It’s good to see there are those in the
public paying attention to the problems with our school systems leadership. A
local letter to the editor hits the mark and calls for a new superintendent.
Our county does deserve better. Removing
Dr. Markley would be easier said than done as Markley has strong political
allies in Board of Education Chairman Don Hayes and New Hanover County School
General Counsel Wayne Bullard. Media reports have shown that Hayes and Bullard
provide cover for Markley when needed, and Markley doesn’t hesitate to return
the favor.
Published in
the Star News 5/18/2015:
Markley off mark
It's
time for superintendent of New Hanover County schools Tim Markley's annual
evaluation. After a fiasco, which included ... the reassigning of the
superintendent's secretary, which uncovered her disproportionate high salary,
and the school board's sudden adoption of a fraternization policy, Markley
didn't seek an extension of his contract in 2014. Unfortunately, this year may
be different ...
The
personal qualities of a superintendent of schools ... are of extreme
importance. I'm pleased one school board member upholds those values and gave
Markley a C- last year.
Markley
has two years remaining on his contract, and I urge the board not to extend it
further. We can attract a more suitable, well-educated and experienced leader
for our schools who can serve as an exemplary role model for our
administrators, teachers and students.
Annette Justice, Wilmington
Annette Justice, Wilmington
