Comments on: Escambia School Board Votes To Hire Dr. Timothy Smith As Next Superintendent

By: Joe Noplis

Joe Noplis — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:26:27 +0000

You pick a Leader based on Track Record and Historical Facts. Who will Lead the Escambia School District for the Next Decade and Improve what Malcolm Thomas has done. It should Not be based on one’s Color, Creed, Religion, or connections. Time will tell if Dr. Smith was a Good Selection!

By: JLee

JLee — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:53:40 +0000

This does not make sense at all to me. I know many of the public comment were in favor of the local candidate, Keith Leonard, as the new superintendent. Really education leaders…when the top two candidates are tied, you drop down to #3 for your choice??? Maybe the system for appointing a new superintendent needs to be improved. Let’s get the top choice somehow, not #3 or #4 or whatever. Very disappointed citizen. And not I did not vote for appointing a superintendent.

By: tc

tc — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:24:13 +0000

Sounds like Smith was chosen for his “Doctorate” Degree. That’s a title that doesn’t mean squat to me. Keith has been an asset to Escambia County for MANY years.

By: JD

JD — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:32:57 +0000

Some on here Are saying Leonard was a good ol boy system candidate. I’ve know Keith for 33 years and had several cousins and family play ball for him and other school functions. Someone please name one thing that makes him part of the good ol boy system besides being a lifetime employee basically. . All who have up that voting right for an apointee can either savor their victory or can live with their choice for good or bad.

By: Arnold

Arnold — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:38:30 +0000

I am glad to know that the new superintendent has a doctorate….hopefully he has an emphasis on child psychology, for he will need it while dealing with the director of maintenance. And while we are on the subject of “good ole boys”…I believe Keith Leonard knows now how Hillary Clinton feels.

By: Hmm

Hmm — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:50:09 +0000

For those who missed the school board meeting let me explain what happened using an analogy. The Daytona 500 ended in a tie, a dead heat, a photo finish between Dale Earnhardt (Mr. Johnson) and Jeff Gordon ( Leonard). Therefore the only logical thing to do was to name Kyle Busch (Smith) as the winner.

By: Inigo Montoya

Inigo Montoya — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:04:32 +0000

@ Bonnie: Adiminant? Forgive me for being uneducated, but what does that word mean?

Adamant, perhaps?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:20:40 +0000

*Adamant, Teach

By: Bonnie Exner

Bonnie Exner — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:28:37 +0000

adiminant about NOT giving away my right to vote( correction)

By: Bonnie Exner

Bonnie Exner — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:24:50 +0000

I was adiminant about giving away my right to vote because you will NEVER ELIMINATE POLITICS in any election..it just changes whose power will be implemented!!As 33 year retired teacher from ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT,I wish only the best for the newly appointed superintendent and pray that all who are making decisions think what is best for the students first and support ALL PERSONNEL who work diligently for the success of PUBLIC EDUCATION in FLORIDA.