Don't let the door hit you on the way out - Superintendent Thane.
Superintendent Mark Thane, and others, described himself as the "hometown superintendent". In trying to make this post short let's ask one simple question. Just exactly what did Mark Thane do that was so good for his hometown of Missoula?
Did he work to re-establish a neighborhood school system that had been so badly desecrated by past superintendents and Missoula County Public Schools Trustees?
Did he work to lower administrative costs throughout the school district?
Did he work to eliminate the UN sponsored International Baccalaureate Program that has taken such a foothold in Missoula County Public Schools so much so that some schools are entirely IB. /Did he do what the nearby CoeurdA'lene, Id. school district and eliminate the IB program?
Did he work on transparency in all school related business, such a on the MCPS website and in conversations on radio programs and at civic events?
Did he seek to include the public in all open houses throughout the district when each school had finished it's renovation using the expensive bond funds? Etc. Etc.
No, no. and no.... Mark Thane,Missoula hometown boy and now man, did not do a thing for his hometown in a positive manner.
Again, don't let the door hit you, Mr. Thane, on the way out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK6PQsSqkaY
Above is a YouTube video on the origins of the saying:
"Don't let the door hit you on the way out". Interesting. Maybe we need to use it more when a government official leaves, especially when they leave Missoula County Public Schools (for the most part MCPS officials are really not on board with the Missoula people).
Monday, June 24, 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Voices of Montana "It's All About Schools" Legislative News
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On Today's Show, It's All About Schools! <br>Safety, Funding, Report Cards, and the what transpired during the Legislative Process that could have an Impact on Public Education. Tune into your local station between 9:00 and 10:00, we look forward to taking your questions live.</p>— Voices of Montana (@VoicesofMT) <a href="https://twitter.com/VoicesofMT/status/1121406765004988416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Link to visit info on Voices of Montana radio show and education news.
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Link to visit info on Voices of Montana radio show and education news.
Friday, May 17, 2019
KPAX footage on the new Jeanette Rankin School up Miller Creek School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJmd0XG8j8A
This link will connect you to a You Tube video of Jill Valley from KPAX TV reporting on the new school up Miller Creek - the Jeanette Rankin School.
This link will connect you to a You Tube video of Jill Valley from KPAX TV reporting on the new school up Miller Creek - the Jeanette Rankin School.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Bond elections protocol questions in 2015 for MCPS
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Click on the link above to read about questionable MCPS bond protocol information on election night in 2015.
Click on the link above to read about questionable MCPS bond protocol information on election night in 2015.
Monday, April 22, 2019
http://www.ruraledu.org/user_uploads/file/Dollars_and_Sense.pdf
msw is posting this great website/study that goes into much detail about the validity of small schools, thus neighborhood schools.
http://www.ruraledu.org/user_uploads/file/Dollars_and_Sense.pdf
Friday, April 19, 2019
Former closed Rattlesnake Middle School principal hired to be the next MCPS superintendent taking the place of current supt. Mark Thane
https://missoulian.com/news/local/bozeman-superintendent-rob-watson-named-new-mcps-superintendent/article_31ddbaba-126b-53e0-91c9-c566ef56a7ae.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Please click on the above link to an article about Missoula County Public Schools newest superintendent, Rob Watson. Rob was actually a principal at Rattlesnake Middle School during the traumatic school closures in 2004. Some found it disappointing that Rob did not stick up for his school when under fire. Many did not, however, there were a few brave teachers and staff that did stick up for their school. After all, what is more important than a neighborhood school?!! It is one of top things that are so important for a child's success in school.
Please click on the above link to an article about Missoula County Public Schools newest superintendent, Rob Watson. Rob was actually a principal at Rattlesnake Middle School during the traumatic school closures in 2004. Some found it disappointing that Rob did not stick up for his school when under fire. Many did not, however, there were a few brave teachers and staff that did stick up for their school. After all, what is more important than a neighborhood school?!! It is one of top things that are so important for a child's success in school.
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