tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post7956998504582908757..comments2022-03-02T17:47:57.151-08:00Comments on Edmonds School District Weblog: Administration governs through harassment and intimidationESD15.orghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13226260553219032275noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-4685826798315191122009-06-19T21:41:39.349-07:002009-06-19T21:41:39.349-07:00Good lord! Get over yourself! I suppose it must ma...Good lord! Get over yourself! I suppose it must make you feel better to believe such ridiculous stories. Imagine - with stories like yours, I cannot imagine anyone hiring you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-15019545339655856152008-04-20T14:52:00.000-07:002008-04-20T14:52:00.000-07:00I worked with these people and they where some of ...I worked with these people and they where some of the most intelectual and kindest people I had med, while working in the school district. I was set back greatly to come to work and find this kind of stuff going on. However, after my initial upset, I realized that "yes" I too had felt the bullying and had just brushed it off. But I didn't realize it untill I stumbles upon this article that Chris had writen. I think the new administration at the school level is better, but still I keep my eyes and ears open.<BR/>It was greatly unfortunate to see the Ruthers leave and then an even bigger blow to see others go as well. There were a few that needed to move on, but not the Ruthers and teachers that left. I now get it and this whole thing will mark my sole and never let me forget how ruthless people of power can, even twards those that are most honest and worthy of continuing make a difference to children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-821947966543901492007-11-14T12:12:00.000-08:002007-11-14T12:12:00.000-08:00All this time I've been working in administration ...All this time I've been working in administration and I had no idea the harassing behavior extended to the teaching staff. I, like many other support staff, have always believed that we were the only ones short changed by management. I can not believe how naive I have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-77365508425634660212007-11-13T18:14:00.000-08:002007-11-13T18:14:00.000-08:00I wonder how many teachers have left because of th...I wonder how many teachers have left because of the direct or indirect bullying? I could cite 5, perhaps 6.old teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09927092877433584407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-7383635181400890642007-11-11T17:33:00.000-08:002007-11-11T17:33:00.000-08:00This is exactly why I left.This is exactly why I left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-19749944863345885922007-11-10T16:19:00.000-08:002007-11-10T16:19:00.000-08:00Board policies 8207 and 8207-R1 you will find in t...Board policies 8207 and 8207-R1 you will find in the student section. HR really does not have anything worth a damn, governing harassment. I know from my personal experiences that there is good reason for the district to not have harassment language in the HR category of the 6000's. Very apparent the district expects its students to set a good example, and lead the way in the "Do unto others" arena. I don't appreciate the district administration exuding this kind of attitude towards me or my children. At this point I have stopped bringing my oldest son around, because of the ill and arrogant treatment toward him in the workplace. Some of you should not be working at any capacity in a school district. Oh yeah.... You know who I'm referring to. And keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-75129717498044866422007-11-09T23:50:00.000-08:002007-11-09T23:50:00.000-08:00Amazing to me that as soon as the district gets ba...Amazing to me that as soon as the district gets backed into corner on an issue, there is an immediate retaliatory response. They always have a contigency to sit opposition to intellect. The travisty land transactions in terms of $ can't be rivaled, but many decisions on a daily basis that I see, quickly add up. I have seen thousands of taxpayer dollars wasted because middle managers aren't even qualified enough to put a tape measure to good use. Nothing like a $15,000 dollar purchase, that must be sent right on down to maintenance to be retro fitted, because a middle manager can't read a tape measure. The funny thing is, I have actually seen this person use a tape measure for some of these purchases. So what the !@#$ goes wrong? I don't get it. Don't ask me for help, as a regular old employee I probably wouldn't know what the #$&* to do with the thing. This kind of crap just kills me. Hey you, if you're reading...... If you made just one of these terrible decisions in the private sector, we'd be be picking out colors to decorate your adult care home. You know, sadly there is nobody along the way that cares enough to do the right kind of cleansing. If measuring in inches some how keeps you at bay, try measuring in miles. Just turn around, start walking, and count. Easy as one, two, three.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29571009.post-33665663776452322672007-11-09T20:07:00.000-08:002007-11-09T20:07:00.000-08:00I would suggest a civil lawsuit, sounds like age d...I would suggest a civil lawsuit, sounds like age discrimination as well as constructive termination. The only way to get a bully to leave you alone, and leave others alone, is to cause him pain that is greater than any benefit derived from bullying.<BR/><BR/>Lawyers are good at causing pain, if you have a good one, that is. We know the district doesn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com