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Hire a recruiter; raise the salary!

by Mimi at 9:37 pm.

I am not sure what the School Superintendent hopes will occur differently when we go back out there to search for the new Lowell High School headmaster.

Today’s Lowell Sun has the article by Jennifer Myers’ Search continues for LHS headmaster which gives you the background story.

Lowell was not successful in finding a suitable Headmaster for LHS. Why did we not get more than 13 applicants? No one is sure. Tonight during their regular scheduled bi-weekly meeting, the Lowell School Committee heard the Superintendent’s report, which was followed by an extensive discussion.

I agree with School Committeeman Jim Leary, get a recruiter. The ads are going to be placed in the same publications. Who are we going to attract that we did not before?

There was a lot of, and I mean, a lot of discussion on the salary range. There is a school of thought (excuse the pun) that the small difference between what the current headmaster makes and what the leaders of his team at LHS make is so low that it is obvious that a lot of qualified individuals probably said, I do not need that headache.

The Committee gave the Superintendent a couple of potential options: recruiter or change the salary. And then there is the issue of “restructuring” the leadership team at LHS.

What is disturbing about this search and its “failure” and here I echo School Committeewoman Alison Laraba, we should be able to find someone who has drive, ambition and wants the challenge; and let the salary be secondary. Where is that person?

As a taxpayer and a LHS alumni it is a bit frustrating that we knew years ago that the current Headmaster was going to retire; of course, he kept moving the date and we got rid of Karla because she wanted to bring about the change. But here we are about 4 months away from his retirement date and we do not have anyone to lead the high school.

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8 Responses to “Hire a recruiter; raise the salary!”

RUDY Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 11:44 am
What is the recuiter going to do draw
up a job description that fits for brian martin ???
Prince Charming Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
The Eagle Tribune is reporting that Nangle will not reapply. This just re-greases the skids for a “nationwide search” that will begin and end in Belvidere.
Lowe Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Rudy-
I would agree, but he’s not qualified, which is why he never made it to the final round. P.C. Do you have someone else in mind?
Prince Charming Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
He’s never been qualified for any of his jobs, except gym teacher. That’s never stopped him.
Lowell Dem Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
That’s true, but I think the Supt. is well aware.
Maggie Says:
February 20th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I read somewhere ( the Sun, I think) that he is on the road to qualifying and wouldn’t that be a hoot ‘n a holler. ( Old Souther expression) . I agree with the recruiter idea but wonder if any od the original contenders will even bother to reapply. I also wonder if there will now be a huge credibility problem. - And who said he was qualified for gym teacher? Yeah I know he was one - but…….
Lowell Dem Says:
February 20th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Maggie- All good points, but if he doesn’t have an administrative certificate, than he’s not eligible. Would the DOE give him a “provisional” -maybe. It will be interesting to see what happens. I’m all for seeing all the candidates resumes made public.
Maggie Says:
February 21st, 2010 at 11:05 am
Lowell Dem - I have to agree with publishing the resumes. That’s a great idea.

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