New Dexter schools athletic director quits after 2 weeks to take another job
Editor's note: This story was updated on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 10:32 a.m. to include information from Sean Burton, executive director of support services for the district, and information previously obtained by AnnArbor.com through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Dexter High School will have an interim athletic director for the upcoming school year, after the district’s new hire quit after just two weeks.
Darren Kecskes, who was hired Aug. 1 at a salary of $50,000 to head up the district’s athletics department, left to take another job that paid more, Superintendent Mary Marshall told AnnArbor.com.
She said Dexter Community Schools staff found out about Kecskes' decision on Monday.
Longtime-girls basketball coach Mike Bavineau, center, will serve as interim athletic director for the 2012-13 school year.
Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com
According to an email from Sean Burton, executive director of support services for the district, Kecskes accepted another athletic director position elsewhere.
"Darren worked in Dexter for two weeks and was offered his new position based on an interview that took place prior to accepting the position in Dexter. During his tenure here, Darren was impressed by the people he met and the opportunities we have to build a great program," the letter stated.
Dexter girls varsity basketball coach Mike Bavineau will serve as the interim athletic director for the 2012-13 academic year. Bavineau has been with the district for a long time and has been the girls varsity basketball coach for 16 years. Marshall said he is willing to serve in this capacity. She said the district will re-evaluate in about March and consider reposting the position at that time for the following school year.
Kecskes was hired to replace former athletic director Brett Steele, who resigned in April after six months on the job because he disagreed with the district’s vision to maintain a joint athletics and community services department. Dexter Community Schools recently separated the two departments once again.
Bavineau will be the fifth person to fill the position of athletic director since the retirement of long-time AD John Robinson following the 2009-10 school year. Scott Lucas was hired to replace Robinson and was dismissed that same year. In Lucas’s letter of dismissal, dated Feb. 9, 2011, obtained by AnnArbor.com through a Freedom of Information Act request, Marshall referenced six specific incidents in which Lucas did not follow through with directives. The earliest incident was Jan. 13, 2011, five days after Lucas had sent an email to Marshall and school board president Larry Cobler stating a desire to resign following a disagreement over compensation.
Varsity wrestling coach Greg Wagner held the position on an interim basis before Steele took over.
"The challenges that are currently presented to us may seem significant when you first hear of them, however, if we all work together and focus on our student athletes, we will conquer our challenges and provide our student athletes with positive memorable experiences that they will always remember," Burton said his letter.
Danielle Arndt covers K-12 education for AnnArbor.com. Follow her on Twitter @DanielleArndt or email her at daniellearndt@annarbor.com.
Comments
Tim
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 : 5:09 p.m.
Call me a cynic but nowhere did it say that they actually talked to the former AD as to why he left. All we have is what we are told by the Superintendent which is an easy explanation. There have been rumors about the AD's and the Superintendent and or Board not agreeing on how things should be run. I could be completely wrong and it is as simple as he got a better offer
DexterDuo
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 : 5:39 p.m.
Going to leave such juvenile discussion after this and sorry I commented at all. Some comments are the very reason I usually do not read reader comments on any article - they don't matter (and nor do mine). Not talking about any particular people in my statements. I find it interesting how some think they know what people are thinking but I am not stupid enough to think that other people don't just leave jobs for numerous reasons. Turnover is everywhere. Rumor has it some employees left other local businesses too. It might have a bearing on where one shops or things like that so you need inquire. The sad part is that some probably sit waiting for the rebuttal on each statement put out here. If people want to do something, do something that makes a difference. These are just words in the comments. I am going out to enjoy my day instead of waiting for the next reply to pounce on and turn into my own viewpoints.
chalkboardjoe
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 : 11:48 a.m.
Matt Maciag (former IT Director of Dexter) had been with the school district for a couple of years-NOT less than a year. My bad. His leaving the school district WAS immediate upon resignation, unannounced to the taxpayer and he was not replaced for well over a year.
chalkboardjoe
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 : 1:18 a.m.
@DexterDuo..."... this circumstance was a new employee who got a better offer (and in today's world...are we going to hang him and the district?). And I'm sure that happens all the time in other jobs in the district and they don't make the headlines." You must be talking about Matt Maciag (former IT Director of Dexter Schools) who abruptly resigned (left the job immediately after resigning through an email) with less than a year on the job. The same Matt Maciag who was in the midst of overseeing millions of technological upgrades to the district, etc. and stated for no specific reason why he was quitting other than the he quit immediately. As reported in the Squall two months after leaving, "...the sudden departure of Technology Director Matt Maciag,...But why did Maciag leave so quickly?... According to Superintendent Mary Marshall, this resignation was unanticipated and even she isn't sure why he resigned. "Prior to his departure, I would not have anticipated Mr. Maciag's departure," she said. The circumstances under which Maciag left were the most mysterious part for many. There was a period of about six days where no one could contact him. Then, on Feb. 16, His resignation was announced. "I have had limited contact with Mr. Maciag," Marshall said. "I have not inquired into where he has been or what he is doing..." The same Matt Maciag who did not move onto another position with any other school district or another organization until finding a new job MONTHS after leaving Dexter. You are right on the fact that there were no articles on that resignation until months later...no announcement , nor acknowledgement from the district to the parents and taxpayers of the community. Why concern the taxpayer with such unimportant stuff. That hubris (excessive pride or self-confidence; synonyms: arrogance - hauteur - haughtiness - pride - insolence)and condescending attitude is core to the Dexter Difference and the Dexter Way.
chalkboardjoe
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 : 7:58 p.m.
@DexterDuo...Really? Because I don't post my real name, then the facts I presented are not credble? If you know so much about the district, then where are your facts to state otherwise? You just supplied your opinion; believing you have the credibility (whilst not putting your own name out there) to speak for the "thousands of others in the district and community". I spoke for no one other than myself with the facts I presented. You post under something other than your real name and you somehow want everyone to believe that your credibility is beyond reproach and you can speak for "thousands" That is rich. And then you try to bait me by questioning how I raise my children and accusing me of being a bully. Your response is so typical of the Dexter administrators and school board members. Throw as much mud as you can to question the credibility of the real facts that are unfavorable to the Dexter brand; facts which are obtained from board meetings, board meeting notes, newspaper articles, review of various documents on-line from the district website, etc. and then you relentlessly obfuscate (render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible) on the real issues of Dexter School District. Your post is just another "perfect" example of the Dexter Difference and the Dexter Way in "perfect Dexter".
DexterDuo
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 : 12:12 p.m.
@Chalkboardjoe - How reliable is information from someone not even brave enough to sign their name? Although I am doing the same it is not to voice facts I think I know onto others. You lose respect and validation in that fact alone by hiding. You teach your children that? To taunt behind backs and not be their own person? That is bullying my friend. Maybe you should run for school board? Or maybe you did and lost? It doesn't matter. Regardless of past issues in athletics it appears this circumstance was a new employee who got a better offer (and in today's world...are we going to hang him and the district?). And I'm sure that happens all the time in other jobs in the district and they don't make the headlines. And people would choose not to come to Dexter based on the opinions of comments of 60 vs the thousands of others in the district and community? Good luck finding any district if that is how you weigh the future of your children. Because I am sure every district has those few non-supporters compared to the many who think Dexter is a wonderful district.
Dave
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 : 1:42 a.m.
Mike Bavineau should have the interim removed from the title. He has done wonders with the kids he has coached. I had the pleasure of working with him for a summer sport and there was absolutely no complaints. S DCS offer him the job full time. The kids who play in any athletic sport will be better.
chalkboardjoe
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 : 12:20 a.m.
@Mary Marshall. I looked on your blog to find the truth, but only found this... Firefox can't find the server at blogs.dexterschools.org. That is what I got after clicking on the Superintendent Blog's link on your website (just now and for quite some time). But why limit the sharing of information with me? That is the point of a forum. We communicate with everyone. But, that is not the Dexter Way. Case in point...your blog (community forum such as this). When it was active, it was sparingly filled out, out of date and did not allow anyone other than you to post. Maybe that is part of the new "Internet Policy" that is soon to be adopted. The policy in which there was an "opportunity" for the public to comment this past meeting. But, just as your blog is one way, so too are the meetings because there was no real, sincere or otherwise forthright attempt to make known that such an event was taking place. We are sending our kids to the schools we pay for, with teachers whose salary we pay for and run by administrators whom we also pay the salaries of and overseen by a board that is elected to represent us. Yet the board, administration and teachers union see no reason to ensure that the parents and taxpayers are informed, educated and have input. Just like your response in this forum, that is how the Board and Admin like to operate. I would forward to reading about the district activities in one of the official publications as noted in a board packet- "I move that the Dexter Leader and the Dexter Community School District newsletter be designated as the legal publications of record for the Dexter Community School District.", but I can't recall the last time I had seen a "Dexter Community School District newsletter". I guess the link for that publication, which has been designated for legal purposes, must be right next to the one for your "real" Blog. Please share that. Then we might have something to talk about.
Steve
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 9:09 p.m.
My wife and I have been looking to move out of Ann Arbor into a city and neighborhood with larger lots, and Dexter was high on the list. But after reading all the comments below, they just dropped way down. It seems problems are rampant in the education system there and not just with sports. We'd rather pay slightly more in city taxes than to deal with this year in and year out. And what are the pay-to-play costs going to look like in 10 years if they are already $500 for a student to participate in 3 sports? http://www.annarbor.com/news/dexter/dexter-schools-increase-high-school-sport-fees-by-150-cap-family-contributions-at-700/#.UC1f4_XieAI This greatly discourages kids from taking up a new sports activity, and can further push our out of shape youth into long term obesity. Thanks for helping us narrow down our home search.
Laura Jones
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 : 3:35 a.m.
Ranting aside, Dexter is still one of the best places to live, work or go to school. It may not be perfect, but the people are great and care about the community. I cannot think of another local area which is better.
chalkboardjoe
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 8:49 p.m.
@DexterWay-I have your attention. Really? But you did not answer the question on how many board meetings you have gone to. Nor have you offered any specific actions to be taken or how you are going to step out and lead. Let alone any of your own specific items of discontent to add to a constructive and productive conversation. Sure pisses me off that the district re-"funded" paid off debt to the tune of $10 million dollars just before the governor could close that loop hole. Yep, the district expanded our debt by another $10 million without asking the taxpayer to say ok. But everyone is at the trough wanting the bond money. Band just got $100K for new uniforms and the boosters couldn't even bring a dime to the table. Or how about the increase in teachers insurance funding by the district which more than covers the "10%" contribution the teachers have to pay. The district pays almost $16,000 for a teachers insurance premium. Any money that the is not spent from the insurance funding that the district pays out is given back to the teachers. Wow! On top of the money they get if the district has a surplus. @DexterWay, please count on my to help to YOU get those recall petitions fully signed that you will get going. Your gloves are off, so are you wiling to get your hands dirty? Or is that for someone else to do? I didn't get all of my facts by waiting for someones else to find them. Share the plan. Please.
TheDexterWay
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 9:01 p.m.
Hey, Chalkboardjoe, I thought we were on the same side. Perhaps not. To answer your question, I have led, covered, and observed more board meetings than the average Joe (pardon the pun) since my profession required me to do so. As for Dexter meetings, I have seen no more than 20 over the years -- and, to be honest, that's about 20 too many. You ask about specific action? Come on, Chalk! An on-line forum isn't the place for specifics. Keep your eyes and ears open; they will be in front of you soon enough.
chalkboardjoe
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 6:29 p.m.
@DexterWay. So how many meetings have you gone to and seen your proposed strategy work at Dexter? Your strategy didn't work when -district was considering the two-tier to one tier busing change -two-tier plan that would have saved bus driver jobs -parents who were in opposition of the IB program and the list goes on. When you have a well entrenched board that consistently votes all in favor with no dissension, there is more to this than meets the eye. When the Covert seat opened up, over 15 people applied. With the election coming up, only have one newcomer; all she comments about is the need for a program for gifted kids. Why aren't more people running? Because you can achieve more pushing sand up a hill than getting real changes at the Board. You got what you voted for in the school board. Last real candidates where Lazarus and Letwin and they got hammered by the incumbents (even though getting way more votes than the incumbents did in previous elections). Both had real ideas with real agendas. Ask any of the current board what they specifically stand for and you will get the same old ...blah, blah, blah. Ask them what are the specific measurable goals of the Districts Strategic Plan and you will get no specifics. When the board publishes no specific goals and they only accomplish making sure each group gets some of the da' bond money to placate them, they think they are doing a good job. They must be, because the incumbents keep getting re-elected year after year. Demanding change...good luck with that. Apathy is what this board leadership counts on and has relied on to be re-elected year after year. And now they will be around for six year stints. Last year there was 1.8Million surplus that was available to be spent and wasn't. What happened to it. The teachers got a bonus. Where is the outrage? The Dexter Way is "See no evil, hear no evil and most importantly speak no evil of Dexter" That is the Dexter Difference.
HotSeat
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 : 12:09 a.m.
Welcome, Mary, so nice of you to join us. Here's a question for you, how does it feel to be responsible for all of this anger and frustration. You should be proud of yourself. You could set a record for the most comments to a article, keep up the good work!
Mary Marshall
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 11:15 p.m.
I am sorry that Chalkboard Joe has shared so many details as fact that are just not accurate. Joe is welcome to contact me for accurate information.
TheDexterWay
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 7:13 p.m.
You have my attention, Chalkboardjoe, although the meeting protests you referenced were tame compared to some I have seen. An organized movement creates a different tone -- and the depth of the movement is critical to the outcome. I mean no offense to the leadership of recent protests, but the only way to make a dent is to remove the metaphoric gloves and push for change.
DTCMom
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 6:26 p.m.
The re-branding started with last years Varsity Football team - just look at Fall 2011 Football - all new helmets and new helmet design; all new jerseys -- the colors, yep -- maroon and white! It was the way to issue in a new era of change for football. Maybe the administration thought by re-branding the rest of the team uniforms they'd push some of the stinky mess they caused with their on again/off again community ed/athletic dept chaos, but as usual, they didn't think it through before speaking to the press.
TheDexterWay
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 5:54 p.m.
Great responses for the most part! The problem in Dexter, however, is that this is as far as the protest will go. Until people get fed up with what is going on and go directly to the source, nothing will happen. The board of education is too arrogant to respond to these on-line complaints. What people need to do is start filling up those board meetings on a regular basis and demanding for change. But that's not the Dexter way.
sunny8223
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 5:36 p.m.
I'm sorry but shouldn't everyone be more concerned about the type of education the school is providing and not the sports programs. Students usually get into College based on their GPA and SAT scores not if they played sports. Where are your priorities???
jeffindex
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 4:40 p.m.
Can you guys do any kind of serious journalism? I guess I know the answer to that. There are errors in this story. As this new story states, "Marshall referenced six specific incidents in which Lucas did not follow through with directives." WRONG!! Click the link and read the story. There were 6 incidents in which former football coach Barbieri didn't follow through, not Lucas. Nothing has been written about why Lucas was fired under questionable circumstances. I requested that you follow up on the Lucas firing back when the original story surfaced in April 2011...to no avail. Something stinks here. Call me a conspiracy theorist, but too many things have happened with this athletic director position since Robinson left. Do your job and dig into this.
dreadsparent
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 4:22 p.m.
Last spring, Mr. Burton told community groups that the biggest complaint he heard from student-athletes was the lack of respect they received from Dexter school administration. Where was the respect in trying to hire an AD at 25-50% less pay than any other high school AD in the area? Where was the respect in "rebranding" the school colors without consulting any of the hundreds of students proudly wearing maroon and gold letter jackets or the legions of alumni who have worn maroon and gold over the years? Where was the respect toward all of the recent candidates for the AD's job in hustling someone into the position (at way more than the previously cited $50,000 salary) who didn't even interview for the job? This is just one more misstep in a series of debacles in the Dexter Schools. The Dexter School Board and administration embark on one half-baked plan after another..."couple the Athletic Department and Community Ed together so that athletics can be self-supporting" - without any information to suggest that this has ever been done anywhere in the country and then unapologetically abandon the plan two years later; "Save money by hiring an AD at a salary well below the going rate" - without any benchmarking to understand what it takes to hire a quality AD; claim that people will move to Dexter because a lot of time and money has been spent on a poorly-researched, off-the-shelf IB curriculum" - smart money says people are more likely to avoid a district that has had 5 Athletic Directors in half as many years; "rebrand the schools and the athletic teams" – a meaningless concept when there is no underlying strategy. This all points to a serious crisis of leadership! Our school board and school administrators have no respect for the community - they live in a dream world where money can be saved because they wish it so; enrollment will grow because they hope it will; everyone will be happy because the school board and administra
TheDexterWay
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 5:48 p.m.
Great response! The problem in Dexter, however, is that this is as far as the protest will go. Until people get fed up with what is going on and go directly to the source, nothing will happen. The board of education is too arrogant to respond to these on-line complaints. What people need to do is start filling up those board meetings on a regular basis and demanding for change. But that's not the Dexter way.
Doug
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 2:14 p.m.
Darren Kecskes better keep this job. After this stunt no other school would hire him. Ethics count!
dexterreader
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 1:27 p.m.
I agree something is "not right". It would be interesting to see the results of a true investigation into the reason(s) for all the personnel changes over the past few years in the district.
timjbd
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:59 p.m.
"Bavineau has been with the district for a long time and has been the girls varsity basketball coach for 16 years. Marshall said he is willing to serve in this capacity. She said the district will..." Who's the "she?" Are you still quoting the superintendent four paragraphs later?
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:44 p.m.
If you don't think it was wrong for him to leave two weeks after agreeing to take the job. Then I guess you would be OK with the school board after two weeks said someone else we interviewed decided they wanted the job and they were our 1st choice. Taking the job then backing out is not a person I would want to stay.So he most certainly did Dexter a favor by not staying!
nekm1
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 11:40 a.m.
Did they surprise him with the compensation package? If not, the good news is the guy is a job jumper and wouldn't have been good for the system. Find someone with the passion to do well and grow in the position, not someone simply looking for a 10 month paycheck. We already have enough of those.
all-blue
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 11:22 a.m.
There's no way that teacher acts as the AD for $50k a year. No way he takes that pay cut.
glimmertwin
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 9:20 a.m.
Dexter or not, people work to earn MONEY. I can't blame the guy.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:47 p.m.
Strange and I have always been told teachers do it because they are dedicated to the students! Would you blame the school board if they decided they could get someone cheaper? After all they are charged with saving money.
chalkboardjoe
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:43 a.m.
Robinson made mid-60's and he had been an AD his entire career. This was Darrens first time as the AD. Plus, with a new IB program, Dexter can't over spend on an AD salary. But Dexter could have joined the WISD IB program for much less...anyway Is 50K for a 10 month job bad? 177 other people thought it was worth applying for. Why couldn't find someone out of that group? Same situation a few years earlier with the Superintendent position. Glass wasn't the first choice for Superintendent. He took the job after the first top two candidates said no. Oh, yea that's right. He then left two years later (4th or 5th superintendent in 6 years...hmmm, seems to be a trend; perhaps). It took Dexter taking over 3 months to fill the position. Really?..3 months? Let's not forget that Dexter hired Darren with less than two weeks before practice started for the Fall season. Darren comes in to be approved by the board on a Monday night and on that same night he is charged with having to defend the outrageous increase in pay-to-play within minutes after being hired. Keeping in mind that as of the Friday just before, Dexter had no idea who was going to be presented to the board as the next AD (see board packet). Shame on Dexter Admin and the Board for fumbling the ball on this latest set of plays in the AD department. Real winning streak they have going for them-NOT. 5th AD in less than 4 years. Recent settlement with Barbieri where he really took it to the district after being let go. And there is still the unknown on the lawsuit filed by Lucas. Dexter's attempt at rebranding, wanting to revert back to the original school colors (Maroon and White) and now the AD thing-what a fiasco. How does that saying go about pigs and lipstick? Good for you Darren in taking care of yourself. After stepping back and looking at the bigger picture of the circumstances within Dexter and the economy, I can not begrudge Darren for making the decision that he did.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:50 p.m.
Sounds like someone was passed over for the job!
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:49 p.m.
Nope your word is your word is your word!
Terry Star21
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:57 a.m.
Thanks. If all your information is truly correct, it explains a lot. I'm hoping further investigation by A2.com is in store, people in the school district and taxpayers alike deserve to know the truth.
DTCMom
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:53 a.m.
Yep, I totally agree. The district superintendent has never, ever supported Dexter Athletics in the way it should have been supported. I certainly never supported her so called "fake" appearances at Thletic events.
Michael Nightingale
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 11:24 p.m.
Sure would have liked this job! I was one of the 180 plus who were looking to have the opportunity, I would have taken the $50k and loved it. You know Dexter sometimes it pays off to HIRE new grads who would first off provide a fresh education and up to date knowledge. Instead of hiring people who just jump around from school to school. I must say, taking the position then leaving shows true class and professionalism.
oyxclean
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 7:20 p.m.
And how long would you have stayed until you jumped ship for more money, hmmmm?
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:51 p.m.
Gotta agree with Ron on this one. I must say, taking the position then leaving shows true class and professionalism. Pot meet kettle!
shepard145
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 10:41 p.m.
...or, and in case there is a single resident who has not seen the horrible billboard, the "rebranding" was EMBARRASSING! ..like something a hospital would come up with. YUCK
shepard145
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 10:39 p.m.
Some reporter should do some actual work and write a piece explaining why the environment in Dexter is so difficult for athletic directors, coaches and others. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM!? Low pay is an easy out but that can't explain why this little town's sports program is always in the paper.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:52 p.m.
What else do they have there?
JRW
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:54 p.m.
At that salary, they will only be able to hire someone right out of college.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:53 p.m.
180 applications!
JRW
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:53 p.m.
The most recent AD quite after 2 weeks, and person he replaced quit after 6 months. This is a huge flag. Something clearly wrong with the position, the compensation, or something else.
all-blue
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:48 p.m.
Who can live off of 50K a year. NO ONE DEXTER.
Mick52
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 : 6:02 p.m.
What? I live in Dexter in a very nice home and $50k would be more than enough. This is not Ann Arbor.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:54 p.m.
Apparently there were about 180 willing to try!
lugemachine
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 10:10 a.m.
It's certainly possible to live on 50K a year... just not in Dexter.
NiceMatters
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:44 p.m.
Dexter has a great athletic department that deserves an AD position that pays accordingly. 50K is not that great of a salary. Dexter Schools Leadership doesn't seem to have a clue when it comes to sports - first combining Community Rec and Athletics, having that fail and separating them again and undervaluing the Athletic Director position. As a parent that paid the "pay for play" in previous years - I never minded because of the quality coaching and the great programs. An excellent school system has great academics AND a great athletic program. Hopefully this gets fixed soon!
all-blue
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:52 p.m.
You said it exactly right,,,,,,,,,,,Dexter's leadership doesn't care about athletics and kids will begin to transfer to other districts to play sports if they don't get it together.
HONDO
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:43 p.m.
Wow! Hes in it for the kids oh wait the other job more money. When will sports in schools take a back seat and funding and teach the kids what matter!!!! Pathetic
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:57 p.m.
Gotta disagree with you on this one Ron. We have every right to comment on someone giving their word then quitting. So if his salary would have been say $100,000 we have "had the right to comment"?
Stephen Landes
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:30 p.m.
Apparently dexter has been saved from an AD with questionable ethics.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:58 p.m.
Totally agree!
Ron Granger
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 12:27 p.m.
Spot on.
Daniel
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:20 p.m.
Dexter has self branded. Pay to participate thru the roof and new AD jumping ship. This boat is sinking!
tom swift jr.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:14 p.m.
so much for "rebranding" dexter, eh?
Dave Bass
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 : 9:03 p.m.
Really big of him to leave the school sitting on it's thumb.
jcj
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 1 p.m.
johnnya2 would you have been OK with the board saying good bye our 1st choice decided he would take the job? A simple yes or no will do!
johnnya2
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 : 3:58 a.m.
That is not his problem.His JOB is to take care of his own family first. If I had two interviews and one offered me $50k and I had not heard from the other, I would take the $50k, BUT if in the mean time the one that offered me $60k or more, I would say sorry, I had a better offer. They are employers PERIOD. The employee only owes them what is legally contracted. The school does nto give them a bonus if they end up laying him off do they?