Source: DMUSD Board Packet
Special Board Meeting of October 1, 2008
October 1, 2008
| To: | Board Members |
| From: | Sharon McClain, Superintendent |
| Subject: | Timeline and Process for Hiring New Principal for the Del Mar Hills Academy |
Since the beginning of the school year, Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts and Sciences has enjoyed the Interim Principal services of Mr. Vince Jewell. Mr. Jewell has recently notified the District that he will be leaving his position by the Thanksgiving break.
Mr. Jewell has been an excellent Interim Principal. He has facilitated the successful opening of school and has helped to establish a positive and safe learning environment. Additionally, he has worked with staff and parents to formulate goals for the 08-09 school year.
With Mr. Jewel leaving, is important that the staff, parents and students of Del Mar Hills School have the leadership and support that a permanent full time principal would bring. A permanent principal would contribute stability and accountability to school programs that will continue to move the school forward.
For these reasons, I recommend that the District hire a permanent, full time principal to provide high quality instructional leadership and commitment to the vision and goals of the Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The following timeline will provide for the hiring of a new principal and crossover time with Mr. Jewell:
| Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Deadline for filing an application |
| Thursday, Oct. 9 | Complete paper screening and select candidates for first round interviews |
| Wednesday, Oct. 15 | Conduct first round interviews with combined community and staff panel |
| Friday, Oct. 17 | Conduct second round interviews with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Human Resources |
| Tuesday, Oct. 21 | Site visit of finalist |
| Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Board appoints new principal |
| As soon as possible | New principal begins assignment at Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts and Sciences |
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