Five percent

In an October 17, 2006 memorandum addressed to Baraboo School District Professional Educators, with copies to Dr. Peter Gust (teacher's union), Mr. William Froelich (BEA president), Board of Education, the school district leadership team, and posted on the school district website for a month, the author of the memo stated:

"In any social organization, of which community is one, there will always be five percent of the people who will never raise their motivation to become part of preparing the organization for the meeting the needs of change to prepare for the future. My guess is that we know who those individuals in our community are."

Words never rang so true! Five percent of the responses represent the Baraboo School District superintendent as beyond reproach. These respondents are obviously unmotivated to become part of preparing our Baraboo schools to meet the need for change and prepare for the future.

It's clearly time for a change. With 71% of responses supporting the ouster of the superintendent one way or another, the writing is on the wall. Only 24% are willing to consider reinstating Baraboo School superintendent Lance Alwin - and then, only IF he's cleared.

The memo's author, Lance Alwin, can now dine on his words with the five percent vote of support he received as part of the BNR online poll below. Bon appetit!

BTW - about those mouse turds referenced in the same memo...maybe this will help.

BNR doesn't know what to think...

until you tell them. They're withholding an opinion on Lance Alwin's performance pending the completion of the investigation. Stand for something or you'll fall for anything. I'm thinking of a word describing the BNR's position on the matter. Rhymes with jello. :(

UPDATED!! Poll results inked in the BNR 2/23
This question was on the BNR online poll, with the following selection of answers.

The Baraboo School District's administrator is on paid leave pending an investigation into his job performance. What's the best way to move forward?

Answer
- He shouldn't have to face an investigation and should be given his job back immediately. 22 votes (5%)
- He should be allowed to return to work only if the investigation clears him. 111 votes (24%)
- Too much damage will have been done. It's time for the district and the administrator to work toward a settlement or buyout of his contract. 146 votes (31%)
- He should be fired regardless of the outcome of the investigation. 185 votes (40%)

Analysis of results later today...