01/27/2015 – BOC Resolution – Search Committee

Resolution in Support of a Transparent and Inclusive Superintendent Search Process

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners

Resolution in Support of a Transparent and Inclusive Superintendent Search Process
Whereas:            the DeKalb County School District is currently engaged in defining the parameters for the search for the next Superintendent; and
Whereas:            the DeKalb County School District has historically maintained as an official position noted on its letterhead that, “The school cannot live apart from the community”; and
Whereas:            the next leader of the DeKalb County School District must have credibility with the broad community in order to be successful.
Therefore be it resolved               that the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners supports and encourages the DeKalb Board of Education to adopt a Superintendent search protocol that includes a Selection Committee of parents, leaders, and community members, to manage, guide, and recommend the best qualified candidate to be the Superintendent.
Be it further resolved that the DeKalb Board of Commissioners believes that the best qualified candidate must demonstrate a record of improved academic achievement in a school district of significant size and complexity, across all disaggregated, socio-economic groups.
Be it further resolved that the DeKalb Board of Commissioners believes that the Selection Committee should consist of representatives from each Parent Council, a representative from the Georgia Charter Schools Association, a parent or community leader from each school board district, selected by the school board member, and a PAGE representative.