In response to Pam Taylor's post: What I don't get is what do people think Dr. Peebles has done that's so great? The schools under her direct supervision did not do as well as the rest of the district -- so why do we think that district employees should have to put up with her "abrasive" and demoralizing style. What has she accomplished that's so wonderful?
I think it's great that the board stood up to her and did what they are supposed to do --- supervise the superintendent. I'm not saying she should be fired, I'm saying she should be supervised by the board and not let run amuck making people "uncomfortable" for nothing. If the "discomfort" was resulting in some great change and advancement, it might be worth it, and if it was only "discomfort", not bullying and demoralizing. But there's lots of work to be done in the schools and everyone has to pull together, not apart. Dr. Peebles is very smart, she's motivated and she clearly has the ability to bring others in as a part of her vision -- if that's how she sees her job. Let's hope she does. I don't know if the board talked to her before her job review about the problems they were seeing and hearing about -- if they didn't, that's a shame and they didn't do their job -- but whether they did or didn't, the board needs to play more of a role, not micromanaging, but making sure that the district is going in a direction they agree with -- that's why we elected them. Pamela and others who feel she's been mistreated by the board, I would like to know what it is that Dr. Peeble's has done that somehow excuses how she has treated people. diane wiley tangletown who has had numerous issues with the minneapolis public schools over systematic racism and lack of services REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
