Last year, the Board awarded a contract to “Staff
Development Workshops, Inc.” not to exceed $73,600.
Next week, the Board will vote to award a contract to “Staff
Development Workshops, Inc.” not to exceed $226,100. This year's contract includes Literacy and Math.
$226,100 is an expensive contract for “mentoring”, "coaching", “consulting”,
and “training”.
I understand the importance of professional
development for district staff. I also
realize that the district is top heavy with administrators and
supervisors. Lodi administrators are
among the highest paid in the state.
District Supervisors and Administrators should be able
to provide some mentoring, coaching, and training in Literacy and Mathematics.
When appointing supervisors/administrators, Mr. Quatrone should look for a skill set and background that he is now seeking from these high priced "consultants", "coaches", and "mentors". Just months ago, the public witnessed Mr. Quatrone recommend a supervisor that wasn't yet in possession of a supervisor certificate or master degree and hadn't even received tenure as a teacher.
When appointing supervisors/administrators, Mr. Quatrone should look for a skill set and background that he is now seeking from these high priced "consultants", "coaches", and "mentors". Just months ago, the public witnessed Mr. Quatrone recommend a supervisor that wasn't yet in possession of a supervisor certificate or master degree and hadn't even received tenure as a teacher.
Last year, Frank Quatrone tried to receive a merit bonus because the Board was paying a literacy coach/consultant.
