UPDATED. Dothan School Superintendent Update
Rickey StokesViewed: 15951
Posted by: RStokes
Date: Oct 26 2014 10:59 AM
DOTHAN: There is something brewing within the Dothan School Board. As to the facts of the situation, not even all of the "elected" board members are aware of what all is going on.
In The Dothan Eagle writer Jim Cook reports that he spoke with Dothan School Superintendent Tim Wilder. He denies knowledge of any situation. Wilder is reported to have stated that only he or the School Board Chairman, Harry Wayne Parrish, can change the board agenda.
Also there is a key to Wilder's comments, the school board attorney, Jere Segrest, has not communicated with Wilder on any issue.
Wilder is reported in Cook's article to say he has all of his text messages and emails.
RUMORED INFORMATION
The rumored information is a Dothan School Board employee has resigned. The RUMORED allegations are sexual harassment on behalf of "someone" within the system. Yes, I know who the someone the rumor is on, but in fairness to the "someone" I am not going to name him or her!
From what we understand, there is somewhat of a failure to communicate by Chairman Harry Wayne Parrish to all of the "elected" school board members. Parrish sometimes forgets a majority of the school board has to vote up or down anything he wants.
There is speculation that School Board Attorney Jere Segrest is conducting an investigation. Now Segrest is a great attorney but he ain't no investigator. But often times elected officials do not want the facts.
SCHOOL BOARDS
I do not cover the school boards much. I have found the "children" are most of the time the least on the mind of those in charge. The school system, all over, need a dramatic overhaul. In fact, a bulldozier crushing the current system and a new construction. This is not meant as to facilities but to the system, from Washington down to local.
Therefore, I do not cover the school board meetings. There is a lot of fluff and not much substance.
THE ISSUE
We will find out Monday evening if there is an issue, maybe. It might be one of those sweep under the rug issues, no issue, not one in the public, or left in the dark.
WILDER
Done a great job to keep the system drama free from the public so far. Seems to be moving the system forward such as technology. Reports he has been personable in the schools.
Was told on the rollout of the IPADS he was right in the middle with students hands on helping them.
Wilder has always been responsive when called. And he is very personable.
So in his defense, all could be rumors only.
And the person at the top gets shot at ( literal and not physical ). In other words, people like to beat you up and start manure about you.
So we will see.
UPDATED
A very smart person pointed out to me my use of literally and figuratively. Literally means "really" while figuratively means "in thought".
My meaning is, when you are at the top people like to jump on you. And that comes with when you are paid the big bucks.
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