|
|
Post by doctorwho on Feb 21, 2006 12:36:47 GMT -6
<Quote:Whose job it is to be on top of these things...?
IMO, it is us, the public, who need to be on top of things.
I absolutely agree with this.....and when March 21 comes, it is up to us to know why we are voting the way we are, and for those who don;t vote on March 21, don't come whining afterwards reagrdless of which way it goes. The turnout last time was pathetic.
|
|
|
|
Post by fence on Feb 21, 2006 12:54:22 GMT -6
Which "we" are 'we' speaking of: The Royal 'we', the Editorial 'we' or the patronizing 'we' ? Ideally a direct question to the teachers would be most accurate in my opinion. They are the ones who would have the most intimate knowledge of exactly what we're talking about. Employees can be hesitant to talk candidly sometimes though depending on the work atmosphere, so that's obviously something that also needs to be taken into account. A plan may be to start w/ the school roster and phone numbers and/or email addresses... but at the same time.. Isn't this something someone should be getting paid to do within the District anyways?...Whose job it is to be on top of these things...? I meant the collective community "we." If we are all hearing of issues like these, it would be good to understand what can be done to course correct. Is it more facilities, do we need to re-adjust certain existing facilities to meet the needs of our students, both, neither, etc. I would imagine that there is someone within the district, maybe a facilities planner or some building coordinator/administrator or curriculum planner that can provide a snapshot of how each school is equipped. They'd probably provide a cross-functional overview of what we have today and how resources are being used. If we go to teachers, it might be hard to get a high-level view, just like its hard with all of us throwing out what we notice on a class/school basis. Anyway, maybe we could ask the SB to direct us to the right point of contact? |
|
|
|
Post by Arch on Feb 21, 2006 13:44:47 GMT -6
Did the current one recently announce a retirement?
|
|
|
|
Post by JB on Feb 21, 2006 14:02:28 GMT -6
What I'm trying to say (and admittingly, it's probably not coming out right) is that if there exist material problems (or simple LACK OF) today, that problem will still exist even with a new HS because the referendum AS STATED does nothing for EXISTING facilities or EXISTING materials. Everyone talks of the 2009 referendum that will happen as well as the panacea for this. I'm saying "WHY WAIT 3 MORE YEARS" to solve a problem that people are claiming exists today. Should have stuck a much smaller budgetary increase on the ballot for this, or at least have one to put on Nov 06's ballot. One of the complaints last year was too much "additional" money in the referendum package. Remember the Tech Fund, and WVHS improvements? The SB is stated that's why the 3/21 referendum is only about the third HS. If there are shortcomings, we need to address those, probably with operating budget. We "found" enough money in the budget to get WV upgraded a bit, I'd think we should do the same for any other shortcoming identified, be they bunsen burners or sewing machines. Let's get that third HSfunded, then make sure we do this  |
|
|
|
Post by fence on Feb 21, 2006 14:15:23 GMT -6
Did the current one recently announce a retirement? What do you mean? |
|
|
|
Post by Arch on Feb 21, 2006 14:20:25 GMT -6
|
|
|
|
Post by fence on Feb 21, 2006 17:28:25 GMT -6
I wasn't sure who you were talking about. That guy leaves after this year so I guess he has an active email we could ping with our question! |
|
