MCS
News Releases for May 2008
May 8, 2008
Interviews Scheduled for Five MCS Superintendent Finalists
Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis Board of Education Commissioners have scheduled interviews with the five finalists named for the position of Memphis City Schools Superintendent. The interviews will take place on Monday, May 12, Tuesday, May 13 and Monday, May 19 in the Board of Education Auditorium, 2597 Avery.
All interviews will be coordinated by consultants of Ray and Associates, the national search firm selected by the Board of Commissioners to assist in the selection of the district’s next superintendent.
Interview schedule:
Monday, May 12
Tiffany Anderson, Ed.D
Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Christiansburg, VA
4 p.m.
Kriner Cash, Ed.D
Chief of accountability and system-wide performance, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13
Yvonne Brandon, Ed.D
Deputy superintendent, Richmond, VA Public Schools
1 p.m.
Monday, May 19
Nicholas Gledich, Ed.D
Chief operations officer, Orange County, FL Public Schools
1:30 p.m.
James Williams, Ed.D
Superintendent, Buffalo, NY Public Schools
3:30 p.m.
All candidate interviews will be broadcast live on the District’s radio station, FM 88.5 and television station, Cable 19.
During the search process, community members were given the opportunity to complete a “32 Qualities” survey, which was posted on the Memphis City Schools Web site. The online survey allowed citizens to rank what they believed were the most important characteristics the next leader of Memphis City Schools should possess. The Board of Commissioners hopes to have its new superintendent join the district by July 1.
May 8, 2008
Memphis City Schools Announces
2008 Summer Learning Programs for Students of All Ages
Memphis City Schools Announces
2008 Summer Learning Programs for
Students of All Ages
Specialty Programs Offer Engaging Lessons about Math, Science, Art,
Technology, Literacy, Foreign Language and Much More
Summer Transition Camps to Help Middle School Students Make Smooth, Successful Jump to High School
Intervention/Promotion, Extended Year, Overage for Grade Programs to Help Students Remain on Track
View the 2008 Summer Programs Guide
Memphis, Tenn. – The 2007-08 school year is almost over, but the learning doesn't have to stop for Memphis City Schools students. The district is offering a wide range of educational programs to help keep students interested and engaged in learning throughout the summer months.
The 2008 Summer Programs Guide highlights a myriad of learning opportunities for students in elementary, middle and high school. Offerings range in focus from intervention and course recovery to help students stay on track for grade promotion and graduation to those that cover core courses, such as math, science and others that cater to students’ special interests, such as technology, art, aviation and criminology. Additionally, Summer Transition Camps are available to help middle school students make a smoother jump to high school.
Memphis City Schools will be offering School Age Child Care programs throughout the summer as well, although the dates for these programs have not yet been determined. Once finalized, those dates will be added to Summer Programs Guide on the district’s Web site.
Registration requirements, orientation information and dates of attendance vary according to program. The first sessions of 2008 Summer Programs will begin in early June. Some summer programs are free, while others are tuition-based. Some also include transportation, meals and materials for students, while others offer only some or none of these additional services.
For complete details, parents should view the 2008 Summer Programs Guide or contact the Summer School Office at 416-7622.
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