Does anyone else see the irony in the paper commenting on Dr. D's professionalism and ethics? I'm not condoning Dr. D's behaviour. But whatever happened to objective reporting and letting the public decide for themselves? I think everyone is enjoying the drama so much they are losing sight of what's important here... the kids. Until we hold ourselves to a higher standard, we can't expect others to do the same. Instead of rallying against the schools, it makes sense to me to rally around the schools. It's what's best for the community. The challenge is to take the high road. We could all benefit for being selective about the paths we choose --- in words and actions.
Oh, and it's not the BOE's job to oversee staff. That is the administrators' jobs. The BOE's job is to set policy and to follow, question, and/or discuss administration recommendations. This BOE is micromanaging.
I've been following the Steamboat dramas with interest. There have been a lot of stones thrown. We all live in glass houses. We could all use a lesson in professionalism and ethics --- maybe Mike, but especially the school board, the newspaper, and the on-line posters. This is a personnel issue. No one, regardless of who is wrong or right, should have to go through this publicly. Walk a mile in another man's shoes. And, let's think of the kids. Let's all be role models about how adults should act.
Kudos to South Routt. I was impressed with the students, staff, and community members. I hope that this is a kickstart to all of the South Routt schools and all of the South Routt communities to continue working together in the future. When they have worked together in the past, there have been beautiful results. Wouldn't it be visionary if South Routt became a green school? That niche would attract and retain students and quality staff. Maybe this will be an inspiration to other schools and communities. Kudos to the government and private business sector that helped make this possible. I appreciate the positive human interest story by the paper.
Instead of spending money to tear down Soda Creek AND spending money to rebuild Soda Creek AND asking for money for land for a new school --- why didn't they just use the money for a new school in a new location in the first place? Soda Creek definitely needed upgraded --- but is money being spent efficiently? PLEASE don't assume ALL public school districts operate like SSSD is doing now --- because other school districts couldn't, shouldn't, and wouldn't. It's difficult to watch this from the other parts of Routt County where the money could, should, and would be put to good use. One can dream, right!?!?
Can someone please explain to me why South Routt (one of the financially-challenged schools in the county) offers full-day kindergarten free-of-charge while Steamboat (the wealthiest school in the county) does not? South Routt has a dated heating system but is willing to put forth the money so that every child, regardless of socio-economic level, can attend full day kindergarten; whereas, Steamboat sports an astro-turf field but doesn't have the money to fund something that has proven student success in education? In Steamboat, it seems this full day vs. half day concept will sort out the haves and the have nots. What happens when the full day kids and the 1/2 day kids get to first grade? I don't get it. It doesn't add up. Please enlighten me.
Brent Boyer: Cleaning up our online comments
This sounds like responsible journalism and good citizenship to me.
July 24, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
South Routt finalizes leader
wordsedgewise:
See any patterns in SRSD? Check it out...
suspension?
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2004/...
administrative leave?
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/2005/...
I'm curious to see how it all plays out.
June 28, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mader picked to lead schools
Good administrators ARE hard to find
suspension?
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/20...
administrative leave?
http://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/20...
June 19, 2008 at 10:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: DeVincentis strikes again
Does anyone else see the irony in the paper commenting on Dr. D's professionalism and ethics? I'm not condoning Dr. D's behaviour. But whatever happened to objective reporting and letting the public decide for themselves? I think everyone is enjoying the drama so much they are losing sight of what's important here... the kids. Until we hold ourselves to a higher standard, we can't expect others to do the same. Instead of rallying against the schools, it makes sense to me to rally around the schools. It's what's best for the community. The challenge is to take the high road. We could all benefit for being selective about the paths we choose --- in words and actions.
June 19, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Future uncertain
Oh, and it's not the BOE's job to oversee staff. That is the administrators' jobs. The BOE's job is to set policy and to follow, question, and/or discuss administration recommendations. This BOE is micromanaging.
June 11, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Future uncertain
I've been following the Steamboat dramas with interest. There have been a lot of stones thrown. We all live in glass houses. We could all use a lesson in professionalism and ethics --- maybe Mike, but especially the school board, the newspaper, and the on-line posters. This is a personnel issue. No one, regardless of who is wrong or right, should have to go through this publicly. Walk a mile in another man's shoes. And, let's think of the kids. Let's all be role models about how adults should act.
June 11, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Ritter praises South Routt
Kudos to South Routt. I was impressed with the students, staff, and community members. I hope that this is a kickstart to all of the South Routt schools and all of the South Routt communities to continue working together in the future. When they have worked together in the past, there have been beautiful results. Wouldn't it be visionary if South Routt became a green school? That niche would attract and retain students and quality staff. Maybe this will be an inspiration to other schools and communities. Kudos to the government and private business sector that helped make this possible. I appreciate the positive human interest story by the paper.
May 20, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
School district wants 700 land
Instead of spending money to tear down Soda Creek AND spending money to rebuild Soda Creek AND asking for money for land for a new school --- why didn't they just use the money for a new school in a new location in the first place? Soda Creek definitely needed upgraded --- but is money being spent efficiently? PLEASE don't assume ALL public school districts operate like SSSD is doing now --- because other school districts couldn't, shouldn't, and wouldn't. It's difficult to watch this from the other parts of Routt County where the money could, should, and would be put to good use. One can dream, right!?!?
May 7, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Fewer expected for all-day K
Can someone please explain to me why South Routt (one of the financially-challenged schools in the county) offers full-day kindergarten free-of-charge while Steamboat (the wealthiest school in the county) does not? South Routt has a dated heating system but is willing to put forth the money so that every child, regardless of socio-economic level, can attend full day kindergarten; whereas, Steamboat sports an astro-turf field but doesn't have the money to fund something that has proven student success in education? In Steamboat, it seems this full day vs. half day concept will sort out the haves and the have nots. What happens when the full day kids and the 1/2 day kids get to first grade? I don't get it. It doesn't add up. Please enlighten me.
May 6, 2008 at 9:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )