If there is one thing I've learned about public education it's that teachers / administration is often over sensitive and often don't see what we'd see as common sense in cutting out the middle man. Not using the proper chain of command or not involving the proper parties can result in someone being sour that will be working with you child. I'm sure this isn't true in all schools, I've just seen it happen too many times in my area. There is too much candy coating in public education for my personal taste....but then again I'm a grumpy old man!
I guess I'm just saying be careful not to burn bridges in attempt to expedite the process.
