Reader Comments

" I have known Stacy since 1st grade and can tell you that her work ethic is excellent. She has always put her all into everything she has done. There are a few comments here that says she knows the reason why she is being dismissed, she will tell in good time. I think the superintendent has another agenda and his "personnel" or "personal" reasons are just that. For the comment that Superintendents don't just do this for no reason, sure, he has "personnel" or "personal" reasons for this. Stacy has been around the educational field all of her life. Her parents are teachers and her brother is a teacher. This is in her blood. She has done an excellent job and she is getting a bad deal. Remember to vote for your school board representatives next election. Things could change!!!!! "

" It seems to me this comment line is picking and choosing what it prints. I have commented twice and it was not printed. No names were mentioned in either comment. I think a comment line should be for opinions of the people, not the paper. "

" THERE IS A REASON BEHIND THIS I`M SURE SO MS. KIDWELL HAS TO KNOW A LITTLE OF WHY HER CONTRACT WAS NOT RENEWED . "

" There's always more to a story than we know. I'm sure the superintendent has a valid reason for not renewing Mrs. Kidwell's contract. Superintendents don't do that just for the heck of it. I'm sure Mrs. Kidwell knows the reason. "

" Until the facts are made known as to why Ms.Kidwell was not rehired, there isn't a whole lot anyone can do to change the decision.

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" I thought Mason Coutny schools practiced "Customer Service"! Sounds like to me they are not practicing what they preach! Clearly the customers of Mason County want Kidwell as their principal and the board will not hear it! "

" In reading all these posts, it appears that nobody actually knows for sure what is going on, why, and all else involved with this situation. Opinions, like mine, are easy to voice and post, but why do not all these folks just wait and eventually the truth will come out of all of this confusion. It just might be quite surprising who is right, who is wrong, who is getting all straight here. "

" A 1% raise,m you got to be kidding. All the hard work these people put in day after day and you want to offer them 1%. That comes out to a whole extra $1.60 a month for a 40 hour working week. not even a gallon of gas... At least fill thier tanks so they can get to work. You know the some of the big shots downtown drive on our taxpayers gas money. "

" It is time for a change...the 1% raise is a slap in the face from the legislators of KY towards education employees. If we want this changed, we must elect people that are friends of education...Senator Borders has certainly been one of the enemies of education with his lack of concern for teachers and classified people as well as his support of this terrible budget enacted by the state. "

" I`m sure Ms. Kidwell will see soon that Mason County School District is not worth the headaches they give their staff and employees...Keep your chin up girl!! I moved on and I`m so glad I did! "

" Trucker, why do you say she is going to Fleming? They hired a principal two weeks ago.

Smokin Joe, why do you say she wasn't getting it done? What is the evidence other than a board that didn't want her in the first place getting rid of her as soon as possible? "

" can tim moore be replaced? sounds like that's where the problem lies... "

" I would first like to say that I was given the opportunity to work with Mrs. Kidwell.....And everyday she had a smile on her face that she wsa making a difference in all of her student's lives. This is very important!!!! I'm sure she understood her role as principal and am SURE that she did her best on every aspect of her job. A school district runs successfully with all staff on board. While working at Straub the only "staff" from downtown that I saw at the school was Mr. Middleton. I feel that if there were more people like Mr. Middleton and Miss Kidwell EVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT WOULD BE SUCCESSFUL!!!!!! THINK ABOUT IT WE NEED A CHANGE! "

" ok so here we go. it's ok for the dismissal of a school administrator and just pass by parent's and children's feelings. a personal issue? almost sounds like a personal vendetta or grudge. oh and look, there is basketball in the news too. mason county should concentrate more on academics than sports. the team won, great. i went to a high school with several state championships in both basketball and football. however we didnt shut down school for it. support the team yes, but dont forget about what is most important in school, education! "

" I'm on the outside looking in, but am very impressed with the Mason County Schools and what they are accomplishing. I also know the Supt. and Asst. Supt. and would say that Mason County is lucky to have great administrators! Let them do their job! I'd say the reason the principal was let go is because she wasn't getting it done. "

" Keep fighting Ms. Kidwell!! Don't let this drop. My guess is she did not let this group control her every move so they want to get rid of her. Think it is time for some new leadership at Mason County schools? Our taxes pay these salaries, the board included, we should be informed of the reason why she has been asked to leave. Any parent should be allowed to stand in front of that school and get as many signatures as they want. This is still America isn't it? The board knows this is wrong, that is why they went about this the way they did. They did this as a sneak attack so they could have this meeting on Monday night hoping that no one would be there. If this was all on the up and up they would have called the paper and had this story published right away and allowed parents the time to come forward and speak up for her. Can't say that I blame her if she wants to move on away from there and if she does Good Luck to you, I know you will do great wherever you go. It is Mason County's loss. "

" I, like Dae, have known Stacy since we were children. She has always been taught by her parents, who were also dedicated educators in the Lewis Co. school system, to put her all into everything she has ever done. Stacy is an exceptional person, who deserves more than one year to get things accomplished. From what the parents have said, she made a strong and positive influence in the year that she was there, give her a chance to continue to improve upon what she has already accomplished. If not, Stacy come home to Lewis Co., we could sure use you here!!!!! "

" Its all because they didn't want Mrs. Kidwell from the beginning and the site based council wanted her...also the Assistant Principal leaving played a big part into Mrs Kidwell's contract not being renewed...I agree that the board needs to look above the principals if there is such a problem...this makes the 3rd principal my daughter will have in 3 years of school.... "

" I think everyone should take a step back and ask Ms Kidwell why she thinks it is not being re-newed is it because she might be the new principla at fleming county and she is not telling because that is what I have heard so maybe we should be asking more questions of her and not the school board "

" I just hope that everyone stops bothering Ms. Kidwell. She will do just fine at her next job. Best of luck with your next principal position. "

" I would definitely agree with the parent from Lewis. My children attended Central and they have never had such quality care and concerns from any principal. My children and I abosutely love her! She is a wonderful administrator and is very caring towards the children and staff. That is exactly where the Board should look first. My children are at Mason now and they still talk about her. She was a very positive influence in my children's education. "

" I wonder who hires the position for super intendent? Maybe it's time that since Mason County is in such a need for a change - then we should look for a new super intendent (for personal reasons!) "

" Taking on the responsibility of being a prinicpal is a harder job than people think...especially if it is your first year...eventhough Stacy had been an assistant, running the show is a different story...I am not from Mason County and do not really know the whole story but being in education for a few years I understand it takes teamwork and dedication from all...being in the hallways and interacting with the kids is only part of the job, she still has all the plans and paperwork that everyday people do not see...i have known Stacy since High School and would have to say to this day she is one of my best friends and could only imagine she would have given this job her all..she puts her heart into everything that she does...my advice to Stacy is to keep your head up and go to a school district that will appreciate the hard work that you do...Good things will come of this...I'll keep you in my prayers...i love ya.... "

" i think if a school board wants to look in a principal they should look at the asst. principal at central "

" These are hard times and classified salaries should be raised more than one percent. These people are the nuts and bolts of our schools! "