Stonewall Elementary
Principal Profile Meeting
March 10, 2005

Members present:  David Ewen, Janie Griggs, Andrea Guise, Leslie LeBlanc and Ty Sturdivant.  Also present was Lisa Stone, elementary director.

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM, and Mr. McCaw introduced Vince Mattox, who was appointed to facilitate the meeting.  Mr. Mattox explained to the parents that the same process was presented to the Stonewall staff. 

Mr. Mattox explained the legal implications and relayed to the parents that any time “shall” has been used in the wording, is to be read as “must.”  He explained that the interview questions for the committee will come from the profile created.  The best candidates that fit the profile will be referred to the council.  He recommended to the parents that the council keep the interviews closed.  Then after coming out of closed sessions, they can announce their decision.  Then the Human Resources director notifies the chosen candidate.  He suggested setting a date for the principal selection, but to be flexible. 

When questioned about an interim, Mr. Mattox notified the parents that one could finish the year if needed.  He must also meet the profile qualifications.  The outgoing principal will not train the incoming principal.

Goals:  The following items were suggested for the “Vision and Goals” for the next biennium by the parents:

-more interventions for struggling students in reading and math

-foreign language added to the curriculum

-continuing to work towards high academic standards

-increase writing scores and skills

-to encourage every child to excel to progress according to their ability

-maintain a high level of parent participation

-maintain/continue the atmosphere of acceptance/welcoming

-earlier response to children with special needs identification through testing and observation

-maintaining music program

-alternative scheduling options for band/orchestra, or other special programs, to avoid removal from the classroom

-wider variety of extra-curricular offerings

-close achievement gap based on minority test scores

-review scheduling of special area class to possibly increase retention or consistency

-continue to allow parental input in student placement

Attributes:  The following attributes were suggested for the principal by the parents:

            -Good communication skills

            -able to “walk on water”

            -Firm, but fair

            -possess ability to take ownership and be invested in the school

            -visible

            -“open door” policy

            -supportive to parents, faculty, and staff

            -aware of today’s societal and cultural climate

            -knows the students as individuals

            -ability to delegate, not micromanage

            -confident in professionalism of faculty and staff

            -someone who kids can connect with and respect their authority

            -progressive ideas with flexible approaches; creative and forward thinking

            -open-minded

            -appreciation for the Stonewall Community

            -high level of ethics/morals

            -resourceful, able to accomplish goals

            -approachable

            -dynamic personality/inspiration

            -good manners

            -problem solving skills

            -introduces “change” with diplomacy

            -responsible risk taker

            -recognizes and maintains current strengths

            -fiscally responsible person

            -respectful

            -knowledgeable of/experienced with special needs issues

The parents were asked to rank the top four items in each “Visions” and “Attributes” categories, giving four the highest priority.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Roseland

SBDM Secretary