School Chief's Pay Defended

If the parents dont care then why should the kids? All my kids went through Middletown schools as did I all of them would tell you names of teachers that inspired them and a few that didnt.They knew the expectations and what happens if they didnt meet them,it seems to have worked and to hear a parent say "I am having the same problem at home" I would probably loose it and get fired.And let the school call me and tell me that my kids hit,cussed,kicked or disrespected a teacher (right or wrong) and it would be on like donkey kong.Its the parents fault our schools are a fail and maybe a few teachers.I doubt that any amount of money would solve our school problems.

Well I guess if you have the "cash" don't worry about the MCS.  I'm glad that a few board members come on and try to address questions but IMO it's really down to one topic and thats holding students and parents accountable for preformance. This must come from the top. If in fact the state has the system in a strangle hold and the school can't remove the trouble makers because of loosing funding then please fill us in, otherwise 3 strikes and your out.  And don't think the private schools don't drop the ball on behavior issues.  One voucher child begins the bullying crap and instead of removing him the entire school has to go thru "Bullying" classes. This happened at J23 2 years ago, along with the principle not willing to admit the abuse of cell phones being used during school hours.  I will say that this city is in a mess and needs a new city manager and a clear direction but to blame simple manners and work ethic on the city is laughable.  You can be poor and have manners, You can be poor and want to achieve a better life, You can be poor and understand that teachers are there to help and are willing to stay after school to help get you ready for the real world.  Good god we all have one chance in life to make it count and if the parents don't promote that in the house hold you can pour all the money and stats into the schools you want but it won't make a difference. Let the teachers help the childern who want to learn.  MCS's need to lay the law down and set an example of zero tolerance for bad behavior.

Vet, acclaro, spiderjohn, Smart man, et al:

I have to say again how much I admire your concern, courage, and common sense approach to what goes on in Middletown and its schools. I have learned a great deal from your blogging over the past four years or so. It is reassuring that decent, smart people in Middletown really care about its future. Thank you for that. We need your forthright voices.

Maybe I can offer something helpful to you.

Rich Hoffman is a West Chester businessman, writer and “warrior,” amongst other things.  Below is the link to his blog site. Be sure to travel back through previous months’ blogs to as far as August 2010 to read his thoughts on all things education, although he writes social commentary across the spectrum.

If he doesn’t ring a bell ;) just delete.

But if you think his ideas have value, pass his blog on to others. And, strap yourselves to the mast J

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