Superintendent Finalists Named
This just got released from SPS - I have not done any research yet on theses candidates.
The Seattle School Board on Thursday announced three finalists for Superintendent: José L. Banda, Steven W. Enoch and Sandra L. Husk (please see the attached announcement for more information, bios and photos).
The Seattle School Board on Thursday announced three finalists for Superintendent: José L. Banda, Steven W. Enoch and Sandra L. Husk (please see the attached announcement for more information, bios and photos).
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Nobody jumps out as a "wow" candidate for me, but the limited info doesn't make any of them seem like a disaster, either (and after all, info about MGJ's previous job DID make her seem pretty disastrous a priori, dinnit?).
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/april032006/sksdsuper_32806.php
googler
http://extras.denverpost.com/news/news0802l.htm
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-75014730.html
googler
"One can only hope that Dr. Husk did a better job of being a superintendent in Tennessee, than she did in Colorado, to prepare her for her new job in Oregon. Too bad the school board wasn't aware that Dr. Husk had applied for a Superintendency in Ft. Collins, Colorado--and eventually withdrew her application, due the fire storm of emails, letters and phone calls that the district received from numerous people who had had the unfortunate task of attempting to work with her during her tenure as a Superintendent in Colorado. Yes, all the comments received in Ft. Collins told of her neopotism, binges with alcohol, drunk driving citation (that she never shared with the school board until it came out in the newspaper, 6 months later) despicable treatment of outstanding staff and administrators, and a persistant attititude of "not listening" and asserting that it was HER way or the highway. This is a naracistic indivual you are dealing with. She is known for not respecting communities values, as evidenced by getting rid of the communities and staff strategic plan and developing her own. Mark our words, you will begin to see a mass exit of Administrators from your district, due to her leadership style that will be veiled in "she is doing what is best for the district", she will convince your board when your effective administrators begin to leave that there leaving has nothing to do with her! She practically ruined the Mapleton School District in Colorado--and by the time the school board finally would listen and had caught onto her, by that time the damage had been done. Over 20 long time administrators and numerous teachers who left due to the climate and tone that she had established in her 5 years as Superintendent. Our suggestion to these board members, teachers, community members and administrators is that you need to keep a tight watch on her. Don't let your school board stick their head in the sand if and when "Husk issues" start to arise. Our condolences to the Salem-Keizer School District."
Don't shoot the messenger
http://www.northfortynews.com/Archive/A200501superintendent.htm
So far, reports are supporting the anonymous poster from the Salem News story...
discouraged
Hate to see things go unsubstantiated, so there's a link. Also has positive information.
signed, Pseudonymous Pundit
"She demanded again to be released, saying that she is an important person," the officer said in his report. -
histrionic blogger
- saddened by lack of strong leaders
http://www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/content/superintendent-sandy-husk
"I am focused on a process of continuous improvement in our school district by implementing a strategic plan designed to promote quality assurance. I am trying to bring best practices from the business world to our school district and to use them for the benefit of our students. My efforts are all geared toward putting into practice the things that will ultimately provide better service for our kids."
– Superintendent Sandy Husk
Hmmm. More reform?
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I really believe that Patu is the only board member who truly thinks for herself and has the courage to dissent. I think Peaslee and McLaren still haven't found their voices.
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Two and a quarter years to go.