Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Due to the lack of transparency in hiring practices at the administrative level, we, employees of the Bethel School District, petition to:
- Rescind
- the appointment of Mel Boyd to the created position of "Senior Director" of Transportation
- the $20,000 "grandfathered" salary bonus above the current Director of Transportation salary
- Open the position of Director of Transportation to ensure a fair and equitable process is followed when hiring administrative positions.
- Have the Director of Transportation remain under the auspice of Maintenance and Operations.
- Follow standard hiring practices and compensate positions equitably.
Information to the best of our knowledge:
March 12, 2024 - Mel Boyd resigned effective July 1, 2024
March 26, 2024 - Ms. Boyd read a statement at the school board meeting admitting to committing an Unfair Labor Practice during the PSE negotiations during the 22-23 bargain.
May 28, 2024—Director Camacho called out Ms. Boyd's appointment to a position for which she has no experience. After explaining her reasoning, Director Camacho was adamantly opposed to the appointment.
May 28, 2024—The school board voted 3 to 2 to support Tom Seigel's appointment of Ms. Boyd to the Senior Director of Transportation position. This appointment included a new title and a $20,000 pay increase above the current Director of Transportation salary for the same work.
BEA questions the change in title of the Director of Transportation position and the accompanying $20,000 salary increase. The person appointed has questionable integrity, and the change of the supervising department from Maintenance and Operations to Human Resources raises ethical questions.
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June 10, 2024
We hit 250 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can pressure the school board to address these unfair hiring practices. Send a text to three colleagues asking them to read the petition and add their names.
June 9, 2024
We just hit 100 signatures to hold the district accountable for these hiring practices. Take this link and email it directly to your school board representative this afternoon.
Reached 250 supporters
June 9, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2024
52 Comments
Director Camacho said it very well. The point I wish to emphasize is where she said "what's good for the goose is good for the gander" and "this appointment sets a dangerous precedent." Fair is fair. As a certificated staff member I am paid on a salary schedule. I am paid extra because I serve on an extra committee (equity), but all of that is clearly itemized and recorded according to a transparent agreement, and is open to any other staff member that serves or wishes to serve on such a committee. It would be unfair for someone on my salary schedule to receive random extra money with no specific, agreed-upon criteria that could be met by others. How is this fair to other administrators, to say nothing of the district staff as a whole?
I disagree with this position be created and hired specifically for the benefit of one person with public tax dollars. This should have been opened up to the public to ensure the best possible candidates could apply for the position.
This raises the question of if transportation is struggling with hiring drivers then why not work on the problem of hiring drivers. How does this position meet the needs of students? Administration needs to be transparent with all decisions and answer the "why first.
This sounds super fishy for some one to be fired for cause and then rehired in a leadership position. I hate when boards go and make underhanded dealings that trickle down and affect the entire district.
We need accountability, and honestly an audit of necessary positions, at the district office level. The district office is no place for a “good ol boys” club environment.
Agree 100%
We need someone who is personable, compassionate, some empathy and who wants to be there to create a welcoming environment. We are not a corrections facility!!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Due to the lack of transparency in hiring practices at the administrative level, we, employees of the Bethel School District, petition to:
- Rescind
- the appointment of Mel Boyd to the created position of "Senior Director" of Transportation
- the $20,000 "grandfathered" salary bonus above the current Director of Transportation salary
- Open the position of Director of Transportation to ensure a fair and equitable process is followed when hiring administrative positions.
- Have the Director of Transportation remain under the auspice of Maintenance and Operations.
- Follow standard hiring practices and compensate positions equitably.
Information to the best of our knowledge:
March 12, 2024 - Mel Boyd resigned effective July 1, 2024
March 26, 2024 - Ms. Boyd read a statement at the school board meeting admitting to committing an Unfair Labor Practice during the PSE negotiations during the 22-23 bargain.
May 28, 2024—Director Camacho called out Ms. Boyd's appointment to a position for which she has no experience. After explaining her reasoning, Director Camacho was adamantly opposed to the appointment.
May 28, 2024—The school board voted 3 to 2 to support Tom Seigel's appointment of Ms. Boyd to the Senior Director of Transportation position. This appointment included a new title and a $20,000 pay increase above the current Director of Transportation salary for the same work.
BEA questions the change in title of the Director of Transportation position and the accompanying $20,000 salary increase. The person appointed has questionable integrity, and the change of the supervising department from Maintenance and Operations to Human Resources raises ethical questions.
Updates
June 10, 2024
We hit 250 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can pressure the school board to address these unfair hiring practices. Send a text to three colleagues asking them to read the petition and add their names.
June 9, 2024
We just hit 100 signatures to hold the district accountable for these hiring practices. Take this link and email it directly to your school board representative this afternoon.
Reached 250 supporters
June 9, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2024
52 Comments
If this had been done after an open and fair hiring process there would be less concern about good old boy club and one hand washing the other taking place in District. After several years of being told there is a shortage in the budget and we need to tighten our belts and increase class sizes and reduce material needs to be told somebody is getting $20,000 extra for the same job when no hiring was done to see if there were applicants at current pay rate is a very bad position to be in.
Director Camacho said it very well. The point I wish to emphasize is where she said "what's good for the goose is good for the gander" and "this appointment sets a dangerous precedent." Fair is fair. As a certificated staff member I am paid on a salary schedule. I am paid extra because I serve on an extra committee (equity), but all of that is clearly itemized and recorded according to a transparent agreement, and is open to any other staff member that serves or wishes to serve on such a committee. It would be unfair for someone on my salary schedule to receive random extra money with no specific, agreed-upon criteria that could be met by others. How is this fair to other administrators, to say nothing of the district staff as a whole?
I disagree with this position be created and hired specifically for the benefit of one person with public tax dollars. This should have been opened up to the public to ensure the best possible candidates could apply for the position.
This raises the question of if transportation is struggling with hiring drivers then why not work on the problem of hiring drivers. How does this position meet the needs of students? Administration needs to be transparent with all decisions and answer the "why first.
This sounds super fishy for some one to be fired for cause and then rehired in a leadership position. I hate when boards go and make underhanded dealings that trickle down and affect the entire district.
We need accountability, and honestly an audit of necessary positions, at the district office level. The district office is no place for a “good ol boys” club environment.
Agree 100%
We need someone who is personable, compassionate, some empathy and who wants to be there to create a welcoming environment. We are not a corrections facility!!
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If this had been done after an open and fair hiring process there would be less concern about good old boy club and one hand washing the other taking place in District. After several years of being told there is a shortage in the budget and we need to tighten our belts and increase class sizes and reduce material needs to be told somebody is getting $20,000 extra for the same job when no hiring was done to see if there were applicants at current pay rate is a very bad position to be in.