S/O Silver Creek letter announcing new AP who was placed on leave after ESS police incident

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t think the letter is the problem. It makes clear what is happening and that the principal doesn’t want it. The problem is central office is putting her in a role where she interacts with children again. She should stay in a role in central office where that won’t happen.

This is an effort to gut out CO?? Ha!

"We don't want to deal with her; YOU deal with her."
And someone apparently does like Dr. A.

Doesn't like Dr. A. Typo.

I feel bad for the principal. Central office is imposing this person on her, and yet she is the one who has to deal with the repercussions and must manage the AP. And from the letter, it does not sound like it is a temporary position, so Dr. A. is going to be stuck wtih her over the long term. I can't imagine the new AP is going to be getting offers elsewhere anytime soon.

Is it standard that central office appoints APs without consulting principals, or do principals normally hire their own APs?

I've seen APs inserted into schools where CO doesn't respect the principal, particularly in Title 1 schools where parents are less likely to object. A better process is also a committee interview from the local school community, made up of administrators, teachers, and a parent. The principal makes the final choice but is informed by community input.

Community meeting at Silver Creek? Nope must have missed that memo.

A meeting of administrators, teachers and school's PTA?

Maybe? Rising 6th grade parents weren't selected to give input?

They (nominally) seek community input for principal positions, not APs.

[Anonymous]

Ms. Pfeiffer taught my friend's DD when she was in elementary school. My friend says she was an excellent teacher and the kids loved and respected her.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t think the letter is the problem. It makes clear what is happening and that the principal doesn’t want it. The problem is central office is putting her in a role where she interacts with children again. She should stay in a role in central office where that won’t happen.

This is an effort to gut out CO?? Ha!

"We don't want to deal with her; YOU deal with her."
And someone apparently does like Dr. A.

Doesn't like Dr. A. Typo.

I feel bad for the principal. Central office is imposing this person on her, and yet she is the one who has to deal with the repercussions and must manage the AP. And from the letter, it does not sound like it is a temporary position, so Dr. A. is going to be stuck wtih her over the long term. I can't imagine the new AP is going to be getting offers elsewhere anytime soon.

Is it standard that central office appoints APs without consulting principals, or do principals normally hire their own APs?

I've seen APs inserted into schools where CO doesn't respect the principal, particularly in Title 1 schools where parents are less likely to object. A better process is also a committee interview from the local school community, made up of administrators, teachers, and a parent. The principal makes the final choice but is informed by community input.

SCMS is Title 1?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t think the letter is the problem. It makes clear what is happening and that the principal doesn’t want it. The problem is central office is putting her in a role where she interacts with children again. She should stay in a role in central office where that won’t happen.

This is an effort to gut out CO?? Ha!

"We don't want to deal with her; YOU deal with her."
And someone apparently does like Dr. A.

Doesn't like Dr. A. Typo.

I feel bad for the principal. Central office is imposing this person on her, and yet she is the one who has to deal with the repercussions and must manage the AP. And from the letter, it does not sound like it is a temporary position, so Dr. A. is going to be stuck wtih her over the long term. I can't imagine the new AP is going to be getting offers elsewhere anytime soon.

Is it standard that central office appoints APs without consulting principals, or do principals normally hire their own APs?

I've seen APs inserted into schools where CO doesn't respect the principal, particularly in Title 1 schools where parents are less likely to object. A better process is also a committee interview from the local school community, made up of administrators, teachers, and a parent. The principal makes the final choice but is informed by community input.

SCMS is Title 1?

No, it is not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Either AP is

friends with Principal or someone at CO
CO wanted this Principal to deal with new AP
CO had no other place to put this AP
School needed "diversity" - a non black person in Administration (assumimg outgoing AP was white)
New AP has worked with families of special needs before
Hired an AP who can deal with any incoming complaining-rising-6th grade-parent/s
Other reason
All of the above

Is AP from a military family?
Will she get along with at least two of the Counselors at this school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Either AP is

friends with Principal or someone at CO
CO wanted this Principal to deal with new AP
CO had no other place to put this AP
School needed "diversity" - a non black person in Administration (assumimg outgoing AP was white)
New AP has worked with families of special needs before
Hired an AP who can deal with any incoming complaining-rising-6th grade-parent/s
Other reason
All of the above

Is AP from a military family?
Will she get along with at least two of the Counselors at this school?

Will there be new counselors in 6th grade this year??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Either AP is

friends with Principal or someone at CO
CO wanted this Principal to deal with new AP
CO had no other place to put this AP
School needed "diversity" - a non black person in Administration (assumimg outgoing AP was white)
New AP has worked with families of special needs before
Hired an AP who can deal with any incoming complaining-rising-6th grade-parent/s
Other reason
All of the above

There must be some in this class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry, but are any of us really saying that we would be in a room with a 5 year old being treated like that and not try to do something? Huge judgement lapse from this AP. Terrifying. SCMS has major discipline issues to begin with - this is not a place for someone "starting fresh".

This exactly.

[Anonymous]

Did they start a petition?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did they start a petition?

I haven't seen one, but that is a great idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Either AP is

friends with Principal or someone at CO
CO wanted this Principal to deal with new AP
CO had no other place to put this AP
School needed "diversity" - a non black person in Administration (assumimg outgoing AP was white)
New AP has worked with families of special needs before
Hired an AP who can deal with any incoming complaining-rising-6th grade-parent/s
Other reason
All of the above

There must be some in this class.

what is that supposed to mean?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t think the letter is the problem. It makes clear what is happening and that the principal doesn’t want it. The problem is central office is putting her in a role where she interacts with children again. She should stay in a role in central office where that won’t happen.

This is an effort to gut out CO?? Ha!

"We don't want to deal with her; YOU deal with her."
And someone apparently does like Dr. A.

Doesn't like Dr. A. Typo.

I feel bad for the principal. Central office is imposing this person on her, and yet she is the one who has to deal with the repercussions and must manage the AP. And from the letter, it does not sound like it is a temporary position, so Dr. A. is going to be stuck wtih her over the long term. I can't imagine the new AP is going to be getting offers elsewhere anytime soon.

Is it standard that central office appoints APs without consulting principals, or do principals normally hire their own APs?

I've seen APs inserted into schools where CO doesn't respect the principal, particularly in Title 1 schools where parents are less likely to object. A better process is also a committee interview from the local school community, made up of administrators, teachers, and a parent. The principal makes the final choice but is informed by community input.

Community meeting at Silver Creek? Nope must have missed that memo.

It's a job interview, not a community meeting.

[Anonymous]

We had such a good experience at SCMS. My youngest is now at BCC so I have no dog in this fight, but based on what I saw from Dr. A and the departing AP, I'd trust their judgment.

[Anonymous]

SCMS parent here. Older child now in HS. Started at SCMS when Dr. Awkard was interim. Dr. Awkard is a great principal. I appreciate her transparency and have full confidence in her judgement. I also believe that people can reflect and learn and grow from past experiences. By every indication, this AP has been well-liked and respected aside from this horrifying incident. I plan to attend one of the community meetings. I’m going in with an open mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SCMS parent here. Older child now in HS. Started at SCMS when Dr. Awkard was interim. Dr. Awkard is a great principal. I appreciate her transparency and have full confidence in her judgement. I also believe that people can reflect and learn and grow from past experiences. By every indication, this AP has been well-liked and respected aside from this horrifying incident. I plan to attend one of the community meetings. I’m going in with an open mind.

As great as a principal may be, decision and judgement may not be hers to make. You might find out more if you attend the upcoming meetings.