They are doing so without key personnel in place, including a chief financial officer. The DeKalb ISD Board of Trustees officially named Dr. Christophor Galloway Lone Finalist for Superintendent at a Special Meeting on May 13. Out of the student vote, 74% voted in favor of the shorter week. The average SAT score for students graduating in 2019-2020, with critical reading, writing and mathematics results combined. As of Thursday, the projection is slightly over 61% and tracking toward the state threshold of 67%. The district also hired 50 staff members this summer after about 10% left the district, which superintendent John Kuhn said was the most turnover hed seen in his career. The firing was effective immediately. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state waived accountability ratings for the 2020-2021 school year. Our working families, they would have to find childcare, she said. Superintendent . We appreciate Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris for her service to the DeKalb County School District and wish her the best in her future endeavors, board chair Vickie B. Turner said. Heres the full list. Safety is the number one thing we are saying," the students said. Copyright 2023, Texarkana Gazette, Inc. All rights reserved. So as we were experimenting with it the first year, March of that year is when all schools closed, said Nick West, who was superintendent at the time. Right after the district announced that it had a new four-day schedule in April, applications started rolling in. July report from the Texas American Federation of Teachers, bill passed by the 84th Texas Legislature, UNT Health Science Center to open nursing school to address national shortage, Racist and insensitive messages spray-painted at two Eagle Mountain-Saginaw schools, We have the best right here. 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Assisting Kaufman ISD in the search for a superintendent, Assisting Diboll ISD in the search for a superintendent, Seagraves ISD named Dr. Bonnie Avey as Lone Finalist, Assisting Little Elm ISD in the search for a superintendent, Assisting Schulenburg ISD in the search for a superintendent, Assisting Meridian ISD in the search for a superintendent, Ferris ISD - Mr. Hector Madrigal, Superintendent, Hillsboro ISD-Dr. Darrell Brown, Superintendent, Buna ISD -Dr. Tiffany Spicer, Superintendent, Alpine ISD-Dr. Michelle Rinehart, Superintendent, Dime Box ISD - Mr. Jeff Conovan,Superintendent, Eustace ISD - Dr. Julia McMains, Superintendent, Simms ISD - Mr. Edward May,Superintendent. DeKalb, New Boston, Malta and Hubbard have mulled shortening the school week for months. Theyve been able to keep experienced teachers and hire more. The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 was 0.4% during the 2019-2020 school year. As of the 2020-2021 school year, it had 756 students. 02 Mar. While teachers can work from home most Fridays, the DeKalb, New Summerfield and Pewitt districts have periodical staff development days, where teachers collaborate on lesson planning. I was notified by the board of education chair and vice chair that I was terminated. Photo by Dean Hesse. A school superintendent provides the leadership required for converting a shared vision of educational excellence into reality. Roughly 80 people attended and 13 spoke all of whom were in favor of moving to a four-day week. If you appreciate our work on this story, pleasebecome a paying supporter. In a statement, Georgia's governor accuses the school board of choosing politics over students. MORGAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: ADOPTED DISTRICT OF INNOVATION (DOI) Adopted Budget 22-23; Parent & Family Engagement Plan; Curriculum Resources; 2021-2022; 2020-2021; 2019-2020; . Board members voted to name Dr. Vasanne Tinsley as the interim superintendent. Often the most prudent path in filling executive level positions lies with assistance of an outside partyto coordinate the application and interview processes. There is a shortage of qualified candidates, and those with senior-level experience have multiple leadership opportunities from which to choose. As of the 2020-2021 school year, an average teacher's salary was $51,942, which is $5,699 less than the state average. The school is hiring a dean, developing courses and working to get licensed. The average salaries listed here are for regular duties only and do not include supplemental pay. Fed up students at Druid Hills High produced a video online exposing hazardous conditions inside the building. Woods said much of that money remains "unspent.". Visit our Active Searches page for more information. Union says DeKalb schools should tear up new contract containing vague performance factors The head of the Georgia Federation of Teachers, Verdaillia Turner, told Channel 2's Richard Belcher that the school district needs to start over. The immediate departure of Mrs. Watson-Harris will have no bearing on the search for the next superintendent. Four-day school weeks are gaining popularity among small, rural school districts in Texas. 2023. The maximum score is 2400. We didnt want to put that additional burden on them.. Texas assigns ratings to districts and campuses that designate their performance in relation to the state's accountability system. As Executive Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Interim Superintendent, DeKalb County School District Dr. Vasanne S. Tinsley serves as interim superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, managing the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational system with more than 94,000 students, 14,500 employees and a budget of $2.6 billion. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. DeKalb County's fired school superintendent says she is a woman of integrity and has not been told why she was terminated. Christophor Galloway; chris.galloway@dekalbisd.net (903) 667-2566; Higher Ed Outcomes. Decaturish is now on Flipboard. It was getting to the point where it was harder and harder to find quality teachers, said superintendent Melissa Reid. In this position, he supervises and supports the 17 schools and centers within Region IV, and their principals, to inspire our community of learners to achieve educational excellence. As school board members are convening at a State of DeKalb County event, the DeKalb County School District swears in their interim superintendent. Twenty-seven Texas districts implemented the change for the 2022-2023 school year, hoping to attract and retain teachers. Twenty-four percent of the staff said they took the job because of the four-day week, and 53% said its motivated them to continue working at Athens ISD. To help ease students, teachers and parents into the new schedule, several districts are providing meals, low-cost childcare and academic enrichment on days off. My office will remain in close communication with the Georgia Department of Education on these issues to determine what further action is needed. I know that both as the superintendent and also as a mother my son is a tenth grader at Druid Hills.. Students in Dekalb ISD are part of the Texas Education Agency's Region 08. On average, teachers had 13.3 years of experience. For as little as $6 a month, you can help us keep you in the loop about your community. Tolar Independent School District is located in Hood County, Texas. Dr. Tinsley first joined the DeKalb County School District in 1994. They would have to get stakeholder input. Sauce served the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) in the positions of Executive Director of Student Support Services and as Executive Director of Elementary Education. The district added they had confidence that Tinsley could step in without any problems. With the plan, DeKalb ISD is looking to add 30 minutes to the end of the school day, with dismissal at approximately 4 p.m. Students would be off on Friday except on weeks with a Monday holiday, and teachers would work every other Friday for planning, grading and similar work. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. 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The Information Technology department comprises of customer service-oriented professionals dedicated to the integration and implementation of technology across Dekalb County School District. Now-former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris sent a letter home to parents and guardians commending the kids who made the video for putting the renovations back on the school board agenda for the following week. A student is defined as "economically disadvantaged" if he or she is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or other public assistance. Georgia's school superintendent wrote a letteradmonishing DeKalb County Board of Education members. The district was able to fill all 14 open positions for the upcoming school year before June, much earlier than usual. A few others said they hoped it would help with student attendance and achievement. Before being hired in DeKalb County, Watson-Harris served as first deputy chancellor, senior director of field support and . This figure for the 2020-2021 school year refers to tenure the number of years a teacher has been employed in any district, whether or not there was an interruption in service. RELATED: Vote to make repairs at Druid Hills High School still comes with opposition. Of 346 parent responses on DeKalb's survey, 66% voted that they would be in favor of the four-day week, while 21% voted no and 13% voted maybe. Our students and faculty represent a long-standing tradition of excellence in character, academics and athletics. Fired DeKalb superintendent defends her work with the district. We used our Monday that was off to try to do some unique and different things. Executive Support The percentage of students in grades 11 and 12 taking at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in any subject Federal Report Card Letter Hubbard ISD 2022 Spanish; Federal Report Card State 2022 its about the entire school system and whats really best for the beautiful and brilliant, over 94,000 scholars, Watson-Harris said. 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In Mineral Wells, there are optional instructional Fridays for elementary students, with 55 students signed up so far. On an IB exam, it is a 4, 5, 6 or 7. In a statement, DeKalb County school board member Allyson Gervetz said she was briefly informed about the boards sudden decision about Watson-Harris termination right before their meeting, which was postponed several times. Theres some bigger schools around our area here that have increased their pay scale. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Please check back often for updates and tell a friend! Before being hired in DeKalb County, Watson-Harris served as first deputy chancellor, senior director of field support and Brooklyn executive director for the New York City Department of Education. To change this setting: (Any questions and answers will post here for all to see). Teachers have said that they are able to get their curriculum covered better. To support us, click here. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. DeKalb Countys fired school superintendent says she is a woman of integrity and has not been told why she was terminated. A passing score on the AP exam is a 3, 4 or 5. We also had a chemistry position open half the year and ended up going through three different substitutes. is also looking for a new superintendent to replace Cheryl Watson-Harris, two-dozen applications to replace Watson-Harris. DeKALB, Texas The DeKalb Independent School District Board of Trustees approved moving to a four-day school week starting next school year by a vote Monday night. DeKalb County Schools has nine vacancies in superintendent's office Dan Whisenhunt Feb 15, 2023 Interim Superintendent Dr. Vasanne Tinsley remarks during DeKalb County Board of Education's Oath of Office Ceremony at the Robert R. Freeman Administrative & Instructional Complex in Stone Mountain on Friday Jan. 6, 2023. Its bad. 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