See the comments shown below from a Rockford Register Star reader regarding the new chief at North Boone. Base upon the comments especially from Westmont residents you can see why Dr. Baule applied for the job at North Boone. There are over 50 comments. Whether that indicates something good or bad that is up to you and the test of time.
In a special meeting Thursday, board members picked Baule over eight other people to replace Rita Brodnax. The applicant list was provided by the Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education.
Steven M. Baule resigned Tuesday night as superintendent for the Westmont School District to become North Boone’s leader, effective July 1.
His three-year contract gives an annual salary of $135,000, plus retirement benefits.
COMMENTS:
from PGMOM:
wow I just looked up his former salary and it was 184,948 ---- with pension and health insurance and annuity funds compensation -- total compensation $218,000.00 -- not hard to find did google search Steven Baule Salary Superintendent Westmont School District and then clicked on first one that came up for search --seems odd he broke a contract with a good school district and good pay for this
when is the next board meeting scheduled - will have to find this out. what changes can he bring to our district?///from Bent
Baule was involved in a grade-inflation scandal at Zion that along with other character issues contributed to his dismissal.
It was discovered he inflated 184 semester grades upward, and then had the arrogance to brag how he 'improved' grades at Zion in one of the self-serving 'books' he uses to impress the next district that might hire him. Watch your back North Boone...feel the stirrups yet?from dingoringo
Am I the only one bothered that Mr. Baule has been a teacher in two states,a librarian, an assistant principal, a principal, an assistant superintendent, a superintendent, and author and he's only 43 years old? How can you claim success at so many careers in so little time? How many of the people commenting here have actually met Steve? How many have interacted with him? If anyone feels the citizens of Westmont have reacted harshly please do not misinterpret our actions. The parents of 201 are not mean or vindictive, we are extending a courtesy that we wish we had been extended. We are passionate because we, like you, care about our small community and our kids and want the best for both. That said, from personal experience, Baule has gone on record as not being a fan of the poor, ESL or special needs student. If you think your child needs services please try to secure them before the end of the year.
Chick on the following for more details: New school chief brings high-tech know-how - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star
4 comments:
Would love to hear more about Dr Steven Bale from the citizens and school board members of your community. We are dealing with him now in Muncie Indiana.
We have had a few very cold days in Muncie recently and while every surrounding school has had a two hour delay Muncie has not. This is far from a community of "well off" kids. He is literally making kids stand outside in dangerous weather. But after further investigation I see there is much more to this problem.
Deja vu.
Steve Baule has had quite the career.
Got fired from New Trier High School. Go figure.
Next was at Zion-Benton where it was alleged that he fixed test scores
Next went to Westmont and mysteriously left that gig
Next went to North Boone, who knows what mayhem he stirred up there
Then went to Muncie, where he was not renewed and had what I seem to recall a sexual harassment claim against him.
Bottom line this guy is bad news. If you don't believe me, just do a Google search. His resume is now so tainted that he had to be an adjunct professor gig since he is pretty much done as a school administrator. I would find it amazing if he lasts at his current gig more than a few years.
Anyone considering Stevie Baule for any school job should really think 3x before giving him another contract.
Post a Comment