Orginazation Problems

[InsanelySane01]

We've tried, we held a big meeting with each of the students voicing our opinions on the situation and we tried to have some of the rules let up just a little. At my school we're allowed to give a quick kiss good bye but in robotics its like boot camp, Don't touch or you'll get kicked off. Basically the mentors are tearing apart the team, we're not allowed to touch each other or anything. I mean really we couldn't even SIT next to each other. The mentor responsible for this during the meeting stated very harshly that he disagreed with my opinion and that I should just stop stating it. I think what we actually have to do is get handbooks from all 3 of the current schools, AND one from the school that we've added this year, and we have to look at all the rules for it, then make a rulebook from that and the parents. Thanks for helping out.

Originally Posted by KathieK

It sounds like your team needs to think about establishing a new team handbook, which takes into account school rules, rules about "couples" behavior, how your team will be organized ("mentor-driven", "student-driven", "combo"), defines roles on the team (student, mentor, chaperone, parent booster club), rules and consequences, etc.

A good start would be to ask a third party to act as facilitator for a team discussion on these issues. All must agree beforehand that everyone has their right to express their opinion, and that all parties will be given a chance to speak. Hopefully you can come to resolution before everyone decides to quit, and form a committee to start writing a new team handbook this summer.