Dr Enfield to Talk with...Senior Citizens?
The Mayor's office announced a coffee hour with Dr. Enfield in May. Clearly, it's a PR push for the Families & Education levy because seniors vote. This is all good and well but meanwhile, she's booked up solid to speak to parents and other community (who actually have a slightly more vested interest in schools) till the end of the year. (Thanks to a reader for this tip.)
This also makes me wonder, for the umpteenth time, what is the working schedule for people at Central Administration? Do they work full-time during the school year and half-time during the summer (or not at all)? I honestly don't know except that headquarters is a ghost town during the summer. Anyone?
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites older adults to attend a coffee hour with Dr. Susan Enfield, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. Learn how Seattle's K-12 schools prepare children and youth for the future, and current opportunities and challenges. For more information, see the online flyer, call (206) 684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.
This also makes me wonder, for the umpteenth time, what is the working schedule for people at Central Administration? Do they work full-time during the school year and half-time during the summer (or not at all)? I honestly don't know except that headquarters is a ghost town during the summer. Anyone?
The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites older adults to attend a coffee hour with Dr. Susan Enfield, Interim Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. Learn how Seattle's K-12 schools prepare children and youth for the future, and current opportunities and challenges. For more information, see the online flyer, call (206) 684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.
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The people who attend are mostly older adults who are extremely engaged in civic matters, and who want to see their tax dollars spent well. I would imagine most of them care deeply about public education, and I anticipate this will be a lively Q&A session.
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SC
Anyone who is on a teaching contract (consulting teachers, coaches ect) works the same schedule as school-based teachers, so they aren't at the JSCEE during the summer. Some adminsitrative assistants work the school year schedule too, and the cafeteria closes for July, giving those employees a month off. Some of the supervisors who are administrators are less visable during the summer, much like thier school-based counterparts. And a lot of folks who have continuing education requirements try to fit getting thier clock hours or professional certification in over the summer.
Everyone else works full time, year round, without summer, spring, mid-winter, or winter breaks. Some people take a week or two off for vacation during the summer, particularly those who have kids.
Probably the better answer to your question is WHO is in charge of scheduling public opportunities to interact with Dr. Enfield who thought this was the best use of her time? Probably the new communications director.
AEIC
If there was any group besides parents that needs to hear how Dr. Enfield is planning to run the district it is the seniors. I'm really surprised that Melissa, being so tuned into the district, doesn't realize this. And Maureen, ANY work Dr. Enfield does to engage people in this district's work is time well spent. If she can get even a few seniors on board to help in anyway, the students will thus benefit.
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Last time I checked Harium was talking about 5 years needed to see if MGJ's plans were working and could be evaluated. So now WS Elementary has been turned around ... in less than a year. Amazing .... my head is spinning.
I also said seniors are important because they vote (because they are engaged).
Interesting how some find offense when there is none apparent.
I stand by my statement that headquarters is a ghost town during the summer. Randomly try to call a department (except enrollment) and see how you get.
What happened to the Thursday afternoon "Open Office Hours"? The email I received said the Super was booked up through June, but that "We are currently looking for additional scheduling opportunities on her calendar to create more openings. Once identified, I will get back to you."
Well, so far no one has "gotten back to me" and instead of parent time openings we now have senior time. Why not schedule that for the summer?
I don't know much about getting the ear of district administrators, but I do know the best time to talk to state legislators is when the session is over. This is when they have time to listen to constituents. I'd hope admin staff would be on duty in the summer and available to speak with parents.