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Loveland - April 8, 2014
In a recent flurry of email's between Thompson School Superintendent Stan Scheer and new Board of
Education Directors, Scheer appears to violate professional email etiquette rule number 11 (among others) by
using one word replies and punctuation when responding. Below is an email from Board Director Bryce
Carlson regarding an end-run Scheer attempted on Board President Bob Kerrigan where Scheer ignored
Kerrigan's role in setting meeting agendas by trying to go straight to the entire board to negotiate the agenda
via email (a possible violation of Colorado Open Meetings Laws especially as it relates to decisions on union
negotiations).
Scheer's brief response (shown first below) appears to be some attempt at comedy or sarcasm but isn't entirely
clear. In any event, Carlson's attempts to engage Superintendent Scheer appear unsuccessful.
In a recent flurry of email's between Thompson School Superintendent Stan Scheer and new Board of
Education Directors, Scheer appears to violate professional email etiquette rule number 11 (among others) by
using one word replies and punctuation when responding. Below is an email from Board Director Bryce
Carlson regarding an end-run Scheer attempted on Board President Bob Kerrigan where Scheer ignored
Kerrigan's role in setting meeting agendas by trying to go straight to the entire board to negotiate the agenda
via email (a possible violation of Colorado Open Meetings Laws especially as it relates to decisions on union
negotiations).
Scheer's brief response (shown first below) appears to be some attempt at comedy or sarcasm but isn't entirely
clear. In any event, Carlson's attempts to engage Superintendent Scheer appear unsuccessful.
| Thompson Schools Superintendent 'Monkey Talks' New Board Members |
| Ellen’s top tips for productive, positive email communication 1. Always use a salutation. 2. Make it brief. 3. Always have a subject line that is relevant to your email text. 4. Always have a body to your email. 5. Do not just write in the subject line and leave the rest of the email blank. 6. Proofread your email; do not distribute with typos or grammatical errors, it looks rushed, sloppy and unprofessional. 7. Proofread your distribution list. How many bad stories have we heard about the sales executive who accidentally copied his client on an email that ranted. 8. Conclude your emails in a professional way (e.g., Best Regards). Please do not provide “A Thought for the Day” at the end of your email or a rainbow colored signature to sign off (they both are sophomoric and unprofessional). 9. Never put anything in writing when you are angry. Walk away, sleep on it and address the issue once your mind has cleared 10. Never put anything in writing that you would be embarrassed of if your boss received a copy of it (e.g., anything that defames your boss, colleagues, company or clients). Do not use email for sensitive issues (e.g., downsizing an employee, a job resignation, sending your condolences to a colleague about a death in his family). Pick up the phone or set up a face-to-face meeting instead. 11. Do not use emoticons or what some refer to as “monkey talk” – acronyms that are cute (e.g., LOL, BRB) or grammar symbols to communicate. |
Email: Board Update......High Plains Board questions
Carlson's April 2, email (see above) came three days after Scheer sent an email around Board President Bob Kerrigan
which prompted an email from Kerrigan reiterating he (as Board President) had not agreed to the proposed item
appearing on this week's work session of the Board of Education (no action proposed). Scheer's response below was
"Interesting....!!!!"
Carlson's April 2, email (see above) came three days after Scheer sent an email around Board President Bob Kerrigan
which prompted an email from Kerrigan reiterating he (as Board President) had not agreed to the proposed item
appearing on this week's work session of the Board of Education (no action proposed). Scheer's response below was
"Interesting....!!!!"
Email: Revised 4-9-14 BOE Agenda
Later the same evening, following Scheer's one word response, Kerrigan sent another email reiterating his position.
According to emails obtained from the Thompson School District, Superintendent Scheer did not reply to the email below
but did finally direct staff not to add new items to the agenda. McWhinney is pushing to have the school issue public debt
in the form of bonds ASAP to cover costs of constructing the High Plains Academy.
Later the same evening, following Scheer's one word response, Kerrigan sent another email reiterating his position.
According to emails obtained from the Thompson School District, Superintendent Scheer did not reply to the email below
but did finally direct staff not to add new items to the agenda. McWhinney is pushing to have the school issue public debt
in the form of bonds ASAP to cover costs of constructing the High Plains Academy.