From today's Sun article on Spencer Mullin bailing early:
"That's the real Spencer Mullin. Everybody gets to see the real Spencer Mullin one more time on his way out the door."
- School Committee Member Mike Mikes
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What was Saturday's quote?
I voted for him before I voted against him.
It is easy for Mr. Miles to sit back and play Monday morning quarterback. But when your on the team, you have to blame yourself at some point.
I think he has taken some responsibility for voting for him...he acknowledged it at a past meeting and said it was a mistake, he didn't want to be the only one who didn't vote for him or something to that effect.
No quote on Saturday, I just liked that one because it was so candid. Miles is good copy as they say!
You are right Brian, Mr. Miles did admit to his mistake, but it wasn’t until after Mr. Mullin gave is resignation papers. I think all the board members and citizens of the community are frustrated /disappointed in the outcome. But, Mr. Miles was elected by the people to vote YES or NO for an outcome that is best for the School District. He was not elected to vote YES just because everyone else did. I am not 100% but I do believe he also seconded the vote to hire Mr. Mullin, and then later criticizes the previous board (which he was a part of) for pushing it through before “he left the parking lot”. In my opinion it sounds like he is trying to play both sides.
Personally, I feel this is what happens when you hire people from within the community. In the end, politics take control of the situation.
I hope the next School Board whether it is the same board or a new one learns from this and lets the next superintendent do the job he or she had been hired to do and keep personal politics aside.
I don't know about you, but I've listened to Mr Miles dissappointment with Mullin since the first months the guy was on the job.
I've talked with him about this many times.
He tried to work with the guy, tried to get him to improve his communication issues, tried to get him to work with others..and eventually just couldn't take it any more.
He's been consistent about this, and about being very vocal and transparent all along the way.
He started out being supportive because it was obvious that the board had chosen Miles.. but lost all confidence with the guy over time.
Thats just my opinion.. but its what I see.
Shawn you just clarified my point. “He started out being supportive because it was obvious that the board had chosen Miles.. but lost all confidence with the guy over time.”
Mr. Miles was part of this board. He seconded the motion to fast track the hiring process of Dr. Mullin. The same process he later criticized at meetings blaming the previous board. It wasn’t just the other board members it was Mr. Miles too. Sorry but he can’t have it both ways. Now he has admitted it was a mistake and I expect that and I know others do too. Everyone makes mistakes or better yet everyone at some point is told something that sounded a lot better than what they received. So I can understand his frustration, but to try and excuse yourself from partaking in the process? That is not someone I want looking after my tax dollars or better yet someone I want involved with picking the next superintendent.
This is not the only case I have witnessed watching the meetings. There have been motions that have been made at one meeting, voted on YES or NO, and then the following week motioned again and reversed his votes. I believe they actually had to have someone else motion it, re-word it and then vote on it again. This is just my opinion but it sounds like this is what we’ll always get with Mr. Miles an unsure or go with the crowd vote.
You know, you can pretend all you want, but it was a seen at the time that Mullin was the chosen one by DJ and the rest of that crowd.
You can try to keep pushing it off onto Miles (gee, I wonder who's campaign committee your on), but it was obvious to everyone watching what was going on.
The embarrassing, unprofessional behavior towards the Superintendent at the time, who was driven out of the position was the main issue of Miles campaign at the time.
And in the end he was right, and the new board has had to ask that Superintendent back to "get us out of this pickle."
I am not pretending that the rest of the board wanted to hire Dr. Mullin. At the time, they ALL thought he was the most qualified and the right guy for the job. Mr. Miles appears to be trying to distance himself from the issue. I feel he should be called on it. I don’t see anything wrong with this, you questions elected officials actions or comments on your blog. We may not always agree but it’s good to get a different opinion or perspective.
If anyone let down the students and the taxpayers it was Dr.Mullin.
It appears Dr. Mullin may have bit of more than he could chew, not knowing how political the job actually was might have been a big factor. But the same could be said for Dr. Mullin regarding the embarrassing, unprofessional behavior this current board treated him with. Don’t get me wrong I think any Superintendent should be asked tough questions, and answer phone calls from the parents or board members. But they must also be allowed to do their job. The difference is with Ms. Espindle, she could do both. But that came with a hefty price tag. It was Ms. Espindle who opts not to come back. You call it forced out, but maybe she didn’t want to deal with a board that was going to hold her feet to the fire for a change. Maybe the job of Superintendent is more taxing on a person than it comes off be. Maybe this is the reason why the get paid huge contracts with many perks. Maybe it would better to take that money one person would receive and divide it up between 2 or more people to complete the tasks.
I agree that bringing back Ms. Espindle was a good move. She knew the system and could get moving on day one.
I think the board whether the same or a new one will have a tough task selecting a new Superintendent. Let’s just hope they take a step back, leave personal differences at the door, learn from the past and work towards moving our school system forward.
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