Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Business Services Director Resigns

The Monona Grove School District is facing millions of dollars in structural deficits over the next four year, and now they will face those budget problems without their valued Business Services Director, Mary Ellen Van Valin, after she resigned on May 25.


Van Valin confirmed that she was offered a contract with the Milton School District, meaning she will depart Monona Grove after five years when her contract expires on June 30. District officials agree the resignation is a huge loss for the district.


“It appears in Milton, that when administrators came forward with recommendations, that good questions are asked, but recommendations were followed,” said Van Valin.


She also noted that it is disheartening when administrative recommendations are exhaustively discussed, leading to five- or six-hour meetings, only to have those recommendations tabled in the end because board members ask for additional information.

While Board President Fox downplayed the issue of micro-managing administrators, board member Jill List said she was not surprised by Van Valin’s resignation.
“I think she’s tired of abuse from the board,” said List, referring specifically to the recent budget process and perceptions of micro-management. “I think she’s had it.”


Herald-Independent Article:


http://heraldindependentonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=21&ArticleID=1755

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