Negativity will suffocate and destroy an organization rather quickly. At this time there is no other choice - Committe Chair must be removed from position as soon as possible due to the objectives and actions not being aligned with the organizational goals and a fast acting damage control plan must be implemented.
Your group should considering rolling out a communication plan to teachers and parents to reiterate the purpose and goals of the organization - "It's all about the Children- enriching their educational experience". Turn this negative issue into a positive one by reassuring parents, restating the objectives, encouraging ideas and feedback, winning back the parents trust and most importantly creating excitement within your organization.
It's all about the children.. That's why parents choose to get involved..
Good luck to you and your organization.
I have spoken with this person & have addressed concerns/complaints raised by other volunteers. They were actually surprised.
I have already seen a change in their behavior with other people. I'm hoping that will continue & it's not a temporary response.
Thanks for your feedback!
I think that the action that you take must be clear and to the point. Volunteers are much to difficult to come by and people are people and each should be treated as you would like to be treated.
The fact that the spouse had words with the person does not change the things/actions that you describe. I would move forward with whatever your original plan was and get back on track.
Since our first function this school year, this committee chair has driven away our best volunteers (those who have been a part of our organization for the last 5+ years!). This committee chair works best by advising her way is the only way (not taking recommendations from ANYONE) and berating volunteers publicly & behind their backs. They have never held a role within our organization. It is obvious that their people skills are greatly lacking.
With my VP role, I am responsible for delivering the final decision on whether we need to discuss their past 'offenses' with them or that they need to step down. This was going to be accomplished within the next week. To complicate matters further, the spouse of the president has had harsh words with this person very recently and I personally believe now have compromised our position. I am not sure how to proceed.
All advice is welcome! PLEASE!
