Comments on: CSD Administration Stands Behind Decision To Return Roaden to Principal Role

By: Another Rick

Another Rick — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:37:40 +0000

Every qualified school employee should have a chance at a tax-funded position. Bruce is great, but there are many excellent persons at our schools. The lack of opportunity is unfair and it really makes me wonder why.

By: Bulldog

Bulldog — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:29:28 +0000

A Director of Communications is in no way, shape or form a waste of money.

By: ginger

ginger — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:22:55 +0000

QueenB I’m also in the corporate world where “slotting” is sometimes used. However whenever positions aren’t posted the employees always perceive the position as being “given away” and un-fair. These usually are higher level positions and its seen as growth limiting to employees who are ready for a next step when there are few of those higher level posiitons to choose from. Usually there are politics involved that can’t be discussed so the employees are all left speculating and feeling that mangement isn’t fair. What this does is build dis-trust.
So yes, Dr. Edwards has a right to appoint and may have appointed the best candidate but CSD should think about the full impact of the process they use and whether the end result created more supsicion, distrust and discontent among the parent population and staff.

By: minivanmomma

minivanmomma — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:01:45 +0000

I can’t believe anyone spent time complaning about how Mr. Roaden got his job. He has a great reputation as principal! I am THRILLED my child is going to be at the 4/5 with him next year!

By: MrFixIt

MrFixIt — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:50:18 +0000

Yes, it is sometimes detention center like – not always… but sometimes. Yes, I have a middle schooler who moves on this year and have dealt with packs of them many times. I have spent a day at the middle school. I thought it was stifling in some ways (not all ways).

What I am saying is that bad eggs can be dealt with (perhaps) without having to punish the majority of kids who can handle a privilege or two. In fact, privileges can encourage good behavior. Maybe b/c of NCLB everyone is scared to deal with behavior problems on a more individual basis.

I think Roaden is a terrific principal… not dissing him at all. He did an amazing job turning around Renfroe. I just think things are a little too closed down over there and I hope that it doesn’t bleed over to Glenwood b/c a middle school approach would be very inappropriate with 9 and 10 year olds.