Thank you for ALL comments. It is this type of discourse and debate that must take place in the "proper" places and at the "proper" times, in order to bring about TRUE "transparency." It is the very reality that individuals, daily, are intimidated and threatened with hostile measures for even raising such valid questions as to qualification, that perpetuates strife and corruption.
We're not just talking qualifications of a Human Resources Director or a Superintendent, but these are the types of politically charged positions, at times, that bring about "How Dare You Question Us," type responses that smack of tyranny and dictatorship --- much like that of Dr. Gallon's widely-noted infamous and disreputable actions.
The fact remains that there has been this element of secrecy mislabeled with the term "confidentiality" that continues to exist in various areas of our school district. And it's, of course, not really "an issue" or of concern to some until it affects THEM! This must end and good folks that are dedicated to the true development, improvement and edification of our district leadership principles and standards must stand strong and closely, sit openly and honestly, and be prepared to relinquish their defensiveness of friends and cronies, in order to let the healing REALLY begin.
I love all of my family members, but interference with the hands of truth and justice or enabling any of them in their darkest hours of denial or deceit would not serve ANYONE...even them, in the long run and in their final hours. So, "Driving Drunk," even if intellectually or morally, will still inevitably lead to tragic circumstances, if we fail to keep the keys away from those sometimes even drunk with POWER!
We have an often philosophically and dogmatically SPLIT BOE from which we all need to urge and even demand diligent truth-seeking and rational, deliberate, sober-minded, intelligent, competent, and TRANSPARENT decision-making.
If questions are raised by our community members regarding the selection of personnel to fill vital district roles, then any attempts to deny the necessity of this process or circumvent is nothing short of suspicious, at best and apparently corrupt to some.
In order to "let the healing begin" as some have urged, we must look at not only the qualifications but also job descriptions of not only the Human Resources Director and other Top Administrators, but EVERY POSITION! Indeed, how else can we know where the duties of one job ends and the other begins; where they meld and/or merge, and what to reasonably expect from our colleagues and counterparts, in this whole mish-mosh of a school district reform effort???
So, to be fair, the Human Resources/Dr. Bailey's situation is not the only dilemma worthy of CLOSE EXAMINATION AND SCRUTINY.
By the way, "personality" DOES factor into one's ability to lead, when you consider that development of "leadership style" is a vital component in one's earning of advanced degrees that lead to educational leadership and management. Not one among us goes throughout a professional day without the effects of some personal impact upon our psychological, emotional, social, intellectual or mental state of being that for some is neatly arranged in our schemata. But for some, their personal experiences, interactions, exchanges, etc. prompt them to make VERY PERSONALLY MOTIVATED and even callous decisions about people's professional lives (that affect them in personally harmful ways); none of which are meant, at all to serve our students' interests.
I keep hearing of this "corporate mindset" for leadership and how it is NOT an effective option for our schools, as evidenced by ongoing and recent research. Yet, it seems that some who defend this position also, curiously, defend that pragmatic, impersonal element that for years has been associated with the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog environment of corporate America.
I keep hearing of this "corporate mindset" for leadership and how it is NOT an effective option for our schools, as evidenced by ongoing and recent research. Yet, it seems that some who defend this position also, curiously, defend that pragmatic, impersonal element that for years has been associated with the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog environment of corporate America.
So the question remains, wouldn't more "kinder, gentler" methodology, demeanor, attitudes, and decision-making procedures serve as more palatable medicine to cure what ails us???
Think about it...talk about it...and let's all BE about it.
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The problems have to be solved at the highest priority. YOu seem to want everything now and your pose that if some offer this or that they are hiding from this or that...
That's not about conversation and dialog -- it is about YOU getting what YOU want.
This is about getting THIS THING together.
We can't look AT ALL JOBS until we have STOP the bleeding...then we can begin to scrap away the SCABS (pun intended).
We all may be saying the same thing, but those who mean business have put their names, lives and reputation on the line to get it done.
I'm very concerned about those who offer rote remedies and but don't and won't come to the table to with a face.
signed ANON Also...
That comment, for many, provides case in point, ironically, in SUPPORT of the entry's position.
Rationalizations for the continued and excessive persecution of those that strategically work in both anonymity and outright, roll-up-your-sleeves, face-to-face, shoulder to shoulder, work in this community...for DECADES, does not change the stark reality that defensiveness often rears its ugly head in the heat and light of the midday sun.
To suggest that exercising one's right to post anonymously and working diligently every single day in plain view are mutually exclusive activities, is grossly flawed and questionable in terms of reasoning capability.
Cohesiveness AND pressure will bring about that healing for the BLEEDING wound to which some refer, so to avoid "pressure" or cleansing, or stitching, or any other measure customarily involved in such crises or emergencies, implies some lack of knowledge or consideration of vital steps in true mending, recovery, rehabilitation and increased wellness.
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Nah Sir! Being anonymous to offer solutions is one thing, but using it to accuse, blame and/or defame is a different game. Come on now.
You put forth out and out specific callouts and accusations from a particular blog for which I have read and picked up on the "cues/queues" you've dropped; is that transparency?
If you are really about the dialog you will be at the table -- FACE ON!
There's no getting around it. You can't fight a war using water balloons. Your intentions are questionable merely by the manner inwhich you are going about your agenda.
Ours is a day in time that loudly and often rudely calls upon the truly worthy to bring the specter of sabotage to its knees and finally, jointly exorcise it. The hindrances and obstacles of selfishness, confusion, incompetence, hasty judgment, irrational decision making, and wasteful allocation of the taxpayers’ financial resources must be eradicated, prohibited, banned, and banished, never to rear their ugly heads—or hateful green eyes—ever again.
Those that refuse, deny, resist, antagonize, make waves, dissent, or negate, MUST ALSO BE HEARD, even if they are not on board with this. Only then can we obliterate the misconceptions, misperceptions, misnomers, misunderstandings, miscues, and mistakes that often preclude those “teachable moments” of which our district is in such dire need.
Only then can we dispel, in plain view, their intellectual or philosophical shortcomings, and make corrections.
A MUST READ PRIOR TO POSTING ON THIS BLOG:
"This web log admittedly takes an approach from a somewhat cynical standpoint with the conviction of long time watchers of Plainfield politics and finally an "in" with school system employees, administrators, students, parents, and others who wish to eradicate what we see as corruption and incompetence. Here, we play aloud the song of hope we have sung in our hearts for decades."
AS YOU CAN EASLIY SEE, THERE IS NO PRETENSE OR PROFESSING OF "OBJECTIVITY," "NEUTRALITY," "UNOBTRUSIVENESS," "BALANCE" IN THEIR OPENING STATEMENT. BUT I THINK THIS BLOG HAS BEEN MORE GENEROUS THAN SOME OTHER PLFD AREA BLOGS, IN PROVIDING IT, ANYWAY.
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