tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post971821298802323709..comments2024-03-28T02:21:17.452-07:00Comments on Seattle Schools Community Forum: King to Detroit by Monday?Melissa Westbrookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-54859765765783336982012-06-29T05:43:53.560-07:002012-06-29T05:43:53.560-07:00Jan, I agree with you. And King is not the only pr...Jan, I agree with you. And King is not the only principal Coogan is allowing to go AWOL. There are a couple of other situations that are literally imploding while she stands there doing nobody knows exactly what. She seems highly ineffective. <br /><br />Concerned about those ed directorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-65625015117144263112012-06-28T18:08:50.690-07:002012-06-28T18:08:50.690-07:00So, Nancy Coogan. I have to say, I was inclined t...So, Nancy Coogan. I have to say, I was inclined to like her when she first showed up at GHS for a meet and greet. Since then, under her watch -- <br /><br />The Lowell APP kids lost their home AFTER the end of the school year, in a spasm of bad planning/management remarkable even by SSD standards.<br /><br />She was in charge during the King/Geohaghan debacle with the speech pathologists -- and whatever she did, it certainly didn't seem to be effective management of her "instructional leaders" there.<br /><br />She presided over a truly astounding exodus of teachers from Lowell over a two-year period. All bad apples? Not from what I have heard. <br /><br />And she seems to have allowed King to go totally awol at the end of the school year, with no coverage, no explanation to families, no anything. <br /><br />Am I somehow missing the information that would show that all this has happened despite her valiant but unavailing efforts to right the ship? I am physically removed enough that I can't really tell what is going on, and it is easy enough in the SSD environment to blame the wrong person (there are so many choices!). But Lowell certainly doesn't seem to have been well managed over the past 3 years. How are these things NOT Nancy Coogan's responsibilities?Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923777229601243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-87856474174368466762012-06-28T17:50:35.429-07:002012-06-28T17:50:35.429-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504093009834725038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70324392282791983272012-06-28T11:54:52.801-07:002012-06-28T11:54:52.801-07:00I think the word that we're looking for here i...I think the word that we're looking for here is "earn", as in,<br /><br />Yes, principals typically earn $100,000 a year or more.Charlie Mashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17173903762962067277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-66754809049539404212012-06-28T10:02:19.976-07:002012-06-28T10:02:19.976-07:00Pissed off, it really depends on what school and e...Pissed off, it really depends on what school and experience but yes, many of the high school principals make at or near $100k.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-36260157076848851602012-06-28T08:18:12.057-07:002012-06-28T08:18:12.057-07:00Is it true that principals get 100k plus?Is it true that principals get 100k plus?pissed offnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-5268526641420658132012-06-28T08:14:04.884-07:002012-06-28T08:14:04.884-07:00Oops. "Noy skeptic" is a typo, though I...Oops. "Noy skeptic" is a typo, though I sort of like the sound of it.<br />-not skepticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-60635527821696776422012-06-28T08:00:37.069-07:002012-06-28T08:00:37.069-07:00...but she supported Mr. King through one mess aft......but she supported Mr. King through one mess after another.<br />-noy skepticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-23286154024924207962012-06-28T00:37:54.835-07:002012-06-28T00:37:54.835-07:00Many people rightfully question Coogan`s value add...Many people rightfully question Coogan`s value added on any # of difficulties. She likes to turn up at mttgs, she carries a big important satchel of files ...<br /><br />SkepticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-72573076568534275252012-06-27T20:01:26.492-07:002012-06-27T20:01:26.492-07:00One should ask his boss Nancy Coogan why she lett ...One should ask his boss Nancy Coogan why she lett this continue. He stopped showing up the last couple of weeks. Kids were fighting in the classrooms and he was nowhere to be seen. I heard some kid got crushed by a soccer goal and he was no where to be seen. He was not there the last day of school. Ultimately its the responsibility of Nancy Coogan. My question is what's wrong with her to allow it to continue.pissed offnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17078850056113529002012-06-27T15:39:50.065-07:002012-06-27T15:39:50.065-07:00He's burning bridges somewhere - guess we'...He's burning bridges somewhere - guess we'll know where sometime soon.<br />-wonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17532810459555562332012-06-27T15:24:47.675-07:002012-06-27T15:24:47.675-07:00He told the staff on Monday that he was saying. I ...He told the staff on Monday that he was saying. I don't get it.lowell parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-70664990385398600532012-06-27T11:08:14.089-07:002012-06-27T11:08:14.089-07:00The whole situation seems odd. I wonder why the d...The whole situation seems odd. I wonder why the district has not made an announcement. Don't principals have to sign a contract each year like certificated staff? Those are usually due in mid-May and failure to sign a contract is considered a resignation. Has anyone asked if King has a signed contract with SPS?<br />-wonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-81507063061585586522012-06-27T00:14:29.187-07:002012-06-27T00:14:29.187-07:00Congratulations on getting the Board apology, Jenn...Congratulations on getting the Board apology, Jennifer. I know it does not right the wrong, but I am pleased for you and C-1 anyway. The courage, integrity, and fortitude that each of you displayed under fire is truly inspiring. SSD is/was lucky to have you both.<br /><br />And StepJ: I am not sure that King is so foolish. I think he may totally have a clue as to what will keep him in MGJ's good graces. I recall in one of Charlie's posts -- when he asked her when accountability was going to come for HER -- when would SHE be accountable for results -- she made it clear that her number wasn't going to be called for several years -- WAY past the end of her lavish employment contract (in other words -- for the $300,000+ that she was making -- there was no accountability -- none at all). I think she has a similar arrangement in her new job. By the time any chickens roost, she will have collected her hundreds of thousands, and will be gone. So she doesn't actually need great leaders or skilled managers. What she does need (and seemed to want in Seattle) is unquestioning loyalty, and that is something that Mr. King can provide irrespective of whether he has any leadership or management skills whatsoever. I just feel bad for the teachers at his new school. No good karma comes from being glad that Lowell gets rid of him, when I know that some NEW school takes on the burden. But that said -- may Lowell get a great, great principal next year. And may C-1 and all of the other besieged Lowell teachers who have managed to stay aboard over the past few years have a wonderful 2012-13 school year.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923777229601243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-59424472350972962412012-06-26T14:54:14.074-07:002012-06-26T14:54:14.074-07:00What's interesting about that old article is t...What's interesting about that old article is this:<br /><br />"Other schools need to observe Mercer. We all need to observe it," said Betty Patu, a board member representing Southeast Seattle. "They are clearly having success, so how can we implement this at other schools?"<br /><br />Betty was the one to ask, at a C&I committee meeting where waivers were discussed, "what if a large number of schools want math waivers? Do we give it to all of them?" <br /><br />Dead silence because, of course, that is NOT what staff wants (even if it is working elsewhere).<br /><br />Because no one wants to admit this math adoption is a near disaster and that parents and teachers alike are not happy.<br /><br />This may be one of Banda's big calls (and I hope it comes sooner rather than later).Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-61475835644886650552012-06-26T14:15:05.826-07:002012-06-26T14:15:05.826-07:00If you read the Seattle Times article, there's...If you read the Seattle Times article, there's reference to the principal that started some of Mercer's changes, Andhra Lutz, who has KIPP experience and subsequently left to work for KIPP in Washington, D.C. <br /><br />http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016936142_mercer05m.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-40866621242311839912012-06-26T13:14:11.889-07:002012-06-26T13:14:11.889-07:00My suspicion as well Mirmac. I think he got pushb...My suspicion as well Mirmac. I think he got pushback from Hamilton that he won't at Mercer.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-92203942770694243702012-06-26T12:53:04.539-07:002012-06-26T12:53:04.539-07:00Let's see if Chris Carter tries to foist TFA o...Let's see if Chris Carter tries to foist TFA on Mercer. He is an enthusiastic cheerleader for hiring inexperienced, poorly trained non-teachers.mirmac1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10183460709639638172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-17024074370898296492012-06-26T10:16:32.541-07:002012-06-26T10:16:32.541-07:00Lots of musical chairs, both from the school level...Lots of musical chairs, both from the school level and district level until Banda gets the lay of the land.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179994245880629080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-15426079834295755212012-06-26T09:52:50.644-07:002012-06-26T09:52:50.644-07:00Escobar is going to be a superintendent in CA.
-t...Escobar is going to be a superintendent in CA.<br /><br />-ttAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-27354897886343772172012-06-26T09:44:22.838-07:002012-06-26T09:44:22.838-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.suep.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17281578510716234624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-48003227439842513782012-06-26T09:28:28.051-07:002012-06-26T09:28:28.051-07:00The District has already picked one [for Hamilton?...<i>The District has already picked one [for Hamilton?]:<br />white male, 40's, current Seattle elementary principal, some APP experience</i><br /><br />June 26, 2012 7:49 AM<br /><br />-from the app rumor millAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-31783935213831744732012-06-26T08:56:11.746-07:002012-06-26T08:56:11.746-07:00Where is Lisa Escobar going?Where is Lisa Escobar going?Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-46285063134254524922012-06-26T08:53:22.452-07:002012-06-26T08:53:22.452-07:00Lisa Escobar left Viewlands for her new job a week...Lisa Escobar left Viewlands for her new job a week before school was out (therefore wasn't there for the last day either)<br /><br />--ttAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28765366.post-52906787492388143702012-06-26T08:43:12.723-07:002012-06-26T08:43:12.723-07:00I concur on all Sue's recommendations. Hamilto...I concur on all Sue's recommendations. Hamilton has a lot going on in terms of programming and an active parent base. I would think there would be a couple of parents on the search team and the PTA should push for that.Melissa Westbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588239576000641336noreply@blogger.com