tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post7660197087067166715..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: Hattabaugh: Board members bullied teachersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-6832629046352618982012-03-18T20:02:54.493-04:002012-03-18T20:02:54.493-04:00It does not surprise me that our board members do ...It does not surprise me that our board members do no know how or what our ESL students in CMS are taught. (It is called SIOP training. We use purposeful strategies to help our students learn English.)It also does not surprise me that the board members are ignorant enough to not allow the teachers to fully respond. Teachers are leaving CMS in droves! This treatment of teachers is a prime example of why. People of Mecklenburg County better start paying attention or private schools and other counties will continue to get our brightest teachers and students. As a parent of CMS students and a CMS teacher, I am definitely looking else where.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-2850327395907586522012-03-17T08:57:46.165-04:002012-03-17T08:57:46.165-04:00Anon 3:51....
Project LIFT did nothing to "s...Anon 3:51....<br /><br />Project LIFT did nothing to "segregate" those 9 schools. The racial makeup of the schools was the same prior to LIFT being implemented.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-47222409543780244782012-03-17T03:51:44.588-04:002012-03-17T03:51:44.588-04:00I am surprised at Joyce Waddell. Where was she wh...I am surprised at Joyce Waddell. Where was she when the decision was made to change the name of the schoolnamed after her deceased husband? <br />CMS is segregated, Project LIFT or no other program will help student success when you intentional design schools with no diversity. So staff in high needs schools like Thomasboro are overworked.<br /><br />I appreciate Mr. Hattabaugh's courage to take a stand for what is right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-62491246568785258392012-03-16T09:02:13.167-04:002012-03-16T09:02:13.167-04:00Didn't the CO editorial board endorse Stewart-...Didn't the CO editorial board endorse Stewart-Ellis? The CO didn't endorse MCCray who seems to be the only elected BOE member capable of conducting themselves in a professional manner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-28166494580418959322012-03-16T05:52:02.609-04:002012-03-16T05:52:02.609-04:00Can anyone point to the Board members telling a sc...Can anyone point to the Board members telling a school to do something. No. They did not engage in management activity at any level. This whole issue is created to bully board members and keep them away from the schools they are elected by the people to oversee. Hugh's memo is classic textbook bullying. If Hugh was not interim he should be fired on the spot.Hugh the Bullynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-51225262902572482552012-03-16T05:44:48.135-04:002012-03-16T05:44:48.135-04:00UNKNOWN, You are so comfortable you need to keep ...UNKNOWN, You are so comfortable you need to keep your name off of praising CMS? Makes me think you are working for the CMS Public Information Office. Note to file: gushing little goodies about your employer does not require you to hide your name to protect yourself. The real question is: did Tahira or Kasia write the UNKNOWN bit? Might take Muri math to figure this one out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-32180226899648050072012-03-15T23:18:50.278-04:002012-03-15T23:18:50.278-04:00If there was such a thing as a "gay agenda&qu...If there was such a thing as a "gay agenda" schools would be much better decorated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-47875172453880490972012-03-15T22:48:38.286-04:002012-03-15T22:48:38.286-04:00Maybe Mr Hattabaugh learned something from the Cor...Maybe Mr Hattabaugh learned something from the Cornelius Elementary fiasco a few years ago. He wasn't so fast to act then and the school lost many good teachers and families.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-79641650139941382432012-03-15T22:19:28.638-04:002012-03-15T22:19:28.638-04:00News flash:
LaTarza and Tehearya still waiting fo...News flash:<br /><br />LaTarza and Tehearya still waiting for help and technology traing.Another $225,000 down a black hole witn no ROI.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-65326049302758689482012-03-15T22:14:27.937-04:002012-03-15T22:14:27.937-04:00I believe it's time for Hugh to resign.
Adios...I believe it's time for Hugh to resign.<br /><br />Adios!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-76265429857782668062012-03-15T21:58:43.091-04:002012-03-15T21:58:43.091-04:00Wow, this article is so enlightening. And the Supe...Wow, this article is so enlightening. And the Superintendent's scolding email to the board members made public.<br /><br />Now, I work for this district, and I don't feel the energy from my school administration like this article describes. But, I know it's out there. Above them. All around me. I can't say for sure because my own annual eval is two weeks away, but I think as a newbie, I'm being shielded from it for now. Anyway, there is respect among the staff at my school, and between staff and administration. I have avoided all "clicks," only seeing good collaboration everywhere - and respect. Newly arriving teachers tell me how special this school is. The feeling one senses is definitely that one ought to appreciate it.<br /><br />I for one am happy Hugh called them out. They are plainly violating a big commandment as a board member to stay out of local school management and should never make an unannounced visit to a school to disrespect, demean, question and interrupt the answers of teachers who volunteered to serve on a committee where you sought their opinion. Can we say, "STFU culture?"<br /><br />But seriously, this district is huge, and it's the best example of cooperation and mutual respect at any large employer I've experienced. And they're the poorest of said organizations in which I've existed, as it's very easy to see. That financial pressure which manifests itself in various stressful ways is compensated for by teachers who are at least partially motivated by a personal choice to work this career for the children, to make a difference, in spite of or irregardless of their employer. This is substantially different that working a job because of how great your employer is. However, I've seen small companies with far worse behavior and worse collaboration than this. LOL.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066283709133855467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-40366643052960588062012-03-15T21:56:43.623-04:002012-03-15T21:56:43.623-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066283709133855467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-88468945409503907082012-03-15T21:04:31.925-04:002012-03-15T21:04:31.925-04:00My complaint that I was being bullied last year by...My complaint that I was being bullied last year by my principal, HR, and Employee Relations went to Hattabaugh's desk as well as Gorman's. I'm glad Hattabaugh's addressing bullying now, but he sure didn't when I needed it to be addressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3645200367776936812012-03-15T19:04:04.684-04:002012-03-15T19:04:04.684-04:00If that is going on at North Mecklenburg, that pre...If that is going on at North Mecklenburg, that pretty much says bullying to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-79382090123978316242012-03-15T19:03:11.680-04:002012-03-15T19:03:11.680-04:00I wish Mr. Hattabaugh would investigate bullying b...I wish Mr. Hattabaugh would investigate bullying by the Principal at North Mecklenburg high school. Where he uses fear and intimidation and retaliation against teachers who disagree with him. He publicly humiliates them in front of the students. As a parent I am looking into Charter or Private Schools for my other high school students due to the atmosphere that permeates this once excellent school. My children and I have witnessed this and due to my concern that he will retaliate against my children I have to be anonymous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-82706715871305804532012-03-15T18:36:59.143-04:002012-03-15T18:36:59.143-04:00HE SAID SHE SAID BLAH BLAH BLAH. CMS did make a m...HE SAID SHE SAID BLAH BLAH BLAH. CMS did make a mistake closing schools. They also made a mistake spending over $10,000,000 to save $1.4 million a year on office space. They are making a mistake buying technology that goes out of date as soon as it is bought. They also made a mistake giving away Midwood after spending millions to renovate it. They also made a mistake spending millions on a testing program that the state was also developing. They also made a mistake moving the pre-k programs to unlicensed sites. They also made a mistake treating staff like disposable diapers. There is a pattern that has to be stopped. Start telling the truth CMS leaders. Your routine deception is reflective of your characte and it shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-78810224539919020902012-03-15T18:00:03.719-04:002012-03-15T18:00:03.719-04:00I don't understand McElrath and Waddell's ...I don't understand McElrath and Waddell's motives either - unless they are being contacted by teachers who are fearful of being replaced. Their tactics definitely seem out of line, but they are elected officials and thus cannot be "fired" by anyone but the voters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-30388966590029296392012-03-15T17:52:21.705-04:002012-03-15T17:52:21.705-04:004:26--If white BOE members had behaved in this fas...4:26--If white BOE members had behaved in this fashion, especially toward a non-white teacher, you can be sure they would have already been ripped to shreds by an Observer editorial and there would probably be a march on city hall. Ignoring and thus enabling bad behavior has gone on far too long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-84290672229531198112012-03-15T17:48:15.748-04:002012-03-15T17:48:15.748-04:00Here's a definition of a "hard-to-staff s...Here's a definition of a "hard-to-staff school" for McElrath and Waddell:<br />A school that teachers don't want to work at because they have to put up with so much negativity and crap from students and their parents that it is next to impossible to find the time or energy to actually try to get them to LEARN anything, which is sad because they do not receive any kind of academic support outside of school from their families. Teachers at these schools also get worn down from administration and the district telling them that any progress that they have made with these students is not enough and they may be fired for "low-performance." It's like trying to swim from the bottom of the deep end of a pool with cement blocks tied to your feet. Why would anyone knowingly put themselves in that situation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-63353722660915877582012-03-15T16:26:37.012-04:002012-03-15T16:26:37.012-04:00The PR media folks will be far too busy putting ou...The PR media folks will be far too busy putting out CMS fires to get positive news out that it wont matter. End of the day still no action taken against Richard or Joyce which begs the questions. If this were a WHITE BOE issue would action still not be taken? If its Detroit you want then get ready here it comes baby !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71318625174555620402012-03-15T15:51:18.846-04:002012-03-15T15:51:18.846-04:00Too big, too big, too big!Too big, too big, too big!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-17355524107995052992012-03-15T15:07:02.461-04:002012-03-15T15:07:02.461-04:00Obviously, none of the clowns on the school board ...Obviously, none of the clowns on the school board understand the term - "chain of command" They should never visit schools, and interrogate teachers/staff without a representative such as the superintendant, or other rep from his/her office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-64851277895898517972012-03-15T14:52:42.780-04:002012-03-15T14:52:42.780-04:00ACME tried to hire Muri but we felt his ability to...ACME tried to hire Muri but we felt his ability to take an anvil over the head wasn't sufficient enough....Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-51923856790077308242012-03-15T14:49:18.589-04:002012-03-15T14:49:18.589-04:00Call on ACME's cyberspace division?Call on ACME's cyberspace division?Pamela Grundynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-80899773233939367902012-03-15T14:46:07.629-04:002012-03-15T14:46:07.629-04:00...and what pray tell will these multimedia monito......and what pray tell will these multimedia monitors do with what they see online?Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.com