tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post7443226146661055984..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: math night coming right upCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-45507396876712402182007-01-11T10:39:00.000-08:002007-01-11T10:39:00.000-08:00I've heard our board speak of an Open Meetings law...I've heard our board speak of an Open Meetings law or something like that where they have to share everything with the group and town at the same time. No private conversations. That includes with teachers who might have a problem with their bosses. <br /><br />I think school boards get dependent on superintendents because they tend to be regular citizens or parents and it's the superintendent who tells them how to do everything and when the next big vote to raise taxes is coming up. They are supposed to be independent, however.<br /><br />Every potential board member should be asked who they answer to first. The answer should always be the taxpayers and citizens of the town.SusanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564587148325942724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-88151635050679917992007-01-11T05:13:00.000-08:002007-01-11T05:13:00.000-08:00I doubt there's a formal process.
The Board appe...I doubt there's a formal process. <br /><br />The Board appears to forward everything we send on to the superintendent, which means that we can't have a private conversation with our elected representatives.<br /><br />That's another problem.<br /><br />The Board <I>does</I> appear to read emails.<br /><br />My sense is that nothing will happen until we have a new superintendent. Even then it will be difficult. <br /><br />I'm tentatively arriving at the conclusion that one should avoid wealthy schools <I>unless the school has a reputation for high academic achievement backed by actual evidence of high academic achievement</I>.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-8066103233884537882007-01-10T19:24:00.000-08:002007-01-10T19:24:00.000-08:00Great email to the board. Do you know what happens...Great email to the board. Do you know what happens to letters that get sent to the board? Is there a formal process?SteveHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956560674752399562noreply@blogger.com