Park Board President Jon Olson is quoted in the Star Trib 1/13 (http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4315524.html) as saying in reference to the hiring of Interim Superintendent Gurban, "The understanding was it was a one-year contract. That's it. We're committed to going out and reopening the search."
At the same time, I believe Former President Fine expressed at a meeting that Gurban could retain the job because there was a majority in favor of him. Superintendent Gurban made a significant leap of faith in leaving his previous position. In his shoes, I would only have made that leap of faith if I was confident of retaining the job beyond the one year mark. There is significant tension between these things that will reduce potential candidates' interest in participating in the selection process. I'd like to see the Board recognize the tension and sign a pledge committing to full consideration for every candidate with no preferential treatment for Mr. Gurban. Anything less will sacrifice the quality of the next candidate pool. Jason Stone Nokomis __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
