Reading the cards that are visible is the easiest and most direct way to read into your opponent. Usually people chat between hands, or when they’re out of hands, and not during, so you can mostly discount (4). Online, the only things that you can directly observe are: Smith's contract runs until May 31 however, it is uncertain whether Smith will finish out the remainder of the month in his current role.Online is different from live poker. There have been some stellar people who have been loyal and supportive," Smith said. I'm appreciative of our administrators, appreciative of our executive staff, our deputy, our executive assistant. But the one thing I do want to say is I'm appreciative of the employees of this district. Smith concluded by thanking district employees. "If we really care as a board, we do what we think is best," Williams said. Slayton and board member Patty Hightower voted against his termination.ĭistrict 3 Board Member David Williams said it's nothing personal against Smith, but the district is hurting with the loss of administrators, teachers and students and there needs to be a change. I almost want to say it's a Sunshine Law violation, that there's been a discussion on this." "This is no time to be doing this, I'm sorry. Nothing has ever been smooth," Slayton said. "How much poison has dripped on that podium over the past six months? It's been extensive. But to constantly undermine and constantly seek to get me out," Smith said. If you care about kids, as you said, we need to do things right. What's the difference, is it you or me, right? I guess you outnumber me. You all want to fire me I think the answer would be for the two of you to resign from your positions. There's something toxic that exists here. Smith also criticized Fetsko and Adams for creating divisiveness. I thank those of you who have been supportive." "So, I appreciate the opportunity over the past two and a half years. I'd like to think that there's a bright future ahead, but I think there's maybe some bumps along the way to get there," Smith said. Smith, who left the meeting before the board's adjournment, cautioned the board on the problems that are still waiting for them within the district that are unlikely to disappear after his absence. All these little dramas.we need to stabilize the school district." "We need to get out of this little mess we've been in. "We've got huge problems coming down the pipeline," Adams said. Smith's previous evaluation from the board last year was overwhelmingly positive.Īdams, who has been a vocal advocate for the elected superintendent format, stated a laundry list of complaints against Smith's leadership, criticizing staff shortages and resignations, book ban decisions and lack of communication with the school board over Charter Schools USA communications. "I can't believe the number of principals we have lost." "There is no feeling that they are being led," Fetsko said. However, he particularly criticized Smith's leadership, especially toward principals and administration. Leonard did not wish to comment.Īppointed or elected? Escambia County School Board votes against return to elected superintendentĬharter approved: Escambia School Board votes to approve Charter Schools USA contactįetsko said he withheld two pages of notes from Smith's professional evaluation so as not to disparage Smith's reputation. Embattled Escambia County Schools Superintendent Tim Smith was terminated in a surprise vote by the school board Tuesday night led by board members Paul Fetsko and Kevin Adams.īoard Member Bill Slayton accused Fetsko, the board chair, of "throwing the district into turmoil" over the motion.įetsko made the motion to terminate Smith's contract as of May 31 and have Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Keith Leonard to step in as interim superintendent until the school board can go through a recruiting process.
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