How dare Liz Marrufo do just what the school board did? They asked for community input and then hired Diaz when nobody wanted her. Marrufo asks for a committee's recommendation on the Director of Secondary Education and hires someone who did not make the cut. What's the difference in the actions of these two arrogant school administrators? What kind of professional can Joyce Aranda be when she claims to be an advocate for students and teachers, then turns around and bails out of a failing school? How much more irresponsible can she be? I feel sorry for LCPS secondary schools.
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All parties interested in making certain that the new superintendent process is handled carefully and appropriately should make certain that they view the options posted at Heath Haussamen's blog: http://haussamen.blogspot.com/All three options seem to preclude interaction by new board members and the oversight committee's seem to be stacked in favor of the status quo therefore giving the interim superintendent an unfair advantage. We have made far too many hasty decisions that have created residual damage that will reach far into the future. While our out-of-town selections have been poor I'm not convinced that our interim selection isn't also flawed. I still believe the Public Education Department should take over the day-to-day activities for at least a year. Our district leadership still hasn't proved that it has the good sense to make informed decisions. The teachers have and will continue to do their jobs of educating the children. I am tired of the district leadership acting more like the children we teach than the example they should be setting.
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The good ole' girl club has been alive and well in LCPS for a long time. Take a look:
Virginia Foltz hires Joann Patton
Patricia Miller hires Marcy Oxford
Joann Patton hires Virginia Foltz
Beverly Hine hires Ellen Williams
Janaan Diemer hires Lynn Bryant
Sheryl White hires Terry Hurt
And for how many of these good ole' girl hirings were the positions even posted? Get the real picture here?
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My mother used to say, "Be careful what you wish for." The popular sentiment in the district was to remove Sonia Diaz. Well, now that our wish has been granted look what we've ended up with! She also said "The devil you know is better than the devil you don't." Santa won't you bring us some sanity!
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It's really sad to see people taking out their frustrations on teachers, when it's the central office people who have bogged down this district, stolen its money, and robbed the children of Las Cruces of the money that should go to give them a valuable education. The district would be in even worse shape if it wasn't for those teachers who break their backs and care deeply about the children.I'm absolutely disgusted by the central administration of the Las Cruces Public Schools. These people are selfish, self-serving, bureaucrats, who care about nothing more than their titles and raises. As an employee of the LCPS, it's hard to go to work everyday and keep it out of my mind, the fact that the people downtown, my bosses, are the most incompetent people I've ever known. The only reason they're glad that Dr. Death (Diaz) was let go is so they can get back to the business of razing the district their own way.
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I grew up during this same time frame; I even have horror stories of public school experiences. Yet, I didn't evolve into the vindictive parent that seems to be lurking out there, because of my past. Instead, I have chosen to embrace the schools; after all, they are our future! Teachers need our support now, more than ever. They should be honored and revered for their tireless work and dedication to our children.