A guest commentary on the Colbert County School system:
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Tuc Montgomery will be named the Principal of the Alternative School (located at Colbert Heights) at the beginning of the next school year. As evidenced by the myriad of lawsuits filed against the district and Mr. Olivis, it is evident that, once again, Mr. Olivis acted without full knowledge of the laws regarding faculty. As Mr. Montgomery had signed (shortly prior to the suspension) a new three year contract, there is absolutely nothing Mr. Olivis and the school board can do other than move him to another area in the school system.
I think you should know also that Colbert County will be doing away with current student retention programs - due to so-called funding issues. With the school(s) scores being what they are, I feel this is a horrible mistake. IF there are any funding issues within the system, the lawsuits which have been settled at this point have 100% been plaintiff victories - ethically, morally, and financially - which only add to the fiscal problems.
Mr. Olivis is systematically trying to replace any standing administrators in the district with his own "people". Hence, the many lawsuits that have been filed/are filed against the system as of late.
Obviously, Mr. Olivis will not win any reelection attempt. Beyond the constant upheaval with a spouse in the school system, I genuinely feel sorry for the students and parents. They should not have to bear the brunt of the poor handling of the system by Mr. Olivis.
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We welcome any comments on this...from either side.
Shoalanda