Re: Administrative issues and flying monkeys

[Toni Koontz <akoontz@CDEDUCATION.ORG>]

Well, since you are going to have a problem no matter what you do. Do what
is most important.

        -Get the cataloguing done this summer. Then look around and make a list of
what needs to be done and prioritize it.  Be sure to have a detailed
procedure of exactly what you want done.  - Ex: Fiction books relabeled and
which ones and what the new label should be, etc..
        -Have a place for things to be done and where they will be placed for you
to check them.

        -When she comes back, smile and tell her how much you appreciate all her
dedication and you know she really wants what is best for the students. So,
this is what is going to need to be done. You know she will do her usual
thorough job to make sure it done correctly. And, of course, you will be
checking things as they are done, just to be sure there is no
mis-communication.

        -Every time she does it correctly, be effusive in your praise.  When she
does it incorrectly or tries to pull her authoritative attitude, smile and
say - but that is not the way it must be and then walk away. If she
complains to the administration, pull out your detailed list and show what
she did wrongly and then tell why it is important or it to be the correct
way.

        -Also, be sure she takes a break, Insist on it.  Say that you insist she
take a well-deserved break as she works so hard and you wouldn't want her to
get burnt out.

        -Slowly, she will either come around - or quit. Either way, you will be
ahead.

Good luck.



Toni Koontz
akoontz@cdeducation.org
Media Specialist
St. Charles Preparatory
www.cdeducation.org/schools/sc
Columbus Ohio
Carpe Diem

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