Challenges for Dr. Bedell
July 7th, 2016
Do the Right Thing for Kids has focused its attention on and challenged the Boar[...]
Here are the questions asked KCMSD on September 9, 2009
1. Dr. Covington noted in a recent interview with Steve Kraske that each teacher in the district will be provided an annual evaluation of their performance based upon classroom observations. We applaud this effort and to that extent, wish to know in what ways these teachers will also be held accountable for the academic performance of their students?
2. Additionally, Dr. Covington stated that good teachers have the single biggest impact on student achievement. We agree that our students deserve fully certified and qualified teachers. With the exception of the Teach For America teachers, how many teachers will the district retain this year who hold only substitute or temporary certifications?
3. Dissatisfied with the performance of the Success For All reading program, the school board charged the administration with the task of researching alternative programs. Our district promised it would spend the 2008-2009 year researching reading programs. It was not clear to the audience who attended previous board meetings what reading program was eventually approved by the Board. Please provide us with the details of what reading programs have been adopted by the district for the 2009-2010 school year and in what ways the staff have been trained to instruct them.
