We avoided the trap of simply throwing money at the problem. Instead, we took great care to see that folks weren't handcuffed by lack of necessary staff, materials, or training. Finally, we were strong and visible advocates and cheerleaders for our school and our staff - both in the community and in the school. We began to take the time to celebrate the good stuff - new or old, big or small, related to technical assistance or not. We made sure our staff knew that we appreciated each of them and their efforts - in personal conversations, in public forums, and heck, even in union negotiations.
Nobody wants to be there.
I can tell you that our school is probably better off for having been there. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the folks who helped us from the Department of Education. As a Board, we also sincerely appreciate the continued efforts of our leadership, our staff, and our community. Remember, I did not ask you to listen. Please read the Fine Print about copyrights, etc.