library cuts

[Barb Thrasher <bthrashe@DESTINY.ESD105.WEDNET.EDU>]

I will briefly explain my predicament. I know we are all at a swamped time
of year, and I also realize many schools are far worse off than I.
I am one certified librarian supervising three libraries, each in separate
buildings. I had a full time aide in each building.
I have built up a decent program coordinating all three buildings in
lessons, coordinating with teachers, and taking a leading role in
technology in all  three buildings.
THis year, without discussion or warning to me, in Dec. my library aides
hours were cut. We dealt with it the best possible, with me partially
covering, some closing early, etc.
I am ammassing my ammunition for getting us back to full time next year. I
have job duties, letters of support, details of what did not get done this
year. The school board is not behind me. The building principals are, but
this does not seem to help right this minute...they are being "run" by the
superintendent right now.

My MAIN question right now is:
Has ANYONE of all 9000 of us had a success!!! in reversing such proposals
or such decision? Have you gone to the newspapers, press, students for
petitions or community in any way for support?
I am not a strong public speaker, even though I will stand up for my
department. ANd any help will be of vast  benefit to me.
                        Barb Thrasher
                       Media Specialist
                   Goldendale School District
                      Goldendale, Washington
              bthrashe@destiny.esd105.wednet.edu

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