Problem:
Staff is implicitly expected to relay decisions to colleagues without being instructed to do so. On February 19th, 2024, Heather, Angela, and I were in the office discussing how the art festivals counted as part of our chaperone responsibilities. Matt interjected into our conversation, informing us that this year, that no longer applied, and the festivals would not count towards our chaperone duties. This was new information to us, especially since none of us had signed up for any additional chaperone responsibilities. We then relayed this need to the rest of the department in hopes of finding a duty to cover. (Angela and I had taken care of the winter formal.) Later, Jess called Jen Lobe, who confirmed that the art festivals do, in fact, count as our chaperone duty coverage, so we didn't need to rush to find other responsibilities. The recurring cancellations of Monday meetings result in agenda items being addressed in an informal manner, as he chooses to engage with teachers individually rather than facilitating group discussions. This approach creates a challenging environment where we find ourselves caught in a situation of conflicting accounts regarding different perspectives. Double standard/unequal treatment: Similar activities are treated very differently depending on who initiates them, not on their quality or impact. Credit hoarding - planning, outreach, emails, logistics, or ideas are left out of announcements, reports, or praise, and weirdly distributed among. Need Assignment Help?