May 3 Region Meeting
Thank you for taking time to "get on the balcony" on Tuesday in spite of all that is happening on the dance floor. I'm sorry I was not there, but I know you were in great hands with Jodi and Christine.
Hiring SeasonYou must call and check references before offering a candidate a position. It is foolish not to.
You must provide your colleagues accurate information about a candidate. It is a professional obligation to do so and is unethical if you do not.
Reflection and Thank you
Last night, the School Committee voted to approve Dr. Cassellius' recommendation to close the Mission Hill K-8 Pilot School. At the beginning of the year, Mission Hill experienced a great loss with four colleagues put on administrative leave; it has been under a microscope with a school review and a six months-long investigation, while also in transformation status. I, along with many others, have supported the school all year. There are no winners in this situation. It is a situation that is filled with emotion and pain for all members of the community. I broke down and cried with sadness for everyone involved after the school committee vote. There are no winners in this story.
I will need to spend more time at Mission Hill to provide support with healing and transitions while also continuing to ensure students have the best experience possible in these last two months. Jodi will continue to support Region 6 during this time. Again, I appreciate your patience and flexibility.
Food for Thought
Here is an article from Phi Delta Kappan named Making sense of reading's forever wars.
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