NEW DEADLINE SET FOR SUPERINTENDENT.Byline: KAREN MAESHIRO Staff Writer PALMDALE -- To get the broadest range of candidates, 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 decided to extend the deadline to apply for the job of superintendent. About 15 people applied by the previous deadline, Oct. 20, but board members were told that there were several people who missed the deadline and wanted to apply. ``In all fairness, what we would like to do is see if we can get those people to apply. It gives us a bigger range of candidates to evaluate,'' board president Sheldon Epstein said. ``We would like the field to be increased a little more. We are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the best match for the district. If we have to extend the timeline
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The date of the second deadline has not been set, and trustees said they were in no particular hurry to find someone. They said the district is in capable hands under interim Superintendent Roger Gallizzi, the former 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. for personnel and a 17-year district veteran. ``They are looking for the widest possible range of candidates. The board realized this is the most important decision a board has to make on behalf of school district,'' said Gallizzi, who took the interim post with the understanding he would not seek the permanent appointment. ``The board feels there is no urgency. There is no reason to get in someone real fast and make a hurried hur·ried adj. 1. a. Moving or acting rapidly. b. Required to move or act more rapidly; rushed. 2. Done in great haste: a hurried tour. decision.'' The 15 who applied will remain in the applicant pool. The majority work in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). as superintendents, associate or assistant superintendents, or directors, officials said. Palmdale is seeking to replace former Superintendent Jack Gyves, who retired at the end of June. Open-mindedness, good communication skills, and an ability to work with a diverse community were some of the attributes desired in a new superintendent, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. input taken at a community forum. The person should have experience working as an administrator and teacher in a large district, and being able to speak Spanish also would be good, residents said at the forum. karen.maeshiro@dailynews.com (661) 267-5744 |
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