Principal's contract will not be renewed

Feather Publishing

3/11/2013

Principal Sue Segura received notification Friday, March 8, that she would not be coming back to work for Plumas Unified School District as principal at Quincy High School.

Segura said superintendent Micheline Miglis came to her office and told her of the board’s decision the night before.

In a telephone interview Monday, March 11, Segura said, “I love this community. I’m devastated.” Her voice broke.

“I want to keep on doing what I’ve done for kids as long as I’ve been here and as long as the community supports me."

More information will be available in this week's newspaper.

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+31#1RE: Principals's contract will not be renewed — Mike2013-03-11 09:08

I would like to know more information on her being let go. Teachers get pink slips as a possible layoff. The administration at the district office never have any cuts and yet one of the most respected principals gets let go.
Who wanted her job that they kissed the right persons ass?

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+22#2RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Dea2013-03-11 10:50

Having lived here for forty one years, this principal is the BEST we have seen. What an injustice to our children. Did the board members talk to all parents and teachers or did they only listen to the ones that weren't doing their job.

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-24#3RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Ray2013-03-11 11:31

I beleive there is more to this story than is widely known. I further believe that it is in the best intrest of the community that Principal Segura thank the Plumas Unified School District for giving her the opportunity to be here and move on to her next one.

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+18#4RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Gina2013-03-11 11:33

This is really sad news for Quincy High students. I have been a part of the school system here with my son who is now a senior. In my opinion she is the best this town has had! Who makes this decision without the input of the students and parents? This was a very poor choice who ever did!

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+23#5RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Lisa2013-03-11 12:05

I encourage anyone and everyone to write a letter to the governing board and the superintendent with questions, concerns or letters of support for Dr. Sue. You can find the email addresses on www.pcoe.k12.ca.us. I am deeply saddened by this decision. I hope all the facts come to light.

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+23#6RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — crimini2013-03-11 12:54

something is fishy....very suspicious indeed

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+21#7Principals's Contract not to be renewed — Linda2013-03-11 19:50

Sure would like to understand why Dr. Sue Segura's contract is not being renewed. What a loss to the high school and to the community. She obviously cares about the students.

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+19#8RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-11 20:54

Although I no longer have children attending school in Plumas County, I feel non-renewal of her contract is a grave disservice to the present and future students, and to the community as a whole. I would like the Board to justify what I feel was a poor decision.

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+16#9RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — ZLS2013-03-11 21:27

Apparently if you raise test scores, clean up campus, hold kids accountable,bring in more AP classes and just overall have a major love for the students and community you could be let go.
Makes perfect sense to me. Uh, no.

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+13#10RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Lori2013-03-12 04:45

I have not always agreed with some of Dr. Sue's policies, but I do think she is by far the best principle we have bad in a very very long time! She genuinely cares about our students! She has done more good for our kids and their futures than any of the recent past principles.

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+14#11grandparent — Donnal2013-03-12 07:14

My feeling has been that Dr. Sue is the best principal Quincy has had in a very long time. She appears to care for the students, knows them by name and they all RESPECT her. She has been someone they can look up to and work hard in classes. I can't believe she will not be rehired!! !

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+3#12The rest of the story — TLH2013-03-12 07:21

Maybe related to the pending lawsuit against principal and staff for racism and discrimination? Good teachers are not arbitrarily released for no reason, especially in small towns like Quincy

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-4#13RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Dave2013-03-12 08:19

change.org/.../...
Online petition Please follow this link and sign.We cant let this happen.

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-14#14Principal's contract will not be renewed — Megan2013-03-12 12:05

Quincy has the tendency to gossip and spread rumors, I am sure that there is a reson as to why Dr. Sue was let go. Legally, the school district would need a reason to let her go, even if it is just cut backs. The ecconomy is bad out there people.

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-20#15Good Riddence! — doesnt matter2013-03-12 13:13

Thank GOD that hag will be fired. She was the worst person QHS ever had!She played favorites and never delt with bullying. if she did something nice it was for the jocks or smarties. She has a terrible persolnality and shes a bad principal. GOOD RIDDENCE!

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+12#16RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Lisa2013-03-12 14:27

Doesn't Matter?? We can all respect that someone has a difference in opinion, but it is a problem when people make such strong statements but refuses to even share their initials. It makes it seem like you do not want to be accountable for what your saying.

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+15#17RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-12 14:48

doesnt [sic] matter: Hiding behind anonymity to post vitriolic (and illiterate) statements greatly reduces the credibility of your (hateful) post.

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+2#18RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Megan2013-03-12 15:15

I don't know the lady, I haven't lived in Quincy in a long time. I am just saying that there is probably more to the story then is being told and I know how Quincy people can be and most seem to look for things to gossip. It is sad for the Principal, but I am sure there is a valid reason.

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-5#19RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — I know more2013-03-12 16:10

You folks are going to have to trust me on this one. This person is bad for education. She has no business being in a position where she has to manage people. She has spent the bulk of her career in Nevada. Talk to some of us. This isn't news to us. In fact it's very familiar. Make some calls to NV!

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+8#20Education — Gary S2013-03-12 16:19

Topic is the firing of a HS Principal.Therefore, the topic is about education. Critics of Sue S who can't spell have no business offering opinions on education.Probably just a parent who has a child that didn't like being reprimanded for doing something dumb.

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0#21RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Former Student2013-03-12 16:55

Sue has done more bad than good. Everyone is just too narrow minded to see it. Sue did play favorites. I was left to fend for myself while she helped all my classmates excel to get where they wanted. She supported the jocks and 4.0 kids more than the ones that needed the help in school.

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+4#22RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Been There2013-03-12 17:09

I have been one of her students and do agree that she has done some good but she is not as wonderful as every says. I was not a trouble kid and my grades were fine. I had some serious issues and went to her various times and she did nothing. I would like to know more about the decision made.

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0#23RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — I know more2013-03-12 18:53

I'm sorry if I offend any of you posting positive support for Ms. Segura. However, as someone who has spent many years with her, these people (mostly those students brave enough to post) are absolutely correct. She does give attention to athletes and scholars...everyone else is collateral damage!

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+5#24RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-12 19:17

I know more: your post offers a differing viewpoint, but it's not offensive because it's respectful. Something to ponder~maybe the athletes and scholars are more receptive to help than those who ditch school, defy authority, and/or make no academic effort?

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+1#25RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Former Student2013-03-12 19:41

Kimberly: I was not one who "ditched school, defied authority, and or made not academic effort". I simply was not offered the help. She favored the athletic/4.0 kids. I tried my hardest in school and was simply not offered any help from her.

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+5#26RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-12 19:50

FS: I'm sorry you feel you weren't offered help and were not recognized. My perspective is not that she "favors" anyone, I feel she rewarded students who achieved excellence. It may seem unfair not to reward everybody, but it gives students goals for which to strive.

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-1#27RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Former Student2013-03-12 20:02

Kimberly: I did not have the chance to achieve my excellence because I was not offered it. I tried to ask for help but was turned away. I feel I was turned away because I was not worthy of getting help because I was not apart of the schools athletic department and I didn't have a 4.0.

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+9#28RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-12 20:02

I understand it, but my interpretation differs from yours. Should student who barely maintains a 2.0 be place on the honor roll along side the 4.0 students because that's "fair?" Students who skate by with a 2.0 will have more difficulty getting into college, they're being left behind,

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+4#29RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Former Student2013-03-12 20:09

Kimberly: It's the kids that are getting the 2.0 that need the help. Apparently the kids who are doing good need a little help but not much. the 2.0 kids need the extra help maybe cause they don't understand what is going on. They are the one's who need the boost not the 4.0 kids.

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-1#30RE: Principal's contract will not be renewed — Kimberly2013-03-12 20:13

FS: I understand what you're saying, and again, I'm truly sorry you had a bad experience. I think there's a difference between helping a student who is having difficulty and rewarding a student who has performed well.

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