"spoken like a true women"
Umm, not actually. Such statements help no one and reflect the views of what sounds to be a truly illiterate misogynist.
Sure, women can be just as ugly as men. Administrators/bosses pitting anyone against anyone is terrible. It's all bullying and should be fought. Melrose is full of bullies, on the playground, in front of classes, in administrative offices, and worst of all, among those elected representatives who took an oath of office to oversee the system and prevent any of this but who behave like consummate bullies themselves. But suggesting that the gender of those perpetrating the latest varieties of malfeasance in the Melrose Public Schools cast of terrible administrators is just as ridiculous as saying they are awful because of race, religion or any of the other bigoted categories that are commonly used to scapegoat those deemed Other and/or unacceptable in Melrose.
This kind of commentary should be challenged and fought, just as the bad administrators should have push-back every time they behave badly.
The Web site up and running thank you .
Good evening to you all, after reading this post.Apparently the message board is doing the job it's supposed to be doing. That's the freedom of speech. Maybe the best example look at the high turnover of principles.At the Roosevelt school.
Is Maronto still the principal at the roosey? Is that what you are saying? CT is leaving this year, so no one get's credit for her welcoming departure.
So CT is leaving this year? So what? Given this town's abysmal hiring history, odds are about 90/10 we'll end up with someone even worse. In any case, what reputable competent administrator would want to take over this cluster****?
The Winthrop is starting early this year? How can only one elementary start earlier than the other schools.
It is not fun when you get targeted at the Roosevelt by the principal. That is why so many will not come forward on how this principal is quick tempered and plays favors. We could not say much when all the employees were leaving.
How's the Roosey Bunch doing with the mess they should feel responsible for by making a unwarranted vote.[BigStop]
The Roosevelt has always been a bully school forever now. I believe this school is haunted by bullies. The ghost want to come out and target staff. Can everyone in the Roosevelt picture MBM a witch for the kids. I joined the Roosevelt team in 1999 no longer at the Roosevelt.
MBM must have a large wart on the end of her nose too.[Witch]
I thought I'd retire from this school. There were an awfully lot of good things about it. Since JS was ousted elsewhere and the arrival of MM we have sunk so low I think it's a sinking ship. I've requested a transfer. I hope it goes through. If it doesn't I am going to have to rethink my entire retirement plans.
It will go lower too. She, MBM is not at all fit to be principal. You need to have years and years of experience to become principal. Ms. Paymore is not dishing out the money.
But no-one is answering. The only call to action I want to see is a bipolar principal gone, intolerant teachers that talk about students and parents gone, paraprofessionals that have been around too long, scream and belittle elementary students gone. I dread my child being there but it is my neighborhood. Why should we have to pull up and move over a few educators who ruin it for others.
I would hate to be a principal in Melrose. Or even be a teacher in this town. To be anonymously berated by name, first name, or initials is just wrong. Worse than the tabloids
Mary Ellen go back to the MTA where you belong. Stay off Melrose Messages. You are not wanted on this site. You are not wanted even in the MTA.
If the superintendent would properly police her bipolar principals and administrators, calling them out wouldn't be necessary. (And that is the power of the press and the first Amendment at work) Why do you think the Office of Civil Rights came to town??
If the superintendent would properly police her bipolar principals and administrators, calling them out wouldn't be necessary. (And that is the power of the press and the first Amendment at work) Why do you think the Office of Civil Rights came to town??
Superintendent not doing the job.
When did you figure that out??? Parent's are not doing their jobs and they need to do more at home with the children. The principals in Melrose are not qualified to run a school. More and more staff are leaving which is a problem. I am hearing as a parent another great teacher is leaving the Roosevelt. Marybeth has failed the students,staff,teachers and CT.
HOW TO DEAL WHEN YOUR PRINCIPAL IS A JERK
1. Document everything.
2. Keep calm and do your job.
3. Tap your union reps.
4. Kill them with kindness.
5. Get out of there pronto!
Which great teacher is leaving now? Last Aug it was NI, and that was totally about the harassment she received at the hands of CT and her administrative thuggery via her crew of horrible principals.
Melrose is tapped out, maxed out.
Even though it's quite probable that the majority of Melrosians would vote to remove the mayor from the School Committee, only Monica, Scott and Don attempted to move that forward in this week's BOA mtg of which I had the misfortune of watching a re-run (a revolting $hitshow). The rest of them decided that their political alliances with the Executive Branch mattered more than what the citizens should have a chance to vote on or what makes common sense based on 15 years of evidence (the mayor on the SC has been a huge mistake, proven by many actual facts).
https://vimeo.com/231483237
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3219
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=3219&MediaPosition=&ID=5693&CssClass=
full copy of proposed changes to City Charter & votes/recommendations to date, along with letters from citizens:
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2949&Inline=True
This is what happens when the public sits silent and allows politicians to run amock fulfilling their patronage obligations instead of holding true to their oaths of office, as they do here.Don't forget the BOA gets health insurance from the city.
I don't trust nobody and nobody trust me.[Innocent]
Based on your double negative, you trust everyone. That's dangerous!
It's way past time to stand up and fight back. Write to the media, call the BOA, show up (especially as the Appropriations Committee sends the proposed Charter changes onto full board). Read the meeting packets, as tedious and odious as they often are. Understand the issues better yourselves. Withhold funds from candidates and tell them why. Write checks to those who will promise to do the right things. Contact all of the candidates and let them know what the issues ACTUALLY ARE instead of allowing the BOA and SC (and RD) to frame them for the citizens as they want them to be seen. Public pressure (and fear of failure, which she's already experienced, having lost a SC election once before) already led to the withdrawal of one BOA at large member from running again.
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Just found out today that Bethany, is no longer the secretary at the Roosevelt School.
What my neighbor told me is Marybeth, the principal told Bethany to eat a cheeseburger.
This is cause Bethany was so stressed out! I can see why so many have left the
Roosevelt. Who talks to a employee like that it start's at the top and she needs to go.
Even though it's quite probable that the majority of Melrosians would vote to remove the mayor from the School Committee, only Monica, Scott and Don attempted to move that forward in this week's BOA mtg of which I had the misfortune of watching a re-run (a revolting $hitshow). The rest of them decided that their political alliances with the Executive Branch mattered more than what the citizens should have a chance to vote on or what makes common sense based on 15 years of evidence (the mayor on the SC has been a huge mistake, proven by many actual facts).
https://vimeo.com/231483237
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3219
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=3219&MediaPosition=&ID=5693&CssClass=
full copy of proposed changes to City Charter & votes/recommendations to date, along with letters from citizens:
http://melrosecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=2949&Inline=True
This is what happens when the public sits silent and allows politicians to run amock fulfilling their patronage obligations instead of holding true to their oaths of office, as they do here.Don't forget the BOA gets health insurance from the city.
This can not be a true statement. If this is correct Melrose has a problem with the Roosevelt principal. What about the PTO do they know this happened to a kind secretary?
It is very hard knowing MBM did this to my friend. We can not speak out or we will be targeted next.
The secrets of a principal. 1. A good principal has been a teacher. 2. A good principal works with union leaders to carry out her educational agenda, and if she can't, takes them on. 3. A good principal knows teachers are only part of what makes a school run. 4. A good principal leads by example.
What's the Difference Between a Secretary and an Administrative Assistant?
"Being visible is part of the job, and being visible and approachable go hand in hand."
Marybeth, has not done her job since she came to the school. The one thing I don't get is the parents allowing this to go on. And so many request to let her go from teachers, paras,staff,parent,some administration and residents in the highlands district, with no reply. [Hurricane]
Hey, we are not here to wonder if poster's can't stand you or not. The real reason is to get rid of super, dolan and laughable school committee.
This has so much to do with politics. Melrose if you have been paying attention to has a league of it's own. This is the reason Melrose has been tapped out and other cities wont even attempt to work in the district. You get the lowest of low to work in this falling down city. And yes, the teachers are at needs improvement.
Liz 857-544-4923 and Christine 781-662-2347 call.
Spots don't change on a leopard. Same stuff just another day.
Attorney Wright fought hard for real justice in Melrose. Her courage and intelligence were complemented by her huge, loving heart. She was tough in her tenacity and ferocity, but her heart was always in the right place. Her passing is an enormous loss for our community. Rest in peace, Patricia. Sending deepest condolences to her family and friends.