Seattle teachers union wants board to delay Goodloe-Johnson's contract
At a union meeting Monday, Seattle teachers recommended that the Seattle School Board not extend Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's contract until she shows significant improvement in how she works with parents, teachers and other members of the community.
Seattle Times education reporter
At a union meeting Monday, Seattle teachers recommended that the Seattle School Board not extend Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson's contract until she shows significant improvement in how she works with parents, teachers and other members of the community.
All the educators at the meeting supported the motion, with six abstentions, said Olga Addae, the union's president. There were about 100 people total in attendance, all elected representatives from Seattle schools or other employee groups.
The representatives also want Goodloe-Johnson to foster a positive view of district educators, and to move the district forward in a positive and equitable way, Addae said.
"Our representatives felt the school board can wait until improvement is made before guaranteeing her another year on the job," she said.
Last week, the Seattle School Board gave Goodloe-Johnson a largely favorable review, rating her as "meets expectations" in 15 of 17 areas. The two areas in the
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