Why is the current board rushing to install a new interim super two weeks before the new board members are sworn in? I know there was some sort of timetable laid out this fall, but can't we do something about it? The voters have spoken that they want NEW ways of doing things--what can we do to make sure some of their old mistakes are not repeated, and the baggage handed to the new board members to clean up?
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I hear things are looking up at Zia! That's great and is due in part to an experienced interview committee who selected Mr. Hendee for the position. Too bad the integrity of the interview process was not maintained when Ms. Aranda was selected by her long-time friend Liz Marrufo although the committee recommended another, actually several others -- anyone other!
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As for Joyce Aranda I believe she was fourth choice! There was a fifth. She is now referring to the high schools and the principals as "my" high schools and "my" principals. Get over yourself Ms. Aranda, the success of OHS defines your abilities.
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We should be so lucky as to have Sheryl White be our Superintendent. I know she has been asked to apply for the position and has always refused. Why is it that we attack people who work hard and go above and beyond? Try to remember that she is doing two jobs right now.
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Sheryl White has provided more focused instructional improvement for this district at the elementary level than anyone in years! Maybe she would have been a better choice than what we are currently dealing with.
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Sheryl White does NOT have to be reminded that she is not the superintendent. She knows it and prefers it that way. Do not blame Sheryl White for doing her job. She was placed in the position of having to make decisions by Liz Marrufo. This district is in such turmoil. We have to get involved and turn it around. I am a parent and I work at administration. I know what goes on.
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I just heard from a teacher in Alamogordo that Dr. Knight, the superintendent there has resigned. Word is he is looking to come to Las Cruces. Surely, this will not happen as the school system there has been unhappy with him for quite some time. We definitely don't need another reject from somewhere else!!!
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Who are the candidates for Interim? Gotta start googling...
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Has anyone noticed how well our district's Spam delivery device is working? I didn't used to get much Spam, now I get incredible advice on stock tips, my love life, and what medications to take. What a gift! I bet our new Information Services Director will be getting a raise and a new title soon. Where would all of us little people be without the expert guidance and careful attention to detail of those who have been given the gift of supervision and management of the Las Cruces Public Schools? We would probably be bogged down with all of the necessary textbooks to teach our classes, giving the CRT in April when we can teach all of the requirements, utilizing our planning time to work on units with our grade level instead of getting another keen new idea from our PDT that we need to implement right away without additional time, textbooks, or guidance. I'm so glad that the Peter Principle is alive and well in our administration or else we would probably be doing nothing more than our jobs and teaching the kids.
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Duh, Sheryl White is a great & loyal employee. I think she is doing a amazing job in spite of Liz and Joyce. Hang in there!
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Just keep reminding Sheryl White of the fact that she's not the super. She reads this blog, trust me, I know.
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Used to be that I could tell the different clicks at my high school. Now the jocks have become the gangsters, too, while the academic preps have decreased in numbers. Why is that?
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Sheryl White would actually be a great superintendent, or at least Supt for Instruction. She is among the few people in the instruction office downtown, with Jennifer Amis, who has a global picture. Good going Sheryl, Jennifer and Betsy Bennett. The rest? Let's hope that they'll learn from these others.
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Will the 2 new girls be able to hold their own against Lonnie, the condommander?
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Dennis Zamora is already destroying his department, don't let another Zamora create havoc. One is chaos, two is destruction.
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Since the arts programs are so successful, maybe we should transfer all the gay teachers into the content area classes.
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Sheryl White and her PLT cronies have been running the schools for the last few years.
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Could someone please tell Sheryl White she SHOULD be our superintendent! She would do a much better job than the one we got now or had in there!!!
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