| Evolving Leadership |
6/10/04 7:00 AM |
| Author:
Patty Dump
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Almost eight years ago, I was one of five teachers hired to start an alternative school.
I was chosen because I specifically stated I wanted to work with at-risk students.
Our first superintendent believed our school would only last as long as the grant money was available and so gave us the liberty to choose what we thought was best for the school. He resigned that year.
Our next superintendent also resigned, as did the third.
Our fourth superintendent believed we were benefitting our student population and continued to allow us to operate independently as long as we were successful. If we approached a line of contention, that superintendent let us know, and we did what was needed.
That superintendent has now retired and we begin a new one in July.
Only three school board members remain who were on the board when the alternative school was presented and approved.
Each change of administration and school board creates a loss of continuity that must be overcome. It also creates new administrators who want to change the program to whatever vision they have.
But, I too, am due to retire soon.
Who keeps the mission going after the initial work is done?
Patty
Posted as a reply to:
Challenges to Implementing Shared Decision-Making by Patricia Bradley 
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