Saturday, April 14, 2007

Hmmm...

The outcome of Monday night's vote is no big surprise, but it is peculiar to say the least. Let's review: When the school board approved a community activities director position and several reading specialist positions a few weeks ago, the job postings were up on the school district's website within a day or two. Makes sense to me...they were actively recruiting.

For the new athletic supporter position, the administration admits they didn't know how much the position would cost district taxpayers, there's been no website posting, and when we last read about the position in the BNR, the district didn't have a job description either. Add to the mix the fact that one of the board members abstained from voting on the new position "for personal reasons."

Mysteriously, the following information has appeared:

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Job Posting
Baraboo School District
April 10, 2007

Baraboo School District has an opening beginning in the 2007-2008 school year for a full-time activities director. This position will serve as the district leader in the planning and supervision of district activities, including athletic and extra-curricular activities. Specific functions of the position include leadership, planning, supervision, staff development, public relations, communication, budget development, staff relations, facilities scheduling, and record keeping. Candidates should possess or be willing to work toward WI certification 51 (administrative). The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the community of Baraboo and to the Baraboo School District through proactive efforts to build channels of communication and relationships with student participants, coaches, advisors, parents, and the community. Candidates willing to obtain residency in the school district of Baraboo will be given preference. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, references, and credentials to: Machell Schwarz, Baraboo High School, 1201 Draper Street, Baraboo, WI 53913. Materials should be received by April 30, 2007.
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Is it payback time for the one school board member that holds a teaching license, sits on the personnel committee for the school district, and abstained from voting? Like I said, it looks peculiar...We'll see.

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