Comments on: Thomas Named Florida Superintendent Of The Year

By: shan

shan — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:25:40 +0000

How’s that possible with Escambia county ranking 57th out of 66 counties?

By: Really Really

Really Really — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:37:15 +0000

I really can’t say too much on this but possibly the award was measured on superintendents who have been employed or in a role for multiple decades. Basically, who had the longest tenure.. I have met him, and dealt with him and he is selective and intentional with everything that he does. Obviously this award is not based upon any type of merit attributed to Malcolm Thomas. He closed schools here in the area, made students have to catch a bus in the early morning like prisoners. Everyone knows that he had a list of preferred principals, schools, and teachers who would all reap the benefits first with financial gains. To me this proves the good ole boy system is in work and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents can be bought.

If this will help Malcolm sail away and gain closure with getting an award in pretense, good for him. I hope he has a happy rest of his life after his term is over.

By: Bill M

Bill M — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:10:32 +0000

I love this award for Supt. Thomas after reading the smear campaign against this man that they ran on Rick’s Blog. I would have commented on Rick’s Blog as well but he’s gone over to the dark side, like the mullet wrapper. No way I sign up for Facecrook.

By: I.B. Rashnal

I.B. Rashnal — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:56:24 +0000

Congratulations, Mr. Thomas on a well-deserved honor. Thank you you for your leadership and devotion to our schools, students and community. I have often seen you go above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you for your steady leadership.
Grateful, I.B.

*clique

By: Bewildered

Bewildered — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:37:19 +0000

How can he be the best when Escambia County has the lowest paid Teachers and Support Personnel. Health insurance so high you cant afford to use it when needed. I pray we finally get a Superintendent that is for All the people not just his inner click.

Carl…my thoughts exactly.

By: billw

billw — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:25:12 +0000

Couldn’t Happen to a to a nicer guy.
If you remember some of the previous Superintendents and the attendant problems they brought you can appreciate the quiet leadership Mr Thomas has brought to this office.

By: anne 1of2

anne 1of2 — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:45:51 +0000

I met this man one time at a play at Tate HS and he was very friendly and polite. I can understand why he has received this award . Congratulations Mr. Thomas!

By: North end flash

North end flash — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:16:33 +0000

To Carl: I was a Support Personnel for the County….I work on several committees for the employees, when you have some much money to work with, you do the best you can. When people in this county do not want to pay more in taxes, your hand are tied. The State only gives the County so much money, you use it where you can to help all employees. Mr. Thomas has done great with what he has to work with. He has cut out a lot of the fat in the District office to help the schools. Get in there and work on some of the committees, before you talk to much…Mr Thomas has done a great job!

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:43:42 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS to You, Supt. Thomas.
Well Deserved and your devotion to the children, teachers and schools is Tops.
Have known you for many many years and your love for education has always impressed all of us.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:40:30 +0000