Lester Melvin
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A superintendent’s performance bonus is usually based on him or her having a pulse.
Posted to District 15 reviews superintendent contract - Palatine
“Weve been discussing goals all year long.” Really? Has he achieved any of those goals? “When asked if he plans to remain in his post at the conclusion of the contract, he said no comment.” Remain at his post? I don’t think so. He’s kidding, right? “We will have none of that!” At the conclusion of his contract what we will do is:
1) Say tata to the worst hiring decision the Board has ever made.
2) Make Mr. Garwood the Superintendent, with a reasonable increase over his current salary, without having to waste time and taxpayer money doing a nationwide search. He’s already doing the Superintendent’s job anyway and we’ve seen the necessity of a Super needing a Ph.D. means absolutely bupkis. I personally think the need for a School Superintendent has outlived its usefulness and that their role is no longer a necessary one. My point has been proven during the past two years. For all intents and purposes, the District has not had a Superintendent for the past two years and life has moved on without one. But, if you really need one, Garwoods the choice.
3) Cross our fingers that the voters will remodel the Board at election time.
4) Before any future decisions are made, always first ask the question “Is this decision in the best interest of the students?”
5) Get Parent / Guardian / Taxpayer input whenever possible
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6) Move the District forward with a new mentality and new curricula. In the years to come, these kids are going to, among many other professions, be the ones that design the bridges you drive across and the ones performing surgery on you. Think about it. They are the future and sooner or later your life will depend on the quality of education they received. Remember the adage What do you call a medical student that graduated last in his or her class? You call them Doctor.
Posted to District 15 reviews superintendent contract - Palatine