PTA advocating for School Board candidates?

[dkemom2]

The current board will hire the new super.  In coming members don't take office until Dec.

[belle]

thanks. this* is a problem.
I took my offspring out of school because of the old guard, i hope things improve. they had looked better for a while, then that woman did her thing, chosen by the old board. it is so frustrating. one step forward, you hope for another.

*by this, I mean the potential split in the election.

[Ricky Bobby]

then that woman did her thing, chosen by the old board. it is so frustrating. one step forward, you hope for another.

not completely old board...some new members were also on board at the time - what was the vote to hire and who voted no? 

[gertot]

Dr. Hart was hired by a board made up of Alan Zimmerman, Ronnie Collins, Deborah McManus, Holly Duncan and Norman Clark.  The vote to hire her was unanimous as voted in open session.

The new superintendent will be hired by the present board members - Kathie Russell, Norman Clark, Holly Duncan, Deborah McManus and Gerald Totten.

Here are the minutes of that meeting:

1
North Carolina
Chatham County
A called meeting of the Chatham County Board of Education was held on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the Central
Office in the Board Room at 7:30 pm. The called meeting began at approximately 8:00 p.m. with the following
members being present: Allan Zimmerman, Chair; Ronnie Collins, Vice Chair; Deb McManus, Norman Clark,
Holly Duncan and Board Attorney Ken Soo. The following proceedings were had: The Secretary to the Board,
Superintendent Larry G. Mabe; Assistant Superintendent Paul Joyce; Public Information Officer Beth McCullough,
and Assistant Superintendent Beverly Crotts were present.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Zimmerman called the meeting to order. Mr. Collins moved that the Chatham County Board of Education go
into closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of
appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual employee or prospective employee pursuant to G.
S. 143-318.11 (a) (6). Mrs. Duncan seconded the motion, and it was approved by all present. The Board met in
Closed Session with its Attorney, Ken Soo.
II. CLOSED SESSION
At the conclusion of the closed session, Mr. Clark moved to adjourn the closed session, and return to open session,
seconded by Mrs. McManus, and the motion was approved by all present.
III. PERSONNEL ACTION
Chair Zimmerman called for a motion to employ Dr. Ann Hart as Superintendent of Chatham County Schools
beginning June 1, 2005 contingent upon final negotiations on the contract. Mrs. McManus moved to approve a
contract to Dr. Hart, seconded by Mr. Clark, and the motion was approved by all present.
Chair Zimmerman stated that the Board was proud to have Dr. Hart here and that the decision had been a tough one.
Dr. Hart thanked the Board and stated it was an honor to be in Chatham County. She stated it was already an
excellent system and she was glad to be here. She stated that system was highly regarded.
Chair Zimmerman stated that Dr. Hart had been in Lee County and in Chapel Hill and that she will be an asset to the
county.
Mr. Clark welcomed Dr. Hart to the county. Mrs. Duncan stated she looked forward to good work ahead and
dealing with change and growth.
Members of the media were present and asked Dr. Hart several questions, which were reported.
IV. ADJOURN
There being no further business to transact, Mr. Collins moved that the Board adjourn. Mr. Clark seconded the
motion, and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Read and approved _________________.
____________________________
Dr. Larry G. Mabe, Superintendent

[Ricky Bobby]

thanks. this* is a problem.
I took my offspring out of school because of the old guard, i hope things improve. they had looked better for a while, then that woman did her thing, chosen by the old board.

Belle - Just to clarify - Is this the "old guard and old board" you are talking about? 

[belle]

1992-1997

[munn5]

I have just sent this introduction to Karen Heilman for distribution to the Perry Harrison PTA.

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself to the Perry Harrison School community.

My name is Mia Munn and I am a candidate for the Chatham County School Board in District 1. I am a former teacher and life-long student of educational policy and curriculum. My deeply held beliefs about education are expressed by a new research and advocacy organization, Common Core www.commoncore.org : “Basic skills are essential, but they’re not enough. Children must be knowledgeable in addition to being skilled.” Over the past 22 years, while my children attended Pittsboro Elementary School, Horton Middle School, Northwood High School, and Woods Charter School,  I have focused my attention on their schools and their activities. Now that my youngest son is graduating from high school this June, I have the time to devote my energies to making the Chatham County Schools successful for all our kids.

Three main principles guide me:
1.   Make decisions based on research. We must make decisions in all areas based on data not on emotion. We need to learn from effective schools by adopting proven best practices and successful programs, then giving those programs the resources they need to succeed here in Chatham County. We need to constantly evaluate how we are doing as administrators, teachers and students, then use that data to continually improve.
2.   Identify problems early, then implement solutions quickly. This applies at the level of the school board, in identifying where new schools are needed and building those schools before there is a crisis. It applies at the school and classroom level, in identifying students who are struggling or at risk for failure then giving them intense remediation before they fall farther behind.
3.   Focus on the child in the classroom. The bottom line for every decision we make in the Chatham County Schools should be “will this help the student in the classroom learn and succeed?” If the answer is no, we should not be spending money.

My highest priority is ensuring all students receive quality instruction with a proven curriculum. That means we must recruit, mentor, and retain good teachers, and give them the resources they need to be successful in teaching our students. I also want to ensure that all students in all our schools have sufficient, safe facilities. Lastly, I want to improve communication throughout the school system, within individual schools, between teacher and parents, and with the larger community.

I want to hear your concerns and priorities. You call me at 542-5338 or email me at miamunn4chathamschools@earthlink.net . Or, you can post your comments to a wider audience on two threads on the Chatham Bulletin Board:
What do you want in a school board member?
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php?topic=5789.0
What do you think are the biggest issues facing the school board (2008-2012)?
http://chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard/index.php?topic=5803.0

Thanks,

Mia Munn

[munn5]

I just received confirmation that Karen sent my introduction out to the PHS PTA.

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