Disappointing Director's Search

Low Turnout at Recent Meet is Upsetting

On Monday evening from 5 until 6 pm, an “open forum discussion about desirable director attributes” was held in the MLWGS auditorium.

Unfortunately, only a small handful of parents and students showed up to provide input and share what the qualities that they would like to see in the next Mr. Hunt.

For one hour, the MLWGS community had a rare opportunity – to speak directly with the six Regional Board members who will ultimately choose our school’s next director.

Yet most of us let this opportunity slip by without giving it a single thought.For weeks this meeting was well-publicized through morning announcements, e-mails, and even with a message on the school homepage.

It is truly embarrassing that only a dozen or so parents and students made the sacrifice of one hour to attend this vitally important forum.

According to one student in attendance, “they didn’t even fill the first row of seats.”

How can the MLWGS Regional Board select a candidate who meets the diverse range of qualities that parents, teachers, and students all hope to see in next year’s director if we fail to raise our voice?

If more parents and students had taken advantage of Monday night’s opportunity, then the Regional Board might have come away with a better understanding of what we want in the next MLWGS top gun.

Although it is slightly reassuring to learn that nearly 400 online questionnaires have been submitted, the lack of face-to-face involvement is disappointing to say the least.

But, the MLWGS community has one last chance. On November 13 at 9 am, parents and students can tell the Regional Board what sorts of qualities they would like our new director to possess.

Each speaker is allotted three minutes, so make some notes, come out, and let your voice be heard!

Just drop by the main office and sign up to speak at the public comment section of the next board meeting.

Or, if you are unable to make this meeting, do the next best thing. Take five minutes and go ahead and complete the online “Official Director’s Search Survey ”on the MLWGS website.