An Update on Our Progress

Today - November 29 - marked the start of the second trimester at the high school.  One-third of the school year is gone.

Our district engaged in significant restructuring this year.  There was staff movement, student movement, and significant changes.

With one-third of the school year gone, what have we learned?

I have been in every building multiple times.  I know that good instruction is taking place.  Students are learning.  Teachers and staff are engaged.  Students greet me with smiles and seem genuinely happy at school.

Yet, I know that not everyone is satisfied with how the restructuring has gone.

Transportation in and around Hayes in the morning is problematic.  Some days everyone arrives on time.  Other days there are long waits.  Some parents, frustrated by the long wait on Nixon, let their sons or daughters out of the car and expect them to walk along Nixon to Hayes.  That is a problem.

Every school is larger than it was last year.  Adjusting to more students in the hallways and on busses and at lunch has created some concern among students, staff, and parents.

While the restructuring was done to save money, the promise was made that this would lead to educational improvements as well.

I am still confident that the plan that was created and implemented is working and will work, but I am also aware that all of us have had to make significant adjustments this year.  If you have concerns do not hesitate to contact me so that we can work toward solutions together.