Search Reopened For Principals

Garris and Coggins! Great assets to the NHBOE. Sorry to see them leave. I am totally impressed to see Mayo taking his time and finding the right fit. Glad to see that he isn't putting just "any-ole-body" in these critical positions. I wish the NHBOE the best of luck in this such needed reform! GOOD LUCK NEW HAVEN! .....Dr. Garris and Mrs. Coggins, pat your backs, its obvious that you are leaving big shoes to fill!!

Thank you New Haven Independent for keeping us in the loop. We certainly can't expect to get any information from the district.

For the love of god, please don't hire Ms. Sherban-Kline as Principal at Cross. As a student there, I remember thinking on multiple occasions: "Wow, this woman really doesn't like teenagers, does she". She was a mediocre teacher with a perpetual scowl on her face. Not a good look at all.

You are going to be losing more Principals and Teachers to this so call School Reform which is run by Corporate Profiteering at Schoolchildren's Expense.

There you go again, 3/5. Corporate Profiteering?

Without cutting and pasting one of the links to some article from last century column on the evils of charter schools, or some wacky conspiracy-laden diatribe from Berkley, California - can you please back up your assertion that the New Haven reform program is a way for corporatist skull dogs to make millions?

We have had charter schools in New Haven for over a decade now. About 10% of the public school kids living in New Haven attend one of 6 charter schools. And with Domus opening and AF growing, that number will go up.

So exactly where has the money been made? Please provide a NEW HAVEN example. Educate us.

CrossPride - you may not have liked Mrs. Sherban-Kline when you were a student but she is one of the best administrators at Cross. She knows most of the students, creates order in the hallways, and follows through with consequences for misbehavior. Wilbur Cross needs more order throughout the building.

Is New Haven school system doing a good job training Assistant Principals for Principalships? I'm surprised that there were only 3 internal people interested in these positions. And why weren't they interviewed first?

Two white women and one black man.

Interesting.

posted by: FIX THE SCHOOLS on June 11, 2010 4:53pm
There you go again, 3/5. Corporate Profiteering?
Without cutting and pasting one of the links to some article from last century column on the evils of charter schools, or some wacky conspiracy-laden diatribe from Berkley, California - can you please back up your assertion that the New Haven reform program is a way for corporatist skull dogs to make millions?

Can you please prove my wacky conspiracy-laden diatribe wrong So far you have not.And I can back it it up.Look at the race to the top money is tied with expanding charter schools.

In recent years, public charter schools in Connecticut and around the United States have proven that students living in poverty are capable of high achievement. Now the Obama administration has made the quality of a state's charter school law a key criterion to win the $4 billion at stake in the federal Race to the Top grant competition.


can you please back up your assertion that the New Haven reform program is a way for corporatist skull dogs to make millions?

You need to check out corporatist vampire Domus Board of Directors.

http://www.domuskids.org/boardofdirectors.html

We have had charter schools in New Haven for over a decade now. About 10% of the public school kids living in New Haven attend one of 6 charter schools. And with Domus opening and AF growing, that number will go up.

So exactly where has the money been made? Please provide a NEW HAVEN example. Educate us.

The money will be made over a period of time. As this school reform three card monte is put in place here in NewHaven. Also as I have said when did Domus get the bid to run urban youth. How many other was allowed to put in a bid.

Like I said Fix you have the mind set of a corporatist. How about you come clean and educate use.Skull Lawyer or Banker.Or may be you are trying to open your own charter school or maybe a family memeber has a charter school.I think you are a banker!!!

How about Jim O'connor for the Cross job? Ms. Sherban-Kline is very capable also---just my opinion ==hope one of these two get the job---

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My mission from this day forward until I am put in the ground will be to show the public and the families in our community what selfish and self-serving people are attempting to do to public education in order to benefit themselves-----I thought we might be able to work alongside charter schools in order to benefit our children-----but our mission and yours are totally different-----I wont let this facade continue-----Are you listening ... Tom

Hey Fix the schools.You say my the links to some article from last century column on the evils of charter schools.Answer this question fix. New York under king Bloomberg and King klein reached with the teachers union and The New York Legislature who voted to more than double the number of charter schools in the state.The measure would raise the maximum number of charter schools to 460 from the current 200, a ceiling the state has almost reached. The increase would be phased in over the next four years, with more than 60 expected to open each year.

In New York City, the number of charter schools would be capped at 214; the city has almost 100 now.


Although more charter schools will be created, the bill increased oversight of the schools and added regulations on how they are formed and operated.

In a statement, Mr. Bloomberg, an enthusiastic supporter of charter schools, cautioned that while "it is not a perfect bill," it "preserved the key components of the nation's most successful system of charter schools."

The bill, which Gov. David A. Paterson is expected to sign, bars the opening of any for-profit charter schools; opponents of the schools say such operations can lead to abuses. Existing for-profit schools could remain open.

The bill imposes, for the first time, a limit on the number of charters in New York City. And it gives the state — the Board of Regents or the State University of New York, which both authorize charters — the power to decide which neighborhoods or demographics the new schools would serve.

Under current procedures, New York City officials have been effectively able to decide where charters should go, leading to complaints that some neighborhoods, like Harlem, had become saturated with them.

And I like this one.The bill also allows the state comptroller to audit charter schools, which charter school advocates had resisted. I wonder why the charter school advocates had resisted this one?
And check this one out fix. Both union and King bloomberg and king Klein argee with this.In New York City, both City Hall and the teachers' union, which has opposed the growth of charter schools, ultimately found enough to like in the legislation. My question to you fix is why can we get this bill passed here.And do you agree with this bill.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/29/nyregion/29charter.html

Does anyone know why the inside applicants don't seem to be in contention for the job? Say what you want about hiring from within, but there must be a reason, whether based upon reality or upon someone's faulty perception.

Take a look at the halls, building this year - and you'll know why none of the internal candidates are an option.

With that said, of the two - MSK is the top choice ...

3/5 - All in all, the bill in NY IS a good one because it increases the number of charters significantly. And btw, in New York City, there is FULL public funding for charters...for operations and for facilities.

Compare that to Connecticut where the funding for charters is dismal. Despite the claims in the state's Race to the Top Application (It would be more accurate to call the CT. application "RACE TO THE MIDDLE") that Connecticut is supportive of charters, they only receive about 75% of what the host district spends. And with very few exceptions, there is no facility funding which means that charters have to raise millions from private sources - or do without.

I'll tell you what 3/5, I would like nothing more than to tell all of those hedge fund managers to keep their money. What do you say that you and I go to Hartford to lobby for that together? We'll wear tee-shirts that say "Keep the Corporatist Vampires out of public education - Full Public Funding for Charter Schools!" I'm serious.

As for the audit requirements, charters already are required to have their financial statements audited by a certified public accountant. This requirement has not changed - nor should it. The NY comptroller audit is an entirely different matter and the reason why some charters were opposed to this provision is because there was some indication that the comptroller's audit would have more to do with a political agenda rather than proper accounting. Nevertheless, real charter school proponents ought to be strongly in support of financial transparency and accountability.

We want GOOD charters, not ALL charters. If there are financial shenanigans - close 'em down. If they don't educate kids at a satisfactory level, close 'em down. Pull the charter and close 'em down!

Tom Burns, FINALLY we agree on something! Our mission IS very different than yours. proponents of high performing charter schools seek to educate all children to their highest potential. We want to close the achievement gap. Your union seeks to protect the jobs, pay, and benefits of your members.

Two completely different missions.

It is painfully clear what is going to happen. If you pay attention to the AD's run in the paper it mentions nothing about Hillhouse High and their need for a principal. WHY? Dr. Mayo will be MOST LIKELY be appoitning Coach Kermit Carolina to the principal role....

Kermit Carolina is the perfect candidate to take the helm at Hillhouse High School. He is a committed resident and educator with the heart to deal with social problems and academic success. He is an avid mentor who walks the walk!

FIX THE SCHOOLS on June 13, 2010 8:30pm

3/5 - All in all, the bill in NY IS a good one because it increases the number of charters significantly. And btw, in New York City, there is FULL public funding for charters…for operations and for facilities.

Compare that to Connecticut where the funding for charters is dismal. Despite the claims in the state's Race to the Top Application (It would be more accurate to call the CT. application "RACE TO THE MIDDLE") that Connecticut is supportive of charters, they only receive about 75% of what the host district spends. And with very few exceptions, there is no facility funding which means that charters have to raise millions from private sources - or do without.

First of all the reason that there is full public funding for Charter School students in New York is that most Charter Schools now are in the public school building and they get to use the facility.Now here in Ct. most of the charter schools have there own buildings.I think the New Haven schools system has one charter school building which is call common ground and they get full funding.But remeber across this country public schools are facing budget cuts and laying off teachers and closing schools.Look at West Haven laying off fifty four teachers and closing two schools.So how can charter schools expect to get more money over the public schools when most students are in the public school system.Remeber you said charter schools are public.So if they are they should take the same budget cuts as the other public schools are doing.


http://epicpolicy.org/files/EPSL-0505-113-EPRU.pdf
I'll tell you what 3/5, I would like nothing more than to tell all of those hedge fund managers to keep their money. What do you say that you and I go to Hartford to lobby for that together? We'll wear tee-shirts that say "Keep the Corporatist Vampires out of public education - Full Public Funding for Charter Schools!" I'm serious

You need to check out how charter schools got there start.


http://epicpolicy.org/files/EPSL-0505-113-EPRU.pdf



I have been to Hartford to lobby.But not for the charter schools,But for the union rights of the teachers.I am not for charter school due to the fact that most charter schools will not take non speaking english students,physical or mental disability students.Most charter schools refuse to allow there teachers to form a union.Now how about you and me going after teach for american and conncan who's Board of Directors are load with the Corporatist Vampires. Look at Conncan.
One of there Board of Directors is a Former Partner and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs.They even have Regional President of Webster Bank On there Advisory Board.

05/13/2010
Webster Bank, National Association announced that it is the latest target of a civil lawsuit claiming overdraft fees especially for transactions on debit cards are abusive and intended only to boost revenues and profits. The suit against the bank comes as similar lawsuits have been filed elsewhere in the country, and legislators in Washington, including Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd, push to curb the fees. As of July 1, the Federal Reserve also will prohibit banks from charging overdraft fees on ATMs or debit cards, unless the customer agrees to pay extra charges for going over balances. The suit against the bank, filed by the West Hartford firm of Izard Nobel, states that Webster could decline transactions or warn customers if they are about to overdraw accounts. Instead, they are processed and fees charged.

And teacher for american Board of Directors is just as worst.

http://www.teachforamerica.org/about/our_boards.htm#regional_board

So how about you and me demanding that they kick off those Corporatist Vampires off of there Board of Directors!!!

As for the audit requirements, charters already are required to have their financial statements audited by a certified public accountant. This requirement has not changed - nor should it. The NY comptroller audit is an entirely different matter and the reason why some charters were opposed to this provision is because there was some indication that the comptroller's audit would have more to do with a political agenda rather than proper accounting. Nevertheless, real charter school proponents ought to be strongly in support of financial transparency and accountability.

It should be done by the state comptroller's due to the fact thst the books can be open to the public.The reason that the charter schools didn't want the comptroller audit is that they would have to let the pubilc look at the see the audit.As of now the public tax payer can not see there records.

Last I am sick and tired of blaming teachers for failure.Here is how it works.

1.Parents!!!! are to make sure that the children come to school,The tools to learn.the Parents!!!! are to make sure that all scool assigments are due.Parents!!!! are to handle behavior problems.Parents whe call up to the school must show up.

2.School Principal there job is to ensure that students meet national, State, and local academic standards preparing budgets and reports on various subjects, such as finances, attendance and student performance. And work along with teachers and parents to ensure that the students meet academic standards.

If the job description for WCHS principal includes closing windows in sub-zero weather ... Hopefully, the replacement will do better.

To the Hillhouse alum: If it is true that the superintendent intends to appoint the coach, is that good or bad?

Regarding WCHS: It's sad that someone is so fixated on open windows that he/she thinks that that is something a very busy principal should even have to notice.

Also regarding WCHS: Isn't it time that the teachers and students and parents heard exactly who will be the principal after the current principal retires? Retirement dates are usually June 30, which is only two weeks away.

@Public Educator:

...Don't forget...we pay your salary. We don't feel like paying the BOE to heat the East Rock neighborhood due to inefficient school buildings and careless actions by school staff.

Taxpayer:

You do not pay my salary because I don't work for the New Haven school system. However, even if I did, my position would be the same. What the earlier posting described is not the responsibility of a principal.

I have worked at Wilbur Cross High School for a few years with 11 1/2 years in the system. I truly believe you are loosing a Great Principal and if you overlooked Ms. Sherban-Kline you'd be making a BIG mistake. Ms. Sherban-Kline would be a great asset as a Principal. She knows every nook and cranny about Cross. She can't be fooled, knows her job and is no nonsence with the students. I truly like working with her and feel she is a fantastic leader.

There is tremendous staff support within the building for appointing Ms. Sherban-Kline as principal. Michele has spent her entire professional career at Cross, first as an exemplary educator, then as an administrative intern, then as an AP. Her service to this school and her commitment to urban education is measured in decades. There is no one in this district who knows the building, the students, the staff and the challenges we face better than she. No one. Her organizational abilities are legend, her way with our students incredibly tough, but fair.

The spirit of reform simply cannot be to throw out all that was and start over. Our students deserve the fully-responsible leadership of an educator who has shown them, everyday, that they matter.

As the largest school in the district, working with the the most at-risk kids in our communities, Cross is desperately in need of leadership continuity. Ms. Sherban-Kline is that person.

Allison Matura
Cross High School

"Let us put our heads together and see what life we can make for our children"

• Tatanka Iotanka - Sitting Bull

Has the board of education made any decisions about replacing these principals? Aren't they officially retired as of the end of the day on Wednesday?