NativeBCS said:
Some...interesting...takes on this thread spoken as fact.
Martindale has no desire to take out the current super, nor could he has one of seven board members even if elected. His kids are now out of high school and in college, and he said he wants to give back to the district that did so much for him and his family.
He retired on his own accord to spend more time with his kids before they were graduated/playing college sports that he wanted to go watch. If there was something nefarious it's not been released to my knowledge but by all means bring it forth if you have it.
I know far more teachers who like Martindale than the current super. Harkrider has done some really good things, but he's not someone known to listen to his teachers or seem like he cares how his decisions affect their day to day in the classroom. That has not gone over well with current teachers.
I encourage anyone reading this thread to talk to teachers you know directly to see what they think about the Martindale/Horak race. You might be surprised by how strongly they feel.
Interesting. You speak of this as fact as well.
True, it takes at least four board members to make a change; but Martidale, Fields, and McAdams make three...and they only need one more to agree with them.
I commend anyone who seeks to serve their community and ISD, but the optics of this don't point to selfless service--it points to an agenda. Place 3 had no incumbent, yet Martindale chose to run against Horak. And while Martindale was Super, Horak and he seemed to be very close. I also understand that Martindale has basically cut off all communication with Horak since he filed against him.
I have talked with teachers and principals, and they agree that this is an extremely bad look for the district. Even if they may be having growing pains adjusting to the new Superintendent, they don't want the possible drama that will come with the retired Superintendent being on the Board.
