More History While We're At It 5
Sadly, I also see such a lack of respect for others that the same individuals continually violate Robert?’s Rules of Order. I should call ?‘out of order?’ more frequently than I actually do! I find that I also have to weigh that I don?’t prohibit the free exchange of idea process. I have given out specifics on debate and Robert?’s Rules. It appears to be totally discarded by some members.
I cannot control your will, nor do I have that desire. I also do not wish to/nor would I be controlled through the issuance of ultimatums, public outbursts, or tantrums.
I can only continue to implore my colleagues to think on these things. I offer the following suggestions and have also asked for your input. Please follow through with some form of suggestion. I am fully aware that there may not be any interest to pursue any solutions. I am obligated to ask and devote my efforts to resolution.
Deal with facts, not personalities.
Practice the art of compromise. Look for the common ground. If you feel certain things can?’t be compromised, remember to move on after the vote has occurred. The majority has spoken. There are other tasks ahead.
Keep the focus on what is best for the students. Look to the district?’s mission for the commitments to the bigger plans. This should reduce the petty differences.
Listen to the audiotape of the meeting debate. Think about how the debate sounds to others.
Give your personal best effort toward unity and cohesion. Make it a personal goal. Our overall abilities will be improved.
Ask different colleagues to spend informal time together. Being removed from our normal setting can give a chance to open up communication. Do not talk about school! Get to know the individual!
Talk to other board members from other school districts. Find out how they deal with similar situations.
Talk to a third party or an impartial observer. Listen to what they observe. What suggestions do they offer? We have already had two sessions for conflict resolution with OSBA. Should we look at another?
Again, I implore you to think of these concerns and suggestions. Where do we go from here? Please give these matters serious consideration.
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF EMPHASIS GIVEN TO HISTORY ON THIS SITE. I HAVE WATCHED MANY REPRESENT THINGS AS BEING ONE WAY WHEN I KNOW THEM TO BE ANOTHER. TO ALL OF YOU INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE DIVIDED BOARD DEBATE. MORE TO COME....STAY TUNED...
Sadly, I also see such a lack of respect for others that the same individuals continually violate Robert?’s Rules of Order. I should call ?‘out of order?’ more frequently than I actually do! I find that I also have to weigh that I don?’t prohibit the free exchange of idea process. I have given out specifics on debate and Robert?’s Rules. It appears to be totally discarded by some members.
I cannot control your will, nor do I have that desire. I also do not wish to/nor would I be controlled through the issuance of ultimatums, public outbursts, or tantrums.
I can only continue to implore my colleagues to think on these things. I offer the following suggestions and have also asked for your input. Please follow through with some form of suggestion. I am fully aware that there may not be any interest to pursue any solutions. I am obligated to ask and devote my efforts to resolution.
Deal with facts, not personalities.
Practice the art of compromise. Look for the common ground. If you feel certain things can?’t be compromised, remember to move on after the vote has occurred. The majority has spoken. There are other tasks ahead.
Keep the focus on what is best for the students. Look to the district?’s mission for the commitments to the bigger plans. This should reduce the petty differences.
Listen to the audiotape of the meeting debate. Think about how the debate sounds to others.
Give your personal best effort toward unity and cohesion. Make it a personal goal. Our overall abilities will be improved.
Ask different colleagues to spend informal time together. Being removed from our normal setting can give a chance to open up communication. Do not talk about school! Get to know the individual!
Talk to other board members from other school districts. Find out how they deal with similar situations.
Talk to a third party or an impartial observer. Listen to what they observe. What suggestions do they offer? We have already had two sessions for conflict resolution with OSBA. Should we look at another?
Again, I implore you to think of these concerns and suggestions. Where do we go from here? Please give these matters serious consideration.
THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF EMPHASIS GIVEN TO HISTORY ON THIS SITE. I HAVE WATCHED MANY REPRESENT THINGS AS BEING ONE WAY WHEN I KNOW THEM TO BE ANOTHER. TO ALL OF YOU INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT THE DIVIDED BOARD DEBATE. MORE TO COME....STAY TUNED...
