +0000

Even if they ARE pesky whiners!

By: Renfroe parent

Renfroe parent — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:35:39 +0000

Yes, How DARE these parents actually think for themselves and have opinions. They’re supposed to be at home, reading to their kids or baking muffins for the cupcake sale. They’re not supposed to actually expect the system to communicate with them.

Come on. Intelligent, involved parents are the main reason this school system is so good and is able to attract excellent teachers. A skilled PR person would be able to counsel CSD staffers in how to effectively communicate with these parents. Point number one: don’t act as though they’re pesky whiners.