They might become more helpful to teachers if they did. Turner said it would be beneficial if administrators returned to the classrooms once in a while. It would probably open communication a lot better because folks could begin to see it both ways, Turner said. Teachers on average say they communicate well with principals, but they rated communication with central office administrators as only fair. Superintendent Joe Gonzales explained communication to central administration normally progresses from teachers to principals to the central office.
Teachers also say support from administrators is lacking.
Turner said trustees have made it a priority to consider personalities when appointing principals to campuses. We ve really tried to blend personalities, Turner said. That s one reason that two years ago we moved so many principals around. We were trying to get the right person at the right spot at the right time. Turner said the coming changes in leadership probably won t affect teachers feelings toward the district s leaders.