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Scott John, principal at Pike County Middle School, named high school principal finalist

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Friday, February 26. 2010
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The Griffin-Spalding County School System announced Thursday three finalists for the position of principal at Griffin High School.

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#1 Sorry on 02/26/10 at 08:10 AM
I will be glad to see Mr. John go, but I will feel sorry for Griffin High if he gets the job. Let's see what kind of cover-ups he does there and let's see if he brings along any of his friends from the last cover-up from here in Pike county; Mr. Williams( made to resign from 2 school systems) and Mrs. Marion.
#1.1 Anonymous on 02/26/10 at 02:20 PM
GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!! I have no use for Scott John and his "let's sweep everything under the rug and hope it all goes away" way of handling situations.
#2 pike co parent on 02/26/10 at 08:37 AM
Good Luck Scott John. Sorry to see you leave Pike Co. This will definitely be a loss for Pike Co. You did a great job for Pike.
#3 Anonymous on 02/26/10 at 09:27 AM
I wish Scott John the best, Pike and it's small town politics lost a good leader and one the students respected.
#3.1 Pike Co Mom on 02/26/10 at 02:09 PM
Hello? The headline reads he is a finalist. I does not say that he has the job! But maybe along with Mr.Williams & Mrs. Marion, he can ask Mr. Bill Thompson as well to join his staff. He was also asked to leave due to extra curricular activites.
#3.1.1 Tired of the slander on 02/26/10 at 05:57 PM
You have no idea of what an awesome person he is. He has increased moral, scores, and is a voice for the teachers. He has never once acted like he was superior to any staff. It sickens me for Pike to lose him. When teachers are happy, everyone is happy.
Just remember, not all things are always what you hear. You should have learned that by now just from reading the comments about the cuts. Stop the gossip......Dog is man's best friend because they wag their tail rather than their tongue.
#3.1.1.1 witness on 02/27/10 at 11:53 PM
Hey tired, i witnessed the extra curricular activity that Bill Thompson lost his job over with one of his employees. So maybe you should open your eyes and realize you aren't in a perfect world. There is more corrupt things in our school system that you fail to realize!!
#3.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 02/28/10 at 10:42 AM
OH yes, WAY more than you realize. Especially special education. The corruption is so bad that it led to the suicide of school district psychologist Allen Eldridge.
#3.1.1.1.2 Anonymous on 02/28/10 at 08:37 PM
I was referring to Scott John.
#3.1.1.2 anon. on 03/07/10 at 07:44 PM
is this mrs. marion??? sticking up for her boyfriend?? :)
#4 Pike Parent on 02/26/10 at 04:00 PM
Good Luck to Mr. John wishing him the best...Griffin will get a great administrator..
#5 Pike Parent on 02/26/10 at 07:29 PM
Good Luck Mr. John! Both of my kids absoutely love you and that is good enough for me.
#6 Anon on 02/27/10 at 07:05 AM
Mr. John was my child's voice when she was completely overwhelmed with school. He turned her faith & trust in the teachers back to where it needed to be and relieved MUCH worry from me as a parent. He is a great leader not only with his staff but parents as well!
ummm I can't help but wonder if he's excited to get out of Pike? Pike Co. can't afford to lose educators such as Mr. John. Our children NEED them. However I guess it's more important to some in Pike that they run their mouth once again about "hear say". You need to realize that what you reap, you will sow. Only this is at the cost of our children. I am sad that my other 2 children haven't had the chance to have him as a leader YET! Great luck Mr. John to wherever you go. Please know that you will be MISSED by more than you know.
#7 Anonymous on 02/27/10 at 08:34 AM
Whats did Mrs Marion do?
#7.1 Anonymous on 02/27/10 at 12:44 PM
Nothing, Mr. John was holding a certain person accountable and that person resorted to starting rumors. It was eye opening how this was handled and people that hold power in our county.
#8 Anonymous on 02/27/10 at 12:28 PM
i think more parents and students wish he would stay than those that hopes he leaves.
#9 Pike teacher on 02/27/10 at 01:03 PM
If he gets the job, I will miss Mr. John because loved working for him. I wonder if Griffin has any openings???
#10 Parent on 02/27/10 at 11:21 PM
Good luck, Mr. John! If you get the job, Griffin will be getting a great Principal, and I'm sure you will be happier there. You did great things at Pike High while you were here. It's too bad that the good old boy network did you in. Our loss is Griffin's gain.
#11 Student of Humanity on 02/28/10 at 11:46 AM
Mr. John was the victim of rumor and innuendo. Those who live in glass houses SHOULD NOT throw stones.

Good luck, Scott.
#11.1 David Rawlins on 03/02/10 at 10:03 AM
Mr. John was also a victim of some of his own bad choices.

BTW - I don't know anyone who lives in a glass house in pike. That would be something to see.
#12 my3girlz on 03/02/10 at 08:27 PM
Well I personally like Mr. John and if he gets the job in Griffin it will be a great loss for Pike Co. Like someone refered to earlier about the "good ol boy" system well....that won't always work just so ya know. Dr. Duncan needs to grow some balls and stand up to certain teachers/COACHES or he'll be the next one to go and there will be some serious rejoicing when that happens!
#12.1 David Rawlins on 03/04/10 at 08:29 AM
Actually, the problem we have here in Pike is that the good ol' boy system is dead and gone.

When the good ol' boys were running the county, it took 1/3 the amount to educate a child (adjusted for inflation) and the county budget was 3 million instead of 11.
#12.1.1 Lynn Carter on 03/13/10 at 12:27 PM
From all your comments, you are still a good ole boy. Why not run for the board of ed? You sound like someone that would really try to get things done! Why not throw your hat in the ring?
#12.1.1.1 Sheila Tolley on 04/15/10 at 02:36 PM
Please no, Lynn. We need David in a position to help MORE of the county.
#12.1.1.2 David Rawlins on 04/15/10 at 07:51 PM
I've considered it. May run for the county commission instead though.

As far as my statement you can go look at the Georgia BOE website and do the calculations and figure out for yourself that we are spending 3x as much to educate a child and that is adjusted for inflation.
#12.1.1.2.1 Anonymous on 04/16/10 at 08:42 AM
you better pick a job that is self appointed. mr i can be anything i want.
#13 my3girlz on 03/02/10 at 08:34 PM
BTW.....Mrs. Marion didn't do a thing. Its all pure speculation and its rediculous. I hate it for her and her family.
#14 ZEBULON RESIDENT on 03/03/10 at 08:12 PM
No Mrs, Marion has NOT done a thing!i hate it for her and her family as well! People need to get a life and STOP! starting rumors! its so ridiculous!!!!
#15 guess who on 03/04/10 at 08:19 AM
Congrats to Keith Simmons for getting the job. Guess Duncans croonie was not sugar coated enough and the Spalding Co BOE saw through the scandals that have been placed on Pike. Hopefully they all will go far away and get away from PIke
#15.1 CA22 on 03/04/10 at 08:11 PM
Maybe he can come to Bibb County where all pike county principals end up (Matt Adams, Jeff Homan & Herbert Hodges
#16 Anonymous on 03/08/10 at 09:24 AM
Matt Adams is in Bibb now? Yea !!
He beat out a great man for principal of primary and that man left in a hurry and quietly. I suspect a scandal but no proof of it.
I can't even remember his name but he was great and everyone really liked him.
#17 Non Anonymous on 04/15/10 at 12:39 PM
Just another problem adult headed for a different school system. Kinda reminds me of the Pope moving all the problem bishops to the third world schools. Isn't there a policy against dating high school juniors and seniors if you're employed by the school system? And does guilt by association mean anything. You know who you are, DON'T YOU Mr. D.
#18 Anonymous on 05/10/10 at 07:19 PM
Mr Scott John was just named Principal of Henry County High School which has a 90% African american population. The good-ole-boy system has risen again. Lets see this guy connect with parents and the community. First racist comment or innuedo...........his a* is out!
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