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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She comes of as standoffish because she does not have the answers or solutions to the tough issues in the school.  She is evasive because I don't think she is comfortable in her role and doesn't trust parents.  She's got too many entities to answer to -- still unclear where the power lies. With the Board? The Center?  Who makes the final call on the school and who's interest will be served first? The Center's or the School's? I am starting to see the flaws in this model.  Nevermind that classroom teachers have enough to do to meet the learning needs of the kids in the class![/quote]

I don't comment much but I really feel I need to balance out some of these comments about the principal.

I have never had the impression of the principal as standoffish or evasive. I have never encountered the problems with "where the power lies" with respect to the school. I agree the administration is very careful in how they communicate at times, and perhaps this is interpreted as evasive. If you have been to the meetings, you would know that communication around sensitive issues is something they know they need to work on and plan to do so. I think their openness in this respect is right-on.

Also, the principal is probably one of the warmest people I've met. Have you seen her interact with the kids? I am at the school many times that other parents aren't, and I have seen her daily interactions with the students that are unlike any personal experience I had with a principal growing up. (She has an open door policy with the kids from what I've seen, and the kids feel safe coming to her when they need to.) I also raised a concern with her about my DC, and she took the time to discuss it with me and then spent time specifically observing my child in the classroom and on the playground. She then met with us again to discuss her observations and hear our concerns. She was open to what we said, and offered incredibly valuable insight (and encouragement!) about our DC. She has gone out of her and the school's way to accommodate DC's needs (and no, DC's not a SN kid with an IEP, but they still tailor the program to fit DC and any other student).

Finally, if you come to the meetings (or call in for the calls), you know that the administration is open and actively seeking families' involvement and input.

I'm sorry PP had a bad experience. I hope either the PP gets more involved in the school so s/he feels her voice is being heard or finds a school that is a better fit. Because these negative postings are not constructive, and ultimately unfair for the children and families who are making the school a great place to learn.

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