Monday, June 7, 2010

Superintendent Search

I'm back to blogging! How else will anyone know what I am working on?

Today, I'd like to talk about the search for our new Superintendent. During our Committee meetings, I feel that it is very important to give everyone the opportunity to express their opinions and to be heard. We are having some great discussions, working together and reaching consensus as to how to proceed. This will all ultimately benefit the children of Wake County. Last week's meeting covered a lot of ground and gave us a great opportunity to analyze the different search firms that are vying for the job to help us select our new Superintendent.

The new Superintendent will be the leader of our school system. Quite an important role! As the Board makes policy, the Superintendent will be responsible for implementing it. This new leader will be directing the Administration, Faculty and Staff towards a higher level of academic achievement for ALL of our students. It's vital that we give our stakeholders an opportunity to share what you feel are important characteristics for this new leader.

To date, we have reached consensus with the Board, voting to hire a professional search firm, and to allocate dollars from the Fund Balance to cover the costs associated with the search. The process must be transparent and open. I am enjoying the process and thank all of those that have chosen to participate:)