tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post5197258270114536901..comments2024-03-29T02:41:52.718-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: Banda Media InterviewMelissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-79919647997898695602012-04-25T20:43:07.311-07:002012-04-25T20:43:07.311-07:00My main contention with cycling new superintendent...My main contention with cycling new superintendents through every couple years is that it is hella spendy! <br />The board says we have to keep reupping salary to attract anyone & that is on top of the finders fees.<br />Couldn't we just use LinkedIn?Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17088483339506585922012-04-25T19:09:08.815-07:002012-04-25T19:09:08.815-07:00I give Banda credit for his personality and honest...I give Banda credit for his personality and honesty<br /><br /><a href="http://westseattleblog.com/2012/04/seattle-public-schools-superintendent-finalists-visit-jose-banda#comments" rel="nofollow">WSBlog video</a>mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-14038378193598850832012-04-25T18:34:30.624-07:002012-04-25T18:34:30.624-07:00Watching,
Oh, I will. But maybe not before some ...Watching,<br /><br />Oh, I will. But maybe not before some in this town try to anoint their choice...<br /><br />JulianSPSLeakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714933035660195471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47689478172743569292012-04-25T17:18:20.439-07:002012-04-25T17:18:20.439-07:00emeraldkity: given both average longevity and our...emeraldkity: given both average longevity and our own District's track record -- I am not sure I would base a decision on theories of how long someone might stay. Too many things can happen in 3 years, one way or another. <br /><br />I was encouraged by what the President of the SR school board said: If Enoch is chosen as Seattle's schools superintendent, "that board is not going to get somebody who tests the political wind among board members and then tells them what he thinks they want to hear," Marvel said. Enoch will tell them "what they need to hear."<br /><br />While I don't necessarily think our Board has this issue with boundaries -- there are several astroturf and other ed advocacy organizations here who have serious boundary problems, and whose meddling in the District has cost lots of time and money to date. MGJ and Dr. Enfield were both darlings of these entities -- and both were unwilling or unable to distance themselves from the ed reform policies being pushed on the District through them (and the board members who support them). I have a feeling that Mr. Enoch would have no difficulty finding, and maintaining, the boundary between the District and the ed reform pushers. Unfortunately, that probably already has them alarmed, which could conceivably account for what seems to me to be unfairly biased ST reporting by Ms. Long (I really don't know her take on ed reform issues, but given the additional positive points brought up by burb in the ST comments, it sure seems that the article was pretty selectively negative. I don't mind hearing the negative, but also want the positive, when so much of it seems to have been left out.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923777229601243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23991333592158471902012-04-25T17:08:01.432-07:002012-04-25T17:08:01.432-07:00Linh-Co etc --
Knapp won with 62% of the 1169 vot...Linh-Co etc --<br /><br />Knapp won with 62% of the 1169 votes cast for President - which was 728/4914 voting for him. <br /><br />While he does a great job name dropping as a power player with our state's Arne lovers - many others may wonder why 3745 teachers didn't bother even voting ?? If you were in fact happy and satisfied, wouldn't you be motivated to defend and keep happy and satisfied? <br /><br />Maybe everyone is just so <br /><br />BeatenDownThat...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-9539362776954357332012-04-25T16:44:57.422-07:002012-04-25T16:44:57.422-07:00I like some of Enoch thinking- re solar investment...I like some of Enoch thinking- re solar investment, but do we really want to go through this again in three years? I don't see any indication he would stay longer than that.Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54676109697472917822012-04-25T16:23:50.734-07:002012-04-25T16:23:50.734-07:00I've decided to reserve my opinion about Enoch...I've decided to reserve my opinion about Enoch. There might be some type of smear campaign being conducted by the powers that be. <br /><br />I'm hoping someone uncovers what-ever is going on.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-41425107778152197282012-04-25T12:29:41.083-07:002012-04-25T12:29:41.083-07:00After having read the previous article I would vot...After having read the previous article I would vote no on anyone who eliminated librarians. No Dr. Husk for me.<br /><br />Everything I have heard and seen of Mr. Banda makes me like him more and more.<br /><br />Future Hale ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59300277641461624902012-04-25T11:26:09.633-07:002012-04-25T11:26:09.633-07:00Could this be a smear campaign on Enoch because th...<i>Could this be a smear campaign on Enoch because the "powers that be" already has a certain person in mind?</i><br /><br />I was wondering the same thing.dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-62701709477707153332012-04-25T11:09:05.003-07:002012-04-25T11:09:05.003-07:00Could this be a smear campaign on Enoch because th...Could this be a smear campaign on Enoch because the "powers that be" already has a certain person in mind?<br /><br />-Aarghh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-24501029646999208652012-04-25T10:48:58.050-07:002012-04-25T10:48:58.050-07:00emeraldkitty,
Enoch's district has in place ...emeraldkitty, <br /><br />Enoch's district has in place an award-winning collaboration with their equivalent of our SpEd PTSA. If he were autocratic or a tightwad mgr, that would have been the first thing to go, I'm sure.<br /><br />BTW, this technology (which would've been a MUCH better investment than our academic data warehouse and $7.8M MAP rollout - data coaches, network upgrades, and software licenses and all), is 100% accessible for their special education students. Can we say that about our district? No.SeattleSpedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705544363458155912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66940842534386331162012-04-25T09:21:17.276-07:002012-04-25T09:21:17.276-07:00Husk's policies are aligned to increase superi...Husk's policies are aligned to increase superintendent authority and decrease board authority. I'm glad we have a democratic process to put board members in office..I don't want to see their power taken away.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-16262208765885409782012-04-25T09:17:52.133-07:002012-04-25T09:17:52.133-07:00To me, Banda is looking stronger and stronger. In...To me, Banda is looking stronger and stronger. Integrity and character is high on my list and Banda seems to have it. He seems to have common sense and is able to work well with others. Considering Seattle's diverse student population, I think Bandas proven record to increase ELL scores is a real advantage. If Anaheim's operations and finances are in order..he might be the guy. Banda's style is of common sense and doesn't support the reform "hit them over the head" and push through initiatives that haven't proven to be effective.<br /><br />The Seattle Times article on Enoch is concerning:<br /><br />http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2018062055_enoch25m.html<br /><br />I'm primarily concerned with Enoch's autocratic, overbearing and over simplification. His fiscal mismanagement of San Juan School District is also very concerning. Enoch doesn't seem to remember the details.??? I wouldn't put much weight in his ability to raise test scores as San Ramon is an affluent community. I'm not certain Enoch will even want the job. His strength is around building green and computers. SPS needs someone to get administrative operations and finances in order.<br /><br />There already seems to be too much of a swirl of controversy around Husk. We don't need any more drama.Watchingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-35554228216531177722012-04-25T08:49:29.352-07:002012-04-25T08:49:29.352-07:00I don't think someone who is in retirement, &a...I don't think someone who is in retirement, & had to be talked into applying to the Seattle position is going to be what we need, add in the budget issues & a focus on technological tools that seems to be more about the tools than the education and I see a warm relationship like MGJ had with the Seattle community, all over again.<br /><br />Reading articles from the San Ramon papers where parents are exclaiming good riddance!, is like déjà vu all over again.Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-8969684962870778132012-04-25T08:35:54.646-07:002012-04-25T08:35:54.646-07:00"The other two will have the benefit of a coo..."The other two will have the benefit of a cool down period as well as a sense of what questions will be asked. Do you think there are any advantages regarding the timing of the candidates' visits? Just wondering."<br /><br />That is true so we media have to ask them different questions (which I plan to do anyway). <br /><br />I didn't think Banda was uncomfortable; it was a lot of talking and he may have not expected such comings and goings. <br /><br />I believe that members of the Board (perhaps in consultation with others) set up this process. I don't believe that the entire process was vetted in the Ex Ctm but I don't know.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87069412868243709952012-04-25T08:07:12.697-07:002012-04-25T08:07:12.697-07:00Emeraldkitty
The Times obviously didn't talk ...Emeraldkitty<br /><br />The Times obviously didn't talk to the San Ramon parents that I did. They describe Enoch in glowing terms, and were VERY happy with the SRVUSD special ed program and customer service.SeattleSpedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705544363458155912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-22756402764283966262012-04-25T07:56:18.996-07:002012-04-25T07:56:18.996-07:00I agree with ostrich. Better that they took Maks s...I agree with ostrich. Better that they took Maks suggestion to have everyone present.Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-71622879093426340302012-04-25T07:51:53.074-07:002012-04-25T07:51:53.074-07:00Yes, I guess teachers like taking furloughs to pay...Yes, I guess teachers like taking furloughs to pay for more administration than any other district per pupil in the state.KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120359550438503094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-11609491718072864272012-04-25T07:48:01.161-07:002012-04-25T07:48:01.161-07:00I think you are all forgetting some well paid admi...I think you are all forgetting some well paid administrator worked very hard to come up with this byzantine interview/vetting process. This is SSD at its finest and the PROCESS takes priority. With 3 sessions, there will be a lot of this is what I asked and heard vs. what you asked and heard. Nothing like many truths to report and muddy the water.<br /><br />ostrichAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-39522416506757707242012-04-25T07:28:44.192-07:002012-04-25T07:28:44.192-07:00Wow, just 12% voted. Lack of confidence or more l...Wow, just 12% voted. Lack of confidence or more like teachers are contented with status quo, hence low voter turnout?<br /><br />readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-47786954889928323742012-04-25T07:19:37.814-07:002012-04-25T07:19:37.814-07:00Banda sounds even better after reading the Times t...Banda sounds even better after reading the Times take on Enoch.Jet City momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804841958585043967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-10870185612103564442012-04-24T22:14:16.572-07:002012-04-24T22:14:16.572-07:00I don't remember exactly, but thought I heard ...I don't remember exactly, but thought I heard only 12% of teachers voted in the SEA election. It doesn't show much confidence in SEA or Knapp.Linh-Conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-74108610502020147632012-04-24T20:10:40.936-07:002012-04-24T20:10:40.936-07:00Yes SEA is lazy as witnessed in their lack of work...Yes SEA is lazy as witnessed in their lack of work in getting the two Boeing Adminocrats off of the Board.<br /><br />To Summarize the Leadership likes furloughs.<br /><br />The membership also put the Knapp into the Presidents position.<br /><br />Way to kick youself in the face SEA<br />members.<br /><br />Glad I am not a member of that weak kneed operation.KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14120359550438503094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-3063285059532024512012-04-24T19:55:26.016-07:002012-04-24T19:55:26.016-07:00"...because of the strength of the teachers&#..."...because of the strength of the teachers' union..." (in Anaheim)<br /><br />Well, he won't have that problem in Seattle. SEA is the worst <br />"union" you could find anywhere--a huge part of what makes Seattle education so "progressive"...for the powerbrokers.<br /><br />--enough alreadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-37039754080335412842012-04-24T19:31:00.264-07:002012-04-24T19:31:00.264-07:00Robert Mak just about always frames issues from th...Robert Mak just about always frames issues from the right - he's a hack. I'd bet a month of paychecks that whatever the smarter people than me and you people think - smarter like Burgess, DeBell, AFE, LEV, SFC ... -<br /><br />that is what Mak will be 'reporting' as The Truth. <br /><br />MakAHackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com