Saturday, September 6, 2008

Back to the Future

From a post below...

When you attack an individual by name on an internet blog, you have no integrity or character period. The issues, the problems, the processes all are up for discussion. But posters here chose to attack Mrs. Jacono's personality and character. Did anyone have the courage to speak to her face to face about that??

Did any of the faceless critics tell Mrs. Jacono that you did not like her? Quiz defend yourself how you will, but you led a personal attack rather than a professional discussion. It seems we both agree though that positive change is on the horizon so I for one will leave with that.


Well, I will not.

I don't know how many times we have to tell you that we DID go to her and to Father Dan before you acknowledge that fact. I can assure you I did after I knew several others had gone with similar complaints. I can't even say that nothing was being done...the survey was a perfect example of something that she was pushed to do. I think it was a lousy survey, with poorly worded and tainted questions, but it is about what I expected.

I have tried to keep her personality out of it, but when you purport to be a leader, personality IS a big part of it. If you are selfless is shows, and if you are self-serving, it shows as well. What I have given you time and time again are facts; sometimes drawing pretty damning conclusions. If that is "attacking" her personality to point out the declining enrollment at her past school until she left, then ther is nothing left. If there is an element of her personality that you think has been mentioned unfairly or not related to her performance, please point it out.

So...we will continue to talk about the good and the bad, but I will try to draw the line at not nit-picking. As an example, I am debating about whether to comment on the student handbook. There are a few errors, including something left in from whomever they copied where they left in the previous school's name, and another area where they specifically state that crocs and sandals are permitted (instead of NOT permitted). Is it important? It certainly shows a lack of attention to detail, wouldn't you say? However, and this may be damning with faint praise...it is still better than last year.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Did any of the faceless critics tell Mrs. Jacono that you did not like her?"

Now why would anyone do such a fool thing? What good would that do? Make her treatment of individuals all better? One of the main issues discussed is the abrasive manner in which people are consistently treated. Telling someone, "I don't like you" can never be productive.

I have given her the benefit of the doubt (maybe she was just in a bad mood the last 7 times I tried to have conversation with her) and have TRIED to work with her in a positive way.

Maybe she just doesn't like me...Sure wish she would tell me if that is the case. Puh-lease!

Anonymous said...

Well you didn't have any trouble publishing your venom here did you?

I suggest that you continue trying to be positive and talk with her privately. I do believe you might feel a little better about your conscience and the school.

I am with Quiz...Let's try to fix this and unify.

Anonymous said...

MY conscience is clear.

I'm not an idiot. How many times do you suggest I set myself up for more abuse?

I'm done here. Have a great year.

Anonymous said...

I agree. How many times can you deal with her attitude? For those who have gone to her and have gone to Father Dan (and allowed him to use their name), it has not helped one bit.

Anonymous said...

It will be a tough road. But as long as positive change is being attempted, we must not let personalities get in the way!

Anonymous said...

And how will Mrs. J help in this process? It's a two way street. She needs to stop being so abrasive, stop using inappropriate comments, and stop the rude behavior to others (teachers and parents alike). People can't even look at anything positive while she acts the way she does.

Anonymous said...

Well said. Excellent post!

Grumpy said...

As I listened to the homily during Mass today, I had to wonder whether the school year has picked up where it left off last year. It was evident that the pastor was giving clear directives - that he was not to be contacted with concerns unless one had first discussed the principal. Did anyone else have the same impression I did? That the complaints have started and they are not being heard?

Anonymous said...

Yes--but consider the source--Fr Dan is not the type of person who wants to deal with adversity or negative situations

Anonymous said...

It is a new school year. The slate should be clean. As Quiz points out initially things look positive. If we focus on the bygone year, nothing will change.

The Quizzinator said...

I don't expect anybody to forget what has gone on in the past, but I think if we use this blog to show what has happened and hopefully the journey forward, we'll have dome something positive. Furthermore, if things DO go downhill, they can't say one didn't give it an honest try.

Anonymous said...

The theme at 11 o'clock mass was unity. Father Gabage stressed the importance that in the universal church, we use our faith to bridge the gaps between us..thought it was on the mark

The Quizzinator said...

Unity is good...as long as both sides are willing to unite. It can't be one sided. Even the Church has had to come to grips with dissent and compromise many times over her history.

Anonymous said...

I don't see her making any attempts to be unified. Just the opposite; she tries to separate people.