Re: Need advice

[Jane Coffey <LDRSRLEDUjane@AOL.COM>]

Janet,

This won't really help, but I do understand...I run the Technology Center at
the school and every year we face the same problem--It is compounded by the
fact that we are year round...we close June 30 and reopen for the new year
July 5th--and we do not have access to our rooms during those five days....

I have, however, learned from nine years' experience that I HAVE to:

1-print out a notice a FULL month ahead of the dates I will be closed and
give them to all the staff. (and I remind them all the weeks before...)

2-NOT make an exception...if you say you are going to be closed, you HAVE to
stay closed.

3-develop a thick skin and let comments roll off my back...You see, a great
many teachers like to use library/computer time to grade papers, etc...prep
time, I guess...So, my/your closing means less time for them to do as they
wish. Understanding that, I/you need to be aware of their perception of your
job, and ignore the comments.

4- make an appointment with the administration yourself....since when is one
employee's "request" more valid than another's?...state your side...

Jane ;-)
The Read In!

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