New Superintendent’s Symposium Declared A Success!
By Alvin Sandrini
Fifteen new superintendents from throughout California met in Sacramento to discuss issues with other small district leaders. Those in attendance included: Paula Wyant-Kelso, Blue Lake Union Elementary, Justin Cunningham, Bonsall Union, Steve Wesley, Emery Unified, Paul Martin, Horicon Elementary, Dave Miller, Harmony Unified, Zach Thurman, Janesville Union, Louis Hoiland, Loleta Union, Marsha Filbin, Los Olivos, Kathy Northington, Mark Twain Unified, Mike Scully, Oak View Union, Stan Hardiman Sierra Plumas Joint Unified, Katherine Anderson, Winship-Robbins, Dale Ellis, Lakeside Elementary.
Each was challenged by superintendents presenting workshops in the area of Board Relations, Budget, Collective Bargaining, Personnel Practices.
Each was challenged by superintendents presenting workshops in the area of Board Relations, Budget, Collective Bargaining, Personnel Practices.
A special session devoted entirely to issues being faced by the new superintendent was deemed most helpful as successful superintendents and Associate Members responded to their direct inquiry.
Superintendents Molleen Barnes, Sunol Glen and Steve Olmos, Willows Unified, both graduates of the 2007 Symposium returned to talk about their first year and how the use of mentors provided by SSDA was critical to “their survival” and success.
The symposium is an ongoing event and plans are already being made for 2009. All members are encouraged to remind new superintendents in their area to attend.
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