Update on Nathan Warmak

[auld argonian]

As I've said before, to assume that the principal is some kind of beaurocratic ogre is really convenient but wrong. The tone of some of the earlier posts and copies of the emails sent to the guy were rather provocative and, let's face it, does it serve much purpose to alienate someone right off the bat before you've tried to find out what their side of the story is?

I sent an email early on which, I hope, was a reasonable request that these folks get together and try to reach an understanding based on the assumption that everybody is acting in good faith. The principal has responsibilities (least of which is keeping his job so he can feed his family) and has to try to balance the demandsof a lot of groups...I know several school administrators and it is a b******t job in many regards: no matter how hard you try, you can't make everybody happy.

You gotta ask yourself whether you're involving yourself in this matter because you want to see an amenable solution reached or if you enjoy acting insulted and are itchin' for a fight. Act accordingly.

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[David White]

Well said auld argonian.

I wasn't itching for a fight when I called, just wanted some facts and I
got them.

dave

[auld argonian]

Well said auld argonian.

I wasn't itching for a fight when I called, just wanted some facts and I
got them.

dave

Well, it sounds like you at least had the decency to speak to someone directly involved and consider their point of view...good show.

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[Rob Wright]

I bet he saved up all his money just so he could purchase the kilt. How many of us started putting together our outfits piece by piece?

[royce52]

As I've said before, to assume that the principal is some kind of beaurocratic ogre is really convenient but wrong. The tone of some of the earlier posts and copies of the emails sent to the guy were rather provocative and, let's face it, does it serve much purpose to alienate someone right off the bat before you've tried to find out what their side of the story is?

I sent an email early on which, I hope, was a reasonable request that these folks get together and try to reach an understanding based on the assumption that everybody is acting in good faith. The principal has responsibilities (least of which is keeping his job so he can feed his family) and has to try to balance the demandsof a lot of groups...I know several school administrators and it is a b******t job in many regards: no matter how hard you try, you can't make everybody happy.

You gotta ask yourself whether you're involving yourself in this matter because you want to see an amenable solution reached or if you enjoy acting insulted and are itchin' for a fight. Act accordingly.

Best

AA

Well put. There are always at least two sides to everything,,,sometimes more. It always pays to talk nice at first,(and ask questions),,,get tough later if the situation warrants it.