It's All About The Benjamin's

Joyce proved that her intention was very clear when coming to Marshall. The vision that she saw was not about excellence in education. It was not about keeping kids first. Her vision was $$$$$$$. Her vision was to collect a Michigan pension along with her Indiana pension. And what did we do? We bought into it! We didn't win anything. We lost! In a major way. She will be leaving here at the end of her contract and feel like she turned this District around. Well she did, she turned this District into the ground. The sad thing is - she won't care. She doesn't care that she drove off some very good employees in this District. She will be traveling the world - she is an international Super Star! - she is going to spread her vision world-wide. To the Marshall School Board: You let us down! 3.8 out of 5? When this bond doesn't pass - I hope you as a Board aren't surprised. Let's wait a couple years when we have a real Superintendent, and maybe a School Board with a spine - and then lets talk about a Bond Issue.

Which Way Will They Sway?

Tonight - March 27th - Will be the Superintendent Review talks in the Community Room at the Middle School. The meeting takes place at 6:00pm. If you can't make the meeting, stay tuned to www.mpschangeisgood.blogspot.com for the latest information coming out of the meeting.

Congratulations Ron!

Its Official. Ron Behrenwald was hired by Cedar Springs Public Schools at last night's CSPS Board Meeting. Thanks for everything you did for the Marshall Public Schools. A true class act, and an unbelievable leader.

More Fallout on the way?

Is another well respected Administrator on their way out? We are hearing that Susan Townsend - Principal of Walters Elementary is in the running for an Administrative position in another District. Anybody have any information on this rumor we are hearing? How long do we all stand by while all these great Administrators leave us? But hey, as long as we have the good "Doctor" at the helm we should all be happy - - Right?!?

Superintendents Review

Tuesday Night at 6:00. Community Room at the Middle School. Joyce's evaluation meeting. Show up and see what her "yes Joyce" friends Vic, Janice, and Dan say about her. Will Paul, John, Chris, and Ali stand up for change? Come on down and check it out. Her evaluation discussion will be held in closed session - by Joyce's request. But there will be an open session of the meeting.

Check It Out!!!

It's good to see that The Marshall Chronicle has also realized how great of a tool a blog can be! Check it out with the following link: Chronicle Advisor Blog
The most recent posting is "How would you review Dr. Joyce Phillips' leadership?"
Head on over to their blog and post away on how you think she should be reviewed?"

"Not on the work clock" - "Concerned Citizen"??!!??

Joyce states in the current issue of The Marshall Chronicle that she attended the Citizens Bond Campaign meeting "not on the work clock" and she was "attending as a concerned citizen". She should have been there as "Superintendent" of the District. If you want to get behind this bond Joyce - then get behind it. Don't come to the meeting as a "concerned citizen". Are you afraid that if this renewal of this bond fails - then you will be the one to blame? Also The Chronicle reported that approximately 20 people showed up for the meeting. What wasn't reported is that a majority of the 20 people were from Kingscott and School officials. It would be interesting to know how many community members were there - maybe 5? Doesn't sound like there is much community interest in this renewal. Of course at their next meeting there will be more people in attendance and they will try to spin that into how the community is so excited about the bond now. But that will happen when each attendee of the original meeting is told to bring 10 others with them for the next meeting!

Ron Behrenwald on the way out?

Ron Behrenwald is in the top 3 for a Principal position somewhere other than Marshall. Sources say he is pretty much "the top choice". Like other bloggers have said, this is truly a sad day for Marshall. But a great time for Ron. If he gets this position he will be going to a place where its Superintendent will let him do his job. His new boss will not be telling him how to run his building, like his current boss does. Shame on the current Marshall School Board for letting this happen! They could've stopped this downward spiral a long time ago. Unfortunately we will keep on spiraling downward and it will all be on the Board's shoulders when we hit rock bottom - or have we already hit?