Yakima School District Staff, As you are aware, Dr. Elaine Beraza has announced her retirement. The Yakima School District Board of Directors will hire their next Superintendent to begin July 1, 2015. To assist with the process the board of directors is seeking information from you. Northwest Leadership Associates has been retained to facilitate the search process. Focus Groups YSD staff are invited to attend focus groups specifically for staff members. And we are also convening focus groups for community members and families. Please help spread the word. • Yakima School District Employee Focus Groups (At YSD Central Services) o Tuesday, November 4 at 11:00 am (Central Services) 1:00 pm (Cabinet), and 3:30 pm (Staff). Meeting held at Central Services, 104 N 4th Avenue. o Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 am (Staff), 9:00 am (Management), and 5:30 pm (Board). Meeting held at Central Services, 104 N 4th Avenue. • Community & Family Member Focus Groups o Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30 pm for community members and 7:00 pm for families. Focus Group will be held at Lewis & Clark Middle School located at 1114 W Pierce St. o Wednesday, November 5 at 12:00 pm for community members and 2:00 pm for families. Focus Group will be located at YSD Central Services at 104 N 4th Avenue. Survey Between October 27 and November 5, 2014 a survey will be conducted to gather information regarding what the public feels are the necessary qualities and traits for the Superintendent of the Yakima School District. Surveys can be completed by staff, families, and the general public. o ENGLISH: https://surveymonkey/s/yakimasurvey o SPANISH: https://surveymonkey/s/yakimasurvey2 Interested Applicants Applicants may apply beginning November 10, 2014 through January 23, 2015. The YSD Board of Directors will review applicants at the end of January 2015 and schedule interviews (preliminary interviews scheduled for Feb 5 and 6). Final interviews will be conducted February 10, 11, and 12, 2015. Interested applicants may contact Northwest Leadership Associates, the firm assisting with the selection process, at dennisray@superintendentsearch. Spread the word Attached is a poster for you to use at your school to encourage parent involvement. Paper surveys will be distrusted to all schools as well. Amy Neal Director of Community and Public Relations Yakima School District Building Community Through Education
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:44:51 +0000
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