Poll: Weigh in on the Hazelwood School District Leadership Changes
With the announcement of a new interim superintendent Friday, what are your thoughts on what will happen next with the district.
Friday, the Hazelwood School District Board of Education suddenly announced the appointment of interim superintendent Grayling Tobias, effective immediately.
The board made the decision Thursday night, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and there's been no word on Steve Price, who's served as superintendent since July 2010.
The main message of the board is that they want to head into a "different direction" at this important juncture, but what are your thoughts?
Were you pleased with the job of Steve Price? What direction would you like to see the district take now?
Bob Emling
8:18 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
We can't seem to keep a Superintendent for a very long period. This says volumes what kind of shape our school district is in. Parents with children in this school district should be very concerned.
Jeannine
9:22 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
Ha. Bob I could not agree with you more. "Parents with children in this school district should be very concerned." I am and I hope they bring in somebody new as the permanent replacement. Somebody who actually holds principals accountable for bad decisions and somebody who calls back parents who have concerns. The assistant superintendents don't.
Angela Atkinson
9:29 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
As a parent in the district, I have to agree with both of you. Here's hoping that the next superintendent makes positive changes in the district.
Jeannine
11:29 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
Angela,
It's great to know Patch reporters will truthfully speak up and support the community when change is needed. Thank you!
Christie Norrick
12:52 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Leadership changes have become so common at area schools. In Jennings, they are beginning this school year with a new Superintendent, High School Principal, and other key players. I am excited about the talent the district has been able to attract but recognize the real concerns of students and parents. I hope that the new leadership, school wellness polices, collaborative initiatives - like Generations for a Healthy Community that Jennings is partnering with OASIS and Girl Scouts to offer - will improve academic achievement and student experience.
Linda
5:16 pm on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Constant turnover at the top usually indicates intense problems within the system. This does not bode well for Hazelwood.