Historical November 1978 notice or report. Dates, fees, services and contacts describe the original period; current availability has not been established.
It’s been said that in order to get correct answers to questions, express concerns or register complaints . . . . and be sure your queries and comments will come to the attention of someone in authority . . . . it’s essential to go straight to the top, to the person or persons in charge.
Now the citizens of St. Louis will have the opportunity to do just that! Superintendent Robert E. Wentz has authorized the installation of a HOTLINE. This is a phone line which will record messages when callers dial 241-0979.
If the call requires a personal response, Wentz will make that contact.
If the call can successfully be handled by another staff member, the message will be brought to the personal attention of that individual, who will promptly respond.
When callers dial 241-0979, a recorded voice will tell them to leave a message, air a complaine, ask a question. The following morning, the recorded calls will be monitored and channelled to the proper staff member.
(This information source is in addition to the mini-broadcast line, 621-7970, a daily recorded message dispensing pertinent school news, and the daily 8:40 a.m. broadcast over Radio Station KSLH (91.5 FM), in which information about the St. Louis Public Schools is reported in more detail.)
Callers may use the HOTLINE to seek assistance or information, or to talk about things in the school system of which they approve or disapprove. Perhaps they will want to call to express appreciation for something in the St. Louis Public Schools which has proved effective and helpful.
According to superintendent Wentz, “This is a great opportunity to bridge the communication gap between citizens and school system personnel. We must be in touch with their concerns, and they need to know that we care about helping with problems.”
Originally published in The Paper, November 1978.
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Original source: SD_Times1978_11.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
