Editor,
In the 14 years I have taught in this [school] system, I have observed the management of five people. From the viewpoint of this teacher, this school year has been the first in some time where the actions and attitude of the superintendent successfully communicated care and concern for both children and staff. This school year has begun healing the rift that developed over the last several years.
Is a change made in the hope of finding an elusive “better” candidate worth the risk of fracturing the gains made in the last year? Is change indicated when stability is needed? What, in concrete and measurable terms, do you hope to add to the position that is worth the risk of loss?
I will add one disclaimer, I am not privy to the financial dealings of the board and the superintendent’s role in those.
I suggest that for the good of the district, you convert Mr. Pruitt’s status from interim to permanent. …Randolph P. Stainer