When our new super came in last summer there was an Open House held so all the community could meet him. Since I already knew him, I did not attend. Since he was from a different county he was very excited about meeting everyone.
j/k, our Principal has a pretty good relationship, We think.
But heck we've never even met the new District Superintendant (she's been on the job 2 mo- our school starts with a C.. that' s awhole other can of worms, let alone the District Super or the School board.
Not from lack of invites or trying (they probably have my email on junk blocker or some adult filter by now. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
<font size=""1""><font color="#"black"">Liberalism is not an affilation its a curable disease. </font></font><br /><br><font color="#"gray"">~Wisdom of Shawnshuefus</font><br /><br><font color="#"blue""><font size=""1"">The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is...
we do not specifically report to our school board, although I do believe that we have a good relationship with them. We share with them our success and concerns, they are usually more than willing to help us with any concerns. I think that the whole picture needs to work well together to make a school district truly good. We also have it in with our superintendent and ass't superintendent, that always helps. Of course it doesn't hurt when you sleep with a board member...ha ha ha my husband is on the board! Gotcha!
"When you stop learning you stop growing."
MYKIDSMOM, I agree that having an open communication with your school board is extremely important. Think about it, they make decisions for your children. Who else do you enlist that trust in other than yourself? No one. I wouldn't let ANYONE made any decisions for my children's life. So when it comes to decisions about their education, that's no exception. Now obviously there are things you can't control, but you can sure as heck make your voice known and get educated yourself on what decisions are being made.
I plan on rallying parents together to get to more board meetings and be a voice for our kids. Go for it. I'm doing it.
Our principal has always asked permission for fundraisers. We have never been turned down. Actually it was into my third time of being an officer before I realized that permission had to be sought.
Our new Super seems to be excited about everyone getting involved. I usually avg two board meetings per year if that many as a citizen, just to find out what is going on. He has requested that each school refer a parent to be recognized at board meetings, but as far as I know the PTOs are not involved yet. I guess I will find out.
