John Tharp is the crown of a tree of unpleasantries caused by the board of education voting him a three year contract extension without any achievements "Folks." Just calling Greendalers "Folks" defines clueless. We are uncertain.

Attewell Leaves Greendale School District - Read the 113 comments to understand the unpleasantries.
http://greendale.patch.com/articles/attewell-leaves-greendale-school-district

I'm very excited about Dr. Tharp. From what I've seen, he's very committed to being a close part of our schools' communities. I've seen him at PTO meetings, school events, community events, and just spending time with students, families, and staff at our schools. The fact that my 6-year old daughter can pick the superintendent out of a crowd seems a good sign. And the fact that, after the growing issue of bulling was ignored for years, now there's actual work being done on fostering a climate change at the schools is refreshing. All things considered, as a Greendale citizen, and as a parent of a child in a Greendale school, I'd be hard pressed to find a way to be happier with the new superintendent.

It is very refreshing to see somebody from the outside who can give a more objective perspective on education than those trapped in the bubble. Great job and keep up the great work. it is obvious the new superintendent was the most qualified for the job!

Tharp says he's "Heard it loud and clear that a plan for the future is needed, and that's what I'm here to provide."

OK, I'll bite. Exactly what is his plan? Please be specific. How about a plan that doesn't rely on generalities and edu-speak. His words here say nothing new. Is Tharp talking about the strategic plan that was developed long before he was even hired?

Administrators, teachers, village leaders and others who work with him directly every day have great concern about his leadership. That is a fact that can't be denied.

And, what exactly caused Tharp to resign from his last job after less than a year? Inquiring minds want to know.

John Tharp should be a uniter not a divider.

Spring elections will take care of this.

Parents are fooled by fake charm.

Greendale educators are not happy with the district office administrators and Tharp. There is trouble here in Greendale. We would like to know what happened to him in the last district and it is impossible to find out. Smoke means fire. Silence speaks louder than word.

Fred Mullin,

Your point about what caused Dr. Tharp to resign from his last job after less than a year is an unanswered question that the board of trustees or he could answer to end this unanswered matter.

Why don't they? Unless he can't.

He was hired very quickly and given a three-year contract renewal after one semester. I do find that interesting.

I hope everyone notices the vacuousness of the critics claims re: Dr. Tharp. "People have concerns." Which people? How many? What percentage, vs. people who think he's doing a great job?

Basically what this amounts to is they say they have some sources that don't like their new boss. Whew. Come on. Your innuendo is showing. Do better than "some have questions" or "there are concerns" or "some people say." That may fly on FoxNews, but I hope and think you'll find Greendale families a more discerning bunch.

How long until you ask him to show you his birth certificate?

And, as for being a uniter rather than a divider: Really? The folks whose sour grapes attacks started on day one (and before!) of Dr. Tharp's term have already demonstrated there's not a thing he can do to lessen their vitriol. How may times does the extended hand have to be bitten off before the "shame on you vs. shame on me" axiom comes into play? We're well beyond "fool me twice." At some point you move on, let "haters be haters," and focus on our children's education. Dr. Tharp's job is not to placate every one of his implacable critics, but to enhance and promote the learning opportunities available to our children. If he has to choose between trying to soothe the feelings of people who insist on nursing their sour grapes, and actually working for our children's education, I know which one I want him to choose.

Hold them accountable for their actions. At some point the same old same old doesn’t cut it anymore.

Everybody, make your vote count.

If an unproven track record or a newbie is acceptable at one level than the same for another.
Opposing views does not = sour grapes. Just agree to disagree and move on.
You all know what I mean.
Everyone's bottom line is our children’s education. I hope.

Where there's smoke, there's fire. The new word of mouth is that some Greendale central office leaders are now posting to anonymously to Patch in support of their boss. Facts are facts. No amount of spin from the district's new PR director can hide the fact that many teachers, community members and parents are very concerned about Tharp's leadership and the school board's decision to extend his contract. People have every right to express their opinions. Meanwhile, the school board and school board president remain silent.

Can we have some public meetings with John Tharp so Greendale Dad can stand up for him in public. Talk about someone escalating the discussion.

Why doesn't John Tharp post for himself?

Amy, if central office leaders are posting anonymously to the Greendale Patch, all you have to do or the reporter has to do is ask for their computer and web history. Even if it is deleted, it is still recoverable. If this is true, this is a travesty.

I agree the school board and President Joe staying silent speaks louder than if they spoke out.

Amy, Greendale Public Schools now has 2 public relations people working for the district. District employees are wondering why the administration hired 2 to replace Attewell?

Why does Dr. Tharp have two public relations people on the payroll? Does the school board know and approve this?

Rschneed Here are the two district employees. Why do they need two employees to do public relations?

Kitty Goyette and Faithann Stoner