22 Apr Straight A’s for the School Board
Guest Contributor
Northumberland County residents are seeing everyday the failure of the school administrators and many on the School Board. Students and teachers in the school are evaluated on their progress in learning, teaching, and managing. The School Board should lead by example and invite public input on their annual evaluation. Taking a look back to 2018, I think the leaders and administrators of our school deserve straight “A”s. In particular:
Performance Category | Board/Leadership Responsibilities | Grade |
Strategic Leadership | Planning, Future Thinking | A for Absent |
Planning and Assessment | Written goals are measured | A for Abysmal |
Instructional Leadership | Ensuring high quality instruction | A for Ambivalent |
Organizational Leadership & Resource Management | Developing and implementing policies and procedures | A for Apathy
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Communication & Community Relations | Build trust, foster engagement, ensure student success | AAA for Absent, Aloof, and Abandoned |
Equitable Leadership | Fair and inclusive environment | A for Atrocious |
Professionalism | Acting with integrity, respect, and ethical conduct | A for Arrogant |
Student Progress and Academic Achievement | Develop policies, set goals, monitor progress | A for Amateurish |
In short, the school board and leadership have acted from 2018-2024 to annihilate public trust. It is time for a change.