DISTRICT SELECTS SEARCH FIRM PALMDALE NEEDS SUPERINTENDENT.Byline: KAREN MAESHIRO Staff Writer PALMDALE -- Palmdale School District The Palmdale School District is a school district that serves a major part of the city of Palmdale, California (USA). The Palmdale School District was first formed in 1888. Approximately 28,000 students are enrolled in the Palmdale School District. trustees have approved spending a minimum of $22,000 to hire a Visalia firm to help the district look for a new superintendent. Working with International Group Education Services, the district estimates it will take between five and six months to find a replacement for Jack Gyves, who retired at the end of June. ``As a board member, I felt comfortable that we were dealing with a firm that could tailor their search for our particular school district needs,'' trustee Sandy Corrales Corrales can refer to: People
adj. 1. Of or relating to symbolic logic. 2. Of or relating to logistics. [Medieval Latin logisticus, of calculation capability to place an ad or get the word out and set up appointments. International Group not only has the logistical wherewithal where·with·al n. The necessary means, especially financial means: didn't have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn. conj. Wherewith. pron. Wherewith. but can also bring to the table an academic and curriculum-based approach to leadership at the superintendency Su`per`in`tend´en`cy n. 1. The act of superintending; superintendence. level, and for a school district like Palmdale where curriculum and improving test scores are two main priorities, the International Group seemed a more perfect fit for the district.'' The board voted 3-1 at last Tuesday's meeting to select the International Group as the superintendent search firm. The firm was one of two presented to the board. The dissenting dis·sent intr.v. dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents 1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree. 2. To withhold assent or approval. n. 1. vote was cast by board President Sheldon Epstein, and trustee Bo Bynum was absent. Epstein said he liked the other search firm, Leadership Associates, whose main focus is finding superintendent candidates. International Group also works with underperforming schools, Epstein said. ``I think the group that we selected is too diverse. Can they pay enough attention to what we need?'' Epstein said. ``I have concerns because of their diversification, if they are going to put forth the effort needed to bring an outstanding superintendent to Palmdale.'' Hiring Leadership Associates would have cost $27,950. International Group's fees are $22,000 plus expenses not to exceed 10 percent. Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was a rank used by police forces in the British Empire. It was usually the lowest rank that could be held by a European officer, most of whom joined the police at this rank. Roger Gallizzi is serving as interim superintendent while the search takes place. With one year left on his contract, Gyves, 69, announced June 14 that he was retiring. He had been with Palmdale since October 2003, when he was named interim superintendent. He took the permanent post the following January. Board members credited Gyves with developing a more standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. , coherent curriculum, guiding the district through tough fiscal times and stricter accountability, and opening up communication between district administrators and the schools. karen.maeshiro(at)dailynews.com (661) 267-5744 |
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