Who Will "They" Hire- Part Two

Embattled Bus Administrator Retiring


As always, read the public comments.

My previous post asked the question "would the person be hired by how long they have worked for the District?"

Please read "Peas" post - the last two sentences (copied below).

Am I the only one that thinks that promotions to administrative positions are based on the "life time of sacrifice" that one has given to the District, therefore they will be rewarded simply based on this criteria?

Does the District promote "The Peter Principle"?

Are people promoted to positions of responsibilities based on their qualifications to meet the job requirement?

Does a person who was first a teacher and then a principal gain the required knowledge to "Direct" or "Supervise" any area in the District?

Has anyone looked at the job history of the current Director of Exceptional Special Education? Is there anyone out there that knows what qualified her for this position?

The same question could be as asked for all of the ESE positions.



"Posted by ( Peas ) on August 28, 2008 at 12:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I cannot in any way say that what happened is acceptable. However please consider, Hillsborough County Schools has 193K kids and 40K employees in one county almost the size of Rhode Island. It is inconceivable that any business process being recreated from the top down would not cause construction inconveniences/mishaps. I do not in any way mean to down play the problems. But it was NO ONE PERSONS GOAL to ever cause this intentionally to the parents or students of this county. Employees of Hillsborough County Schools are expected do more and more with less and less. Ask anyone who works there in any capacity and you will develop an understanding. Although he made a good salary, he was one individual. His job description shows his responsibility. In every aspect of industry the county school system pays its employees FAR LESS than that of private sector employees for the work performed. Maintenance staff, custodians, BUS DRIVERS, food service workers, clerical staff...etc...etc... receive nickels and dimes comparatively and are expected to produce superior results. This administrator did not start off making this salary. He worked in the school system and contributed to the greater good for decades before making the money he made. ANYONE would expect that kind of compensation after that personal investment of time and dedication vs. responsibility."