Comments on: MDUSD board to appoint principals, discuss graduation requirements tonight

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:53:09 +0000

Here are the district’s latest CELDT results: http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/CELDT/results.aspx?year=2011-2012&level=district&assessment=2&subgroup=1&entity=07-61754-0000

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:36:04 +0000

@Da Truth, Are you saying Lawrence rewarded LC’s blind obedience to KM by “getting her out of Dodge” ? Where is the MDEA on this ? How will this affect the vote for the secret agreement ?

By: da truth

da truth — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:07 +0000

From an insider at MDHS LC gave many final evaluations that were NI or U to teachers who had had satisfactory ratings up until the end. Why you might ask? Probably because the McClatchy told her too. Is that the kind of elementary principal you want at your school Ayers or Valle Verde? One without integrity to stand up to what is write when your boss tells you do a wrong to someone’s livelihood and job?

By: Fly on the Wall

Fly on the Wall — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:33:53 +0000

Glad that Ms. Cismowski is leaving MDHS because she did not fit into the inner circle that the principal has created with the other admins.

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:35:37 +0000

Although the board didn’t discuss the district budget Monday, trustees may vote on cuts next month due to “qualified” budget: http://bit.ly/KDIkRA

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:04:03 +0000

I have added a May 23 update to this blog post with links to the meeting audio and my story.

By: Theresa Harrington

Theresa Harrington — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:43 +0000

Here’s a look at Pleasanton USD’s meeting webcast: http://www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/webcasts/bmMay222012.cfm
Perhaps someone from MDUSD could ask them how they do it.

By: Wait a Minute

Wait a Minute — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:36:43 +0000

Sounds like LC should have instead been named Principal of Mount and since she could have competently and collaboratively fixed its many problems.

Instead the districts namesake school will have to suffer more under McClatchy who will continue to be propped up by Stevie and company since she is their loyal ally.

By: Doctor J

Doctor J — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:27:19 +0000

@District Teacher — LC is highly qualified, but a “demotion” to elementary when she has such talent at secondary . . . . she has so much to offer, and MDUSD doesn’t know how to use such talent.

By: District Teacher

District Teacher — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:18:30 +0000

Dr. J, I’ve worked with Liane Cismowski and I am sure she will make a superb principal at any type of school. She has several credentials: Multiple Subject (the one most elementary school teachers have), Single Subject (English), Clear Language Development Specialist Certificate, and a Preliminary Administrative credential. She also holds National Board Certification and teaches other teachers at St. Mary’s how to obtain it.

Ms. Cismowski has also held leadership positions in MDEA, so she is familiar with at least the teachers’ union contract, and is on excellent terms with MDEA leadership. She is also ethical, honest, transparent, truly cares about students and employees, and is very good at everything she does.

The probable reason behind Ms. Cismowski’s sudden promotion and transfer is related to her current administrator at Mt. Diablo High School, Kate McClatchy. Because Ms. Cismowski is so competent, and so well connected from the district to the state level, McClatchy became resentful and a bit intimidated. We’ve all seen how McClatchy treats anyone she sees as a threat, and it’s no secret that McClatchy has been increasingly hostile to Ms. Cismowski since they both arrived at MDHS together.

This district needs more site and district administrators like Liane Cismowski. Her move will be a loss for the Mount community (and a relief to McClatchy, who has now successfully run off yet another administrator), but a definite gain for whatever school she ends up at.