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… More Superintendent Search Meeting News…
We are now about half-way through the three week meeting process and have gathered some terrific information regarding the characteristics, qualifications, and skills our community would like in the next superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools.
Thank you to all of the people who took time out of their busy lives to attend these meetings and provide input. We’ve seen parents, principals, students, educators, concerned taxpayers, business people, political leaders, legislators, and administrators. They all had great input from many different perspectives.
There are still several meetings scheduled for those desiring to have a voice in providing input toward the interview/selection process of the next superintendent.
This Thursday, October 4th, we are hosting a meeting for members of the business community at Barelas Community Center (801 Barelas Rd. SW) from 7:30AM to 9:00AM. Stop by and have coffee before you head into the office.
Also, we will be hosting two meetings for parents, students, educators, and community members this Saturday, October 6th.
The first meeting will be at Manzano High School Performing Arts Center (12200 Lomas Blvd. NE) from 9:30AM to 11:00AM.
The second meeting will be at McKinley Community Center (3401 Monroe NE) from 1:00PM to 2:30PM
Stop by after Balloon Fiesta, before the soccer game, after work, before work, or whatever it is you do on a Saturday. It could even be a great excuse to have to get out of mowing the lawn or doing laundry. Why do you think I’m on this committee? Just another reason to get out of cleaning the garage… and have a voice in the superintendent selection! We all have very busy lives. Considering all of the concerns, hopes/dreams, frustrations, and all of the positive things that are happening out there in our schools (that we just don’t hear about often enough), this is our chance, as a community, to turn this thing called Albuquerque Public Schools around. Here’s an article from the Journal that is one of those positive things going on at an Albuquerque Public School: Unique Reading Program Drawing Attention
Make this a priority in your day. It’s just an hour and a half. The snacks are great and it is very interesting to hear what everyone has to say. One of the most interesting observations that I can provide you is that all of the communities we’ve been in, so far, (South Valley, Rio Grande, Barelas, Alamosa, Highland High School) have been saying the same things with different twists. Despite the similarities, we’ve gotten several new suggestions from each area that have been thought provoking, interesting ideas, and POSITIVE. That is very encouraging.
This is a beginning… A start toward creating positive goals and bringing our entire community together to create a better model of education for our kids and our future.
See you there…
A big “Thank You” to the dedicated members of the Committee for Community Involvement for the Superintendent Search and to the Board of Education members that have put together and attended these meetings. I appreciate your hard work and commitment! It is clear from the comments we’ve received that our community appreciates you, as well.
