Superintendent of Schools - political race

The middle school at that time was the "worst." I had to send my child to a private school so she could get a good education.

Could you clarify what middle school you are talking about here? thx.

oh nooooooooooooo

I am a bit confused on this top 5 performing statement. I have really been trying to nail this down since reading it and the only thing I can find is that we are 5th in percentage of schools earning an A grade in the last period. School grades have more to do with how you move the bottom 25% up more than anything else. The schools north of the Bay are still failing to meet AYP, and I believe even the FCAT scores at WHS showed that 40% of the 10th graders are not reading at grade level. I believe this has a lot to do with failing to challenge the mid-top students.

oh my god....Did it finally happen? I think I have blown a fuse........robert and I actually see the same thing!
In all these years I never............lol. Robert if only you knew, youd laugh too.
You may have earned my family support.
I can give an rats butt if she is respected and liked by her peers and subordinates. Lets get something going for these kids. If not, then we have all failed them.
FCAT reflects something is failing. Do we have to wait for the fcat again to be aware of this? If Anderson is to be relected, are we destined for the same? Or will she be prompted to try something new and innovative to prepare these kids for a future?
Anderson.......you have a choice to make for these kids......
Prepare them to make history, or witness it. As the scholastic leader its your responsibility too.

yikes

Seeker, I thought you disliked her, I really think you hate her no matter what she has done. There are 1100 people that work for the school district. Could you keep that many people in check all the time? Maybe you could. I know I would not be able too. I share your views on FCAT, but as a former poster said earlier call your governor. Tallahassee sets these rules not Mrs. Anderson.

I just disagree with her and her methods in certain issues. I dont dislike her nor do I hate anyone at all. Hate is a destroyer. Over all she is responsible for all her people good and bad.

oh my god....Did it finally happen? I think I have blown a fuse........robert and I actually see the same thing!
In all these years I never............lol. Robert if only you knew, youd laugh too.
You may have earned my family support.
I can give an rats butt if she is respected and liked by her peers and subordinates. Lets get something going for these kids. If not, then we have all failed them.
FCAT reflects something is failing. Do we have to wait for the fcat again to be aware of this? If Anderson is to be relected, are we destined for the same? Or will she be prompted to try something new and innovative to prepare these kids for a future?
Anderson.......you have a choice to make for these kids......
Prepare them to make history, or witness it. As the scholastic leader its your responsibility too.

FCAT is a dam* test that Florida public school kids have to take- in fact, most states have this type of test system. Anderson didn't invent it, but like it or not, she and any superintendent does have to make sure her county is prepared for the test. I agree that our top 25% needs to be challenged- and maybe some more parents can step up with suggestions and support. It is the same old story- lots of griping, not a lot of helping.

FCAT is a dam* test that Florida public school kids have to take- in fact, most states have this type of test system. Anderson didn't invent it, but like it or not, she and any superintendent does have to make sure her county is prepared for the test. I agree that our top 25% needs to be challenged- and maybe some more parents can step up with suggestions and support. It is the same old story- lots of griping, not a lot of helping.

I agree with your statements Jenny. And I was not being critical of Mrs. Anderson. My comments were directed at the statement that I thought said we were 5th in the State academically. I just wanted to clarify exactly what that ranking was.

If we are going to continue on school performance I think we need to start another thread. I would love to discuss solutions that people think may work, not really a whole lot accomplished in dwelling on the past, we need to look to the opportunities of the future.

I agree with your statements Jenny. And I was not being critical of Mrs. Anderson. My comments were directed at the statement that I thought said we were 5th in the State academically. I just wanted to clarify exactly what that ranking was.

If we are going to continue on school performance I think we need to start another thread. I would love to discuss solutions that people think may work, not really a whole lot accomplished in dwelling on the past, we need to look to the opportunities of the future.

The FCAT comments always make me squirm and gnash my teeth because sometimes people act like it is something the local school systems inflict on the kids and that superintendents, principals, and teachers can actually control. We have FCAT. It is not going away. We all hate it - administrators, teachers, and parents- but I do believe there has to be some measure of academic performance, just like employers measure job performance when our kids grow up. It's not perfect, improvements can be made- we know that.

I think there has been great strides made in bringing up the "bottom" 25%, and now we do have to work on the "top" 25%. But let's hold this FCAT convo until after the election. Do I get my own special chair at school board meetings?😀

The FCAT comments always make me squirm and gnash my teeth because sometimes people act like it is something the local school systems inflict on the kids and that superintendents, principals, and teachers can actually control. We have FCAT. It is not going away. We all hate it - administrators, teachers, and parents- but I do believe there has to be some measure of academic performance, just like employers measure job performance when our kids grow up. It's not perfect, improvements can be made- we know that.

I think there has been great strides made in bringing up the "bottom" 25%, and now we do have to work on the "top" 25%. But let's hold this FCAT convo until after the election. Do I get my own special chair at school board meetings?😀

Well I can say that if elected, I will work hard to cut down on your driving time for at least half of the meetings. Of course it will kick mine up, but what the heck. Born to serve.

What about the FHS principal? What an incredible job he did, only to get demoted and his salary cut. Same thing happened to Paxton's principal last year. See Walton Sun July 26.

What about the FHS principal? What an incredible job he did, only to get demoted and his salary cut. Same thing happened to Paxton's principal last year. See Walton Sun July 26.

Personnel are the Superintendent's decision.

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School Principals serve at the pleasure of the Superintendent (as do all administators). The Board can only reject a Superintendent's recommendation for a principal's job under extemely limited circumstances. School Boards have tried to widen their authority in this area, see Bay County and Bay High School, but the courts have continually limited the authority of the board. Once recommended the Board can only reject a nominee if the nominee does not have the necessary qualifications for the position, the position is not funded, or the position was not created by the Board. And, the Board can reject a nominee if the person has committed one of the seven deadly sins involving moral turpitude. A real quirk in the system is that the administrators only serve under a one year contract. If the Superintendent chooses to not recommend an administrator back at the end of that year, then they have no job. If they go back to the classroom, they lose any tenure they might have. This lack of job security is part of the reason why so few people apply for these jobs. I have floated the idea of a two or three year contract, but, have not had any positive response. M

Thanks for the info. I also heard a reading coach was demoted even though her schools received As. I guess I am having a hard time understanding what others are saying about employees not having to fear for their jobs.

Aren't the teachers unionized? :idontno:

If so, I find it hard to believe people who are supposedly doing a great job are being demoted and getting pay cuts without any repurcussions.

you humor me with this statement pffft