NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING of the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada, a public charter school, will conduct a Board Meeting on Friday, March 8, 2019; beginning at 5:00 p.m. at 3725 Butch Cassidy Dr., Reno, NV 89511.
Attached hereto is an agenda of all items scheduled to be considered.
Please Note: The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada may 1) take agenda items out of order; 2) combine two or more items for consideration; or 3) remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion related to an item at any time.
Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons desiring to attend or participate at the meeting. Any persons requiring assistance may call Amanda Safford at (775) 622-2402 at least two business days in advance so that arrangements may be made.
If you would like copies of the meeting agenda, support materials or minutes, please visit the school’s website at: https://www.doralnorthernnevada.org/. For a copy of the meeting’s audio, please email [email protected].
Public comment may be limited to three minutes per person at the discretion of the Chairperson.
1 AGENDA March 8, 2019 Meeting of the Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (Action may be taken on those items denoted “For Possible Action”)
1. Call to order and roll call (For Possible Action)
2. Public Comment and Discussion (No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.)
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2019 Board Meeting (For Possible Action)
4. Interviews for the Position of Principal at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada from the Following Candidates: Jami Curtis, Angela Orr, and Ryan Smith (For Discussion)
5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Hiring of a Principal for Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (For Possible Action)
6. Academica Announcements and Notifications (For Discussion)
7. Member Comment (For Discussion)
8. Public Comments and Discussion (No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.)
9. Adjournment
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2 DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA Supporting Document
Meeting Date: March 8, 2019 Agenda Item: 3 – Approval of Minutes from the February 19, 2019 Board Meeting Number of Enclosures: 1
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption
Presenter (s): Board Recommendation:
Proposed wording for motion/action:
Move to approve the minutes from the February 19, 2019 board meeting.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 2-5 Minutes Background: Submitted By: Staff
3 MINUTES of the meeting of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA February 19, 2019
The Board of Directors of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada held a public meeting on February 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 3725 Butch Cassidy Dr., Reno, NV 89511.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call Board Chair Indra Winquest called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. with a quorum present. In attendance were Board Members Steven Porter, Jen Johanson, Tiffany Carmona, Leslie Hermann, Danielle Cherry, Indra Winquest, and Nettie Oliverio (arrived at 6:10; departed at 8:30). Interim Principal Jami Curtis was also present at the meeting; as well as Academica representatives Amanda Safford, Colin Bringhurst, Jessica Barr (via telephone), and Melissa Ventura (via telephone).
2. Public Comment and Discussion Member Winquest began public comment by making a statement on behalf of the Board, acknowledging the sensitivity of the matter at hand, and stated that they were determined to hire the best principal possible for the Doral community. The following members of the public spoke in support of rehiring Megan Pruitt: Lori O’Leary, Lynnette Bellin, Scott Campbell, Christy Wyckoff, and Veronica Simanowski. For those who submitted written statements, those statements have been included at the end of the support materials for this meeting.
3. Approval of Minutes from the December 4, 2018 and January 30, 2019 Board Meetings Member Cherry requested that the number at the bottom of page 1 of the December 4th minutes be changed from 804 to 781. Member Carmona noted a change to the location for the January 30th minutes. Member Carmona moved to approve minutes from the December 4, 2018 board meeting and the January 30, 2019 board meeting, with the noted changes. Member Oliverio seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
4. Principal Report and Update on Academic Performance Ms. Jessica Barr addressed the Board and stated that her purpose was to explain to the Board, as well as teachers and the administration, the components of the State rating system, the NSPS (star rating); adding that she would also speak to the MAP testing results to check progress toward academic goals, which included the overall projection contained in the support materials. Ms. Barr noted that the results were what the school was trending toward, adding that this would be an opportunity to intervene and determine strategies. For the elementary school, Ms. Barr stated that Doral was trending toward a drop from a 5 Star to a 2 Star school; however, she would be meeting with the teachers and administration to determine root causes and
4 define where energy should be focused. Ms. Barr stated that, even with the influx of students this year, proficiency was where Doral scored the most points; however, student growth was a measure of concern within every grade level. Ms. Barr described the method by which student growth was determined. Closing opportunity gaps was another area needing serious attention, which included those students who did not pass the SBACs the year before. Chronic absenteeism had greatly improved and might earn the school a bonus point. Ms. Barr reiterated the fact that she would be working closely with the school’s staff in an effort to improve the situation wherever possible. Member Winquest asked Ms. Barr how much improvement the school could possibly see before the end of the school year, typically speaking. Ms. Barr replied that, if the suggested interventions were utilized, Doral might expect to end the year as a 3 Star school, although a 4 Star was within the realm of possibility with full embracing and implementation of suggestions. Member Winquest asked if this drop could be attributed to the large increase in the student body, to which Ms. Barr replied that an increase in enrollment typically affected the proficiency piece, adding that most of the influx of students were proficient. She further stated that student growth was the cause for the drop; defined by how much the students had grown from where they started at the beginning of the school until now, which was usually attributed to an instructional issue. Member Hermann noted that it had been her experience that MAP testing results tended to dip in the winter season. Ms. Barr stated that this was a trend; however, MAP results did not factor into the student growth piece, where national norms were the determining factors. Member Porter asked if she was confident that improvements could be made, to which Ms. Barr replied positively, adding that she would be working with the staff at the student level. Member Hermann requested that Ms. Barr dig deeper into the sub-groups at the school using the mid-year data. Member Cherry asked if certain classrooms could be determined as problem areas, to which Ms. Barr replied that she did look at those trends, adding that there was at least one classroom per grade-level that was performing very well where quality instruction was taking place. They would use these as a model classrooms. For the middle school, Ms. Barr stated that Doral was trending toward a solid 3 Star school, where proficiency was looking strong and student growth was posing an issue, more-so in ELA rather than math. In the area of closing opportunity gaps, the middle school would most likely receive full points for math, noting that the middle school metric was not as rigorous as the elementary metric, where there was a proficiency gap between ELA and math. ELA would need to receive more focus in this area. Again, chronic absenteeism was looking good for middle school. A student who missed 10% or more of the school year would be considered chronically absent, regardless of how many days that student was enrolled at the school. Interim Principal Jami Curtis addressed the Board and reviewed some of the data that had been presented by Ms. Barr, emphasizing that they were immediately acting on the results, adding that she had conducted some very positive conversations with the staff. Specifically one of the highest growth model teachers, Rachel Davis-kindergarten, had already spoken to the staff and shared some of her strategies. Interim Principal Curtis detailed the efforts they were going through, including the addition of an instructional assistant. She added that they had a lot of work to do and were also looking forward to meeting with Ms. Barr; however, they were already rolling up their sleeves and getting to work with a positive outlook. Member Porter asked if she felt she had the tools to achieve what needed to be done, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that implementation of ST math would fill a gap; however, they were mostly in need of help in the classrooms. Member Hermann thanked Interim Principal Curtis for her thorough report at such a challenging time, and suggested that the students utilized ST math at home if possible, specifically on snow
5 days. Discussion ensued regarding being new a charter school and dealing with the challenges of increased enrollment. Member Cherry asked where they needed to be to stay in good standing with the Authority, to which Mr. Colin Bringhurst addressed the Board and stated that they needed to be at least a 3 Star school. He added that Ms. Barr was very conservative in her projections. Member Cherry asked how they could stay ahead of this in the coming years, as this seemed like a late discovery, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that, because this was based on growth, there was no way to determine it earlier in the year; however, these results would aid them when planning for the next year. Ms. Amanda Safford addressed the Board and stated that this was the first year they had the benefit of Ms. Barr and her analysis, allowing them to take action. Mr. Bringhurst stated that there were other programs available they could look to incorporate in the future to aid in determining academic issues. Member Carmona asked if the teachers finding a higher amount of success were those with more experience, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that this was not necessarily the case, and that they were focusing on determining the successful strategies that could be implemented at all levels. She emphasized that the key was looking at students individually. Member Winquest stated that he appreciated the positivity and confidence of the staff, and asked if there were best practices ensuring that these issues could be monitored outside of test scores. Interim Principal Curtis replied that they would be holding PLC (Professional Learning Community) meetings weekly now, and backing it out to take place less often once procedures were in place. Member Winquest requested updates on the situation, including the victories. Interim Principal Curtis stated that 100% of the teachers and staff signed intention to return letters for the coming school year. She also reviewed the other items included in the support materials, including the gifted and talented instructional needs. Member Carmona asked about the status of the library, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that things were progressing and that she would have a further update at the next meeting. Member Cherry complimented Interim Principal Curtis on the implementation of the newsletter, and Member Winquest expressed appreciation for the Acts of Kindness initiative.
5. Review of Financial Performance Ms. Melissa Ventura addressed the Board and directed them to page 19 of the support materials, where the financial summary as of December 2018 showed an actual deficit of $117,925; with a budgeted deficit of $375,034; resulting in a positive variance of $256,109. Revenue had come in higher than budgeted, mostly due to the fact that they budgeted at 95% enrollment, adding that the local funding had also come in higher than expected. Instructional supplies were over budget by about $72,000; due partly to the majority of supplies being purchased in September; however, there were some credits that could lessen that overage. Notable items under budget were salaries and benefits; SPED contracted services; and interest expenses, due to interest only payments for this year. Member Winquest asked for verification that the benefits overages were due to the fact that they budgeted for the maximum amount of benefits, which Ms. Ventura affirmed, adding that they usually at least budgeted to the median. Member Winquest asked in regards to the other overages and whether they would balance out by the year’s end, to which Ms. Ventura replied that some of the overages were due to the fact that purchases were made from the operating budget early on, which would later be credited and coded elsewhere, such as the consumables lease. They would confirm these situations with Academica’s procurement director, Allison Salmon, prior to the next meeting.
6 Member Cherry asked why they were over budget in Dues and Fees, to which Ms. Ventura replied that there had been some miscoding in that line item which she would reallocate. Member Cherry asked for an update on this item, to which Ms. Ventura replied that she would send an update to the Board as soon as the corrections were made. Member Winquest asked for information prior to each board meeting on anything with a variation of 10% or more over or under, in order to minimize the amount of questions during a meeting.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Submission of a Letter of Intent for the Bond Amendment Ms. Safford explained that the bond for the building was set up in the name of the Pinecrest Foundation, as the non-profit entity for Doral had not yet been set up; however, it was always the intent to move it into Doral’s name. The only cost for this process was for Doral’s counsel to review the document. Member Winquest moved to approve the submission of a letter of intent for the bond amendment to the State Public Charter School Authority. Member Carmona seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
Member Winquest moved for a flexible agenda. Member Oliverio seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Janitorial Contract Ms. Safford explained that the contract was over $25,000; requiring the Board’s approval. Doral had been using Spruce since the beginning with great success, and they had hospital grade equipment that could be utilized if needed. Ms. Safford stated that this contract included a daily on-site custodian. Member Hermann asked if a background check was required, to which Ms. Safford replied affirmatively, adding that there was an extra layer to the background check for the campus custodian. Member Winquest asked Interim Principal Curtis if she was happy with the service, to which she responded positively. Member Winquest asked in regards to the cancellation policy, to which Mr. Bringhurst stated that it could be cancelled without cause with a 30-day written notice. Member Winquest asked if the contract could be amended at any time, to which Mr. Bringhurst replied that they could amend it with a 30-day notice, followed by approval by the Board, adding that the contract automatically renewed without Board approval unless a 30-day written notice was given. Member Carmona moved to approve the janitorial contract with Spruce. Member Winquest seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
10. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Principal Selection Process Ms. Safford stated that the posting for principal had closed, with twenty-three applicants submitting résumés, adding that a designated committee of Member Hermann, Susan Mayes-Smith, Bridget Phillips, Jen Meyer, Victor Salcido, and herself would narrow the field to six to eight candidates. The suggestion was for those candidates to be interviewed by two separate panels of different make-up to then recommend two candidates to be interviewed by the Board. The first panel could consist of a current and previous board member, as well as administrators such as Gayle Jefferson and Bridget Phillips; and the second panel could
7 consist of a Board member and a teacher from both the elementary and middle school, and a member of the PTO. Staff was looking for direction from the Board to make specific determinations for this process, operating within a time-frame of about three weeks before interviewing with the Board. Member Winquest stated that he had worked with Ms. Safford on this proposal and added that the Board insisted that the panels had input from the Doral community, emphasizing that they needed to hire someone who fit the culture. Member Carmona suggested that not less than two candidates come to the Board, in case there were more than two outstanding candidates. The Board members discussed the make-up of the panels and how they would work together to propose the best candidates, taking into consideration the attributes and knowledge that were important to an arts integration school and Doral specifically. The Board determined that they would not stipulate specific people to make up the panels; however, they would specify the general make-up for Staff to move forward in setting up the interviews. Member Cherry requested that Bridget Phillips sit on one of the panels. The Board further discussed the rigor of the interviews and whether they were exceeding the industry standard, to which Member Hermann assured them that this was not out of the norm, adding that a writing sample should also be provided by each final candidate. Member Winquest moved to direct Academica staff on the creation of two community panels to include a combination of teachers, administrators, two current Board members (one on each panel), former board members, one PTO member, and possibly a member of the Academica HR team; with the ultimate goal of providing between two and four final candidates for the entire Board to interview at a scheduled or special board meeting. Member Oliverio seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Revised Grade-Level Maximum Enrollment for the 2019/2020 School Year Ms. Safford stated that this was an opportunity to revise the grade-level maximum enrollment now that open enrollment was nearly at a close, adding that there was a demand to add another 7th grade class. Ms. Safford explained that the metric they used to determine whether or not to open an additional class was by a remainder of a healthy wait-list after opening another class, in order to account for those students who chose to attend elsewhere for whatever reason. Ms. Safford explained the enrollment chart contained in the support materials, and the Board discussed the ramifications of opening classes where there was a small wait-list, including the potential of laying off teachers if the classes did not fill up. The Board also factored other schools opening in the vicinity of Doral and what impact that might have. Member Winquest asked in regards to the financial benefits of adding another 7th grade class, to which Ms. Safford stated that this would allow for an additional cushion as they moved toward full capacity (four classes at every level) as required by the bond covenants. Interim Principal Curtis stated that they could move to a block rotation based on state requirements, adding that they would hire teachers who could teach across multiple grade levels, which would actually bring the total number of students in each class to less than 30. They would also be able to add high school prep classes to the 8th grade. Member Cherry asked if the goal was to fill the school to capacity quickly, or to slowly grow the school, to which Mr. Bringhurst stated that, growing organically, you were growing your own kids and therefore maintaining proficiency. Member Cherry asked what explained the increased interest in 7th grade, to which
8 Interim Principal Curtis stated that it was a transition grade for nearby schools. Member Carmona asked if there was a change ahead for Washoe County in regards to middle school, to which Member Johanson replied that they were moving to a 6-8 model, where 6th grade would be considered middle school beginning in the 2020/2021 school year. Some discussion ensued regarding the addition of administration/deans/counselors based on the number of students. Interim Principal Curtis noted that their current counselor was paid from a grant, which would impact the budget if that was not available. Member Winquest asked how the increased enrollment would impact the staggered start times, to which Interim Principal Curtis stated that she was working on the required staggered start time proposal; adding that there would be some support from the teachers in the interim time for siblings of the upper or lower school. Member Cherry moved to approve the revised grade-level maximum enrollment for the 2019/2020 school year, increasing 7th grade to 90 students. Member Hermann seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
9. Review and Possible Action to Approve the 2019/2020 School Calendar Interim Principal Curtis noted that an additional contingency day would be added on June 10th to the presented 2019/2020 school calendar. Ms. Safford stated that two different calendars had been presented to the Doral community to establish the preferred calendar, with the majority choosing the calendar starting before Labor Day with one week of fall break. Interim Principal Curtis stated that this calendar contained 176 days; however, it was based on instructional minutes. There could be a revised calendar proposed once the staggered start times were finalized. Member Carmona asked if child-care would be available to those who needed it once the community camps, etc. had ceased to operate after Washoe started school, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that Doral would have camps operating during the summer, followed by Dragon’s Den prior to the start of school. Member Cherry asked if it was possible to start the lower school before the upper, to which Interim Principal Curtis stated that the earlier start time for the upper school was mainly to accommodate after-school programs and athletics; however, she could send out a survey to the Doral community for feedback. Member Hermann emphasized that studies had shown that traffic fatalities were lowered by 65% when high-school students had a start time of 8:30 a.m. Doral was looking at a possible start time of 8:45 a.m. for the upper school. Member Cherry asked if Interim Principal Curtis and her staff were happy with the calendar, to which she replied in the affirmative, adding that she preferred the fall break because parents would take their children out anyway, contributing to chronic absenteeism. Member Hermann asked if there was a requirement for the teachers to attend PD days, especially when they bump up against a holiday break, to which Interim Principal Curtis replied that there were stipulations in the employee handbook to account for that, adding that this had never been an issue. Some further discussion took place regarding details of the school calendar. Member Cherry moved to approve the school calendar for the 2019/2020 school year. Member Johanson seconded the motion, and the Board voted unanimously to approve.
9 11. Update from the DANN Foundation Board Member Cherry stated that the Foundation Board had approved the application for applying for the Dragon Funds, and that they were working on a date in early November, as well as a location, for the Gala.
12. Academica Announcements and Notifications Member Bringhurst announced that Academica had hired an additional person to assist Kim Ballou in state reporting. Ms. Safford introduced Marnye Bodenshot, who was working part-time in Reno assisting her.
13. Member Comment Member Cherry asked if the next meeting would be primarily for principal interviews, in order to avoid a long meeting. Ms. Safford stated that they could schedule a special board meeting or hold it on the scheduled date of March 13th. Member Winquest stated that he would not be able to attend the regularly scheduled meeting on March 13th and recommended a special meeting; emphasizing that this was a crucial decision that should not be rushed, despite the urgency. Ms. Safford stated that she would have a better idea within the next day or two on the timing. Member Hermann thanked all the parents and teachers who took the time to support the school. Member Winquest echoed that thanks and apologized to any members of the public who expressed concerns for which he was unable to respond.
14. Public Comments and Discussion There was no request for public comment.
15. Adjournment This meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Approved on: ______
______Secretary of the Board of Directors Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
10 DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA Support Summary
Meeting Date: March 8, 2019 Agenda Item: 4 – Interviews for the Position of Principal at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada from the Following Candidates: Jami Curtis, Angela Orr, and Ryan Smith Number of Enclosures: 5
SUBJECT: Principal Candidate Interviews Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption
Presenter (s): Board Recommendation:
Proposed wording for motion/action:
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 60-80 Minutes Background: The Board will interview the candidates for the position of principal at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. Submitted By: Staff
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, JAMI CURTIS DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA
February 5, 2019 Dear Board of Directors,
Since DANN opened in 2017 I have embraced the mission and vision of the school to the extent that this community is a part of who I am professionally and personally. My oldest three children have attended school at Doral from the School’s inception. I was blessed to come on board serving the school as Assistant Principal this year. Over the course of the year, I have intimately come to the know the delicate innerworkings of the school. I have played a
part in every committee, initiative, project and goal on our campus. I am
confident that I am the person best suited to navigate Doral through this period
of transition and into the next phase of vision and growth. This being said, I am blessed beyond on measure to play a significant role in easing this transition while serving as Interim Principal, regardless of who the Board decides is the best person for this position. I am confident that the Board will make the best decision for the long-term success of Doral and will be supportive of the Board’s decision. I will continue to do more than what is asked of me to unify, encourage and move Doral toward continued success and growth. I believe in creating a positive campus culture that gives voice to all members of the school and community. Most central to my leadership capacities are my abilities to practice ethical servant leadership and garner the respect and support of my school community stakeholders. I am exceedingly aware of the school culture of Doral and will continue to bring understanding, and collaboration as we evaluate the school’s past and present to implement future OBJECTIVE performance goals.
Be instrumental in the continued In addition to a Masters Degree in Education, I have completed 42 post- growth and success of Doral Academy graduate hours in Educational Leadership and School Administration. I hold Northern Nevada by leading the school multiple educator licenses including an endorsement in K-12 School community as school Principal. Administration. My leadership training and experiences include analyzing campus budgets and providing recommendations. I have worked in data collection and interpretation to evaluate program effectiveness. I have created proposals to increase parental engagement in the school community. I invite you to visit my professional portfolio site for a more extensive examination of my work. I appreciate your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jami Curtis Candidate for Principal at DANN
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EXPERIENCE JAMI CURTIS
ASSISTANT & INTERIM PRINCIPAL/ DORAL ACADEMY August 2018-Present I currently serve the Doral school community as Interim-Principal. In this role, I collaborate with teachers to design effective curriculum, content- based projects and progress-monitoring goals for students. I seek high-
level parent relationships and school involvement though committees, specific communication strategies, and collaborative projects. Facilitate and monitor student progress through data analysis in PLC meetings and action plans. Implement and lead numerous campus teams to monitor student academic and behavioral progress. Create and contribute to positive school culture growth through vision and action of high-level, campus-wide SEL integration strategies, including meaningful professional development for staff and monthly “Families” meetings for the entire campus. Created, oversee and operate Dragons’ Den Before and After Care and Enrichment Programs to provide exciting and diverse programming to enrich our students’ experience on campus. LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO:
SEL COORDINATOR & FRENCH TEACHER/ WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT August 2016-2018 I have worked strategically to help build the capacity of the French program at Damonte Ranch High School with enrollment growth of ADDRESS: 200% year after year. Oversee curriculum implementation and monitor teacher-student rapport through Social and Emotional Learning. Monitor campus-wide behavior and support strategies through PBIS. Worked to
support student progress and success through the campus MTSS leadership committee. Served on the WL curriculum committee to make recommendations to the board for curriculum adoption.
OBJECTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP/ Be instrumental in the continued WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT growth and success of Doral August 2016-June 2017 Academy Northern Nevada by Under the leadership of former principal, Denise Hausauer, assisted in the daily operations and functions of all facets of the Damonte Ranch leading the school community as High School campus. I worked on budget analysis and teacher allocation school Principal. recommendations. In addition, I analyzed MTSS program effectiveness through data collection and monitoring. Gained insight and experience in teacher evaluation processes and personnel recommendations. Crisis SKILLS management leadership, including comprehensive and strategic planning. Campus-wide testing implementation, scheduling and accommodations. Effective in planning, strategizing, PLC training and team guidance through observation and planning. Plan generating enthusiasm, creating and administer staff development trainings in Social and Emotional vision, analyzing data and building Learning and other campus topics. Worked on master schedule, course relationships with staff, students and scheduling and teacher allocation review. Participated in a variety of community and national interview events and panels to showcase the parents. school’s SEL program.
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VISION OF EDUCATION
TH Student engagement and motivation K-4 GRADE FRENCH & TEAM LEADER/ FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY are the keys to student success. Arts 2012-2016 Integration is our tool for inspiring Classroom instruction and management exclusively in French. Worked both at Doral Academy. I am with the language team and classroom teachers to build the French exceedingly passionate about this program and general school admissions interest through innovation and aspect of the Doral vision and look outreach. forward to utilizing AI strategies in an increasing capacity on campus. 2ND & 4TH GRADE GENERALIST TEACHER/ AZLE ISD 2010-2012 RECOMMENDATIONS Classroom instruction and management in all subject areas. Maintained classroom support to meet needs of students in ELL, Gifted and Talented and General Education groups.
WORDS OF REFERENCE FRENCH & SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER/ AZLE ISD 2006-2010 “Jami is an expert at building Classroom instruction and management. Served on both the Building and relationship with staff, students and District Leadership Teams. families, including those with diverse backgrounds… She goes from task to task learning what is expected EDUCATION and then takes it to the next level.” -Denise Hausauer Former Principal DRHS SCHOOL ADMINSTRATION LICENSURE/ 2018 Grand Canyon University Continuing Graduate Studies in School Leadership and Administration WORDS OF REFERENCE for the purpose of seeking School Administration Licensure in the State of Nevada. Coursework specific to the School Administration licensing “Ms. Curtis has the passion and framework for State Licensure. commitment to insure that Damonte Ranch High School continues on a CERTIFICATE OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP/ 2015 pathway of success. She has served Texas Christian University as an administrative coach for our Studied a variety of transformation and adaptive leadership concepts and after school program, gathering data initiatives through the Executive Education Department in the Neeley and making informed, data-driven School of Business. decisions to enhance the program’s effectiveness.” MASTERS OF EDUCATION/ 2007 -Darvel Bell University of North Texas Principal DRHS Graduated with a 3.8 GPA with coursework focused on curriculum and pedagogy.
BACHELORS OF ARTS/ 2004 University of Nevada Reno Graduated with a 3.4 GPA with majors in French and Political Science.
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BERNADETTE FRANCIS
March 4, 2019
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Board of Directors 3725 Butch Cassidy Dr., Reno, NV 89511
RE: Letter of Recommendation Jami Curtis for Selection as Principal of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of this Board selecting Interim Principal Jami Curtis as the Principal of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (“Doral”). There is not a more deserving and suitable person to serve as Doral’s next Principal. Ms. Curtis is committed, innovative, engaging, consistent, and communicative. It is clear Ms. Curtis places the best interests of the students and the Doral community first. She has the tools necessary to continue to lead Doral school in carrying out its vision.
The first interaction my family had with Ms. Curtis was when my daughter and I came to tour the school after being notified that a seat in the sixth grade had opened up. My daughter has been in private school since Kindergarten and though she was interested and intrigued to make the switch to a school with such a unique and enhanced educational experience, she was apprehensive to step away from her known comfort zone. Ms. Curtis was not only extremely welcoming to my daughter, which ultimately led to us taking the leap into this new adventure with Doral, but she has continued to be welcoming, present, and committed in every school day with the students and faculty.
Ms. Curtis is clearly committed to making the safety of the students a priority. For example, we have had a crazy winter in Northern Nevada and Ms. Curtis has continually managed to organize the chaos whether it was showing up early to prepare for the students’ arrival or making sure the campus was safe by coordinating volunteers and companies to assist with
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snow removal. Ms. Curtis has truly gone above and beyond to see the students are safe and still have the opportunity to learn.
Ms. Curtis is invested in this school. Ms. Curtis is not only in the trenches and engaging with the students and families, but you can tell she believes in the vision of the school; she wants to see this school thrive. When Ms. Curtis became Interim Principal, she started sending out the “Updates from Elliot Davinci” each week. With my family coming from a well-established school, one thing I personally missed was weekly contact from the principal to the parents with just a snapshot of the week to come. Ms. Curtis understood this small detail that made a huge difference to me. Ms. Curtis understands the little details that play a big role in successful communication with parents and the school.
Not only is Ms. Curtis welcoming, and invested, but she clearly believes in this school. The best testament to this fact is that she sends her own kids to this school. She not only understands what it takes to be a principal, but she is also a parent and knows both perspectives.
I am not an educator, but I fully trust the Doral teachers and staff to provide my daughter with an enriched learning experience that challenges her and prepares her for her tomorrow. Ms. Curtis has risen to the occasion in filling a role that was sudden an unplanned for, and she has handled leading this school with grace and commitment.
I think my eleven-year-old said it best as we were discussing the good work Ms. Curtis has done as Interim Principal, “She knows us.” During a year of amazing exciting changes, Ms. Curtis knows this school, she knows the faculty, she knows what it takes to jump into the role of principal, and the kids know her.
I can only hope the words contained in this letter give justice to Ms. Curtis’s abilities. Ms. Curtis has already been doing a fabulous job serving as Interim Principal (and before that Vice Principal), I expect no less from Ms. Curtis if she gets the opportunity to serve officially as Doral’s Principal. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to provide support to Ms. Curtis while the Board makes this important decision.
Sincerely, Bernadette Francis
2 17 Dear Board Leaders of Doral Academy Of Northern Nevada:
My name is Allison Martin and I am a parent to a current 2nd grade and 6th grade student at Doral this year. This is our first year at this school and our first experience with a Charter School in general. We have been with WCSD the prior 6 years. We couldn't be happier with our experience so far. This school has far exceeded my expectations when it comes to the quality of education, engagement my kids get from the Arts Integration and social emotional learning atmosphere. For a school and the children that attend that school to be successful to me is not in the test scores, although it is wonderful our kids are learning the fundamentals in core studies such as math, english, science etc. But how are we teaching them to be good humans? Success comes from the top down. We teach by leadership and being a good role model. We essentially "walk the walk".
I write this letter to you because our school has had some hiccups recently and it is time to place another person in that "leadership" role. The person I would want running my children's school is someone who doesn't lead from a desk. They interact with students at their level along with interacting with staff. A person who makes their presence known by doing the dirty work if you will and being part of the collaborative effort of the team. They spend time in the halls and classrooms, doing duty service and drop off and pickup duty. They are fair and reasonable with discipline and educating students on right and wrong. A problem solver who empowers teachers and counselors to find reasonable solutions and initiate positive change. A good listener to the students, staff and parents.
In the current school year so far I have witnessed Jami Curtis do all of the above mentioned examples. She is out there in the snow and cold helping with drop off and pick up, lunch duty etc. She is always communicating with the parents the happenings around the school and has developed a bond with the children. She is fair and reasonable with student disputes and shows professionalism, compassion and an unbiased opinion when having to discipline. She has stepped up to a role in unfortunate circumstances and has held herself in the upmost professional conduct all the while running a school in the background. She is always smiling and positive and has experience in other school systems with a large background in social emotional learning which I feel is the basis of what Doral was built on.
What better person to lead us in to our second year of a awesome Charter K-8 school than the person who picked up the slack and held it together when it mattered the most. I hope you find Jami Curtis as the best candidate for the job as I see her in this role now.
Thank you for your time. Sincerely,
Allison Martin
18 Dear Board Members,
Thank you for having the final principal interviews during your upcoming board meeting. I appreciate that you are involving the staff and families. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend because my son has his basketball awards night for Manogue HS. I would however still like to show my support for Jami. She has been an amazing admin all school year. As an upper school teacher I have worked mostly with her this year. She has involved us in collaborating upper school decisions and supports us in everything that we do. She is very knowledgeable in how a school should run. As a founding teacher at Doral, I also appreciate her understanding and follow through of the Doral mission. In addition, she's been a Doral parent since the school opened in 2017, so she's been involved from the beginning.
While I'm sure the other principal candidates are qualified for this position, I am hoping that you choose Jami. She's an important part of our school climate and has already proven herself to be a good leader. Thank you for considering teacher input and taking the time to read my email.
Thanks,
Erica Mendoza
6th Grade Teacher - ELA & Social Studies
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
19 Dear Doral Board of Directors,
I am writing this letter to express my support of Jami Curtis for Principal of Doral. This year has been amazing, fulfilling, rewarding, inspiring, challenging and evolving. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful school and community. I can honestly say that my constant support, mentor and leader throughout this year has been Jami Curtis. In a time of uncertainty and uneasiness Jami stepped into the role of Interim Principal with authority, compassion and grace. Jami has lead with respect, empathy, assertiveness and dedication. Jami has poured her heart and soul into Doral Academy and has worked tirelessly to ensure the mission and vision of DANN is upheld. Jami is the hardest working person I know. Her dedication, positive energy and optimism is contagious and she has created a can do attitude with staff. Jami is the first one in the building and the last one to leave each night. Whether you see her first thing in the morning or at the end of the day you will be greeted with positivity and a smile.
Jami is well respected and supported by her staff. I believe every teacher submitted their letter of intent to return to Doral next year. I feel this not only says something about this amazing school but also about our current leadership. Jami leads by example and there is no job she would not do. You will find her in the pouring rain at drop off greeting families and students, shoveling snow on the playground to keep our students safe or reiterating expectations on the microphone during lunch. Jami has implemented weekly staff meetings, is the LEA for IEP and attends all 504 meetings, participates in PLC’s and does daily check in’s with teachers and students. You will frequently find Jami observing in the classroom or interacting with students. She has an open door policy and always gives students, staff and parents her attention and time. Jami has implemented committees/teams to include a discipline committee, gifted and talented committee, parent involvement committee and student study team. Jami has developed and implemented a plan to support teachers and staff to help specific students needing extra guidance by adding “walk to learns”. Jami also produces a weekly Newsletter to keep families informed and engaged. Jami created the upper school schedule this year and has met with local high schools to confirm our students are on track to enter high school prepared. Jami also has implemented Dragon’s Den, our before and after school program, to include over forty enrichment classes.
I believe Jami is leading with integrity, compassion and has a true love of DANN. I am hopeful Jami will continue to lead Doral and I am excited to see what she will develop, implement and cultivate at Doral. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts with you. I love Doral, the vision and mission and I am excited to see what the future will hold.
Thank you,
Anni Chedwick
School Counselor - DANN
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21 March 7, 2019
Julie Confer Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher Doral Academy of Northern Nevada [email protected]
Dear Doral Academy Board of Directors,
I am pleased to offer my letter of recommendation for Interim Principal Jami Curtis to become the Principal of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada!
Jami is extremely professional and caring at the same time. She is not afraid to address an issue and treats staff, students, and parents with respect and consideration at all times. She is approachable and gets things done in a very timely manner.
Since Jami has been Interim Principal so many things have been accomplished! Teachers are getting more support with her hiring two additional paraprofessionals, she has scheduled weekly staff meetings which has united the staff, the Gifted and Talented Committee has been formed and will be implemented next school year, she has formed several committees from discipline to curriculum with immediate action taking place, and many other things! The most amazing accomplishment is that just a few short days after becoming Interim Principal, 100% of our staff signed a letter of intent to return to Doral next year! That is very rare especially with a brand new school in which it is common to have a high rate of staff turnover.
I’m sure the other candidates you are interviewing look good on paper and have amazing interview presentations but as a staff member at Doral that does not impress me. People can say anything in an interview and try to “wow” you but what Jami has ALREADY done for our school in a few short weeks cannot be matched! Her experience, dedication, and love for this school is what impresses me. Should you hire Jami Curtis, you will have no regret and you will see her thrive even more than she already has.
I love Doral Academy and have been both a parent and a teacher at this school and truly believe that Jami is the perfect person to be the Principal of Doral Academy.
Thank you for your consideration,
Julie Confer
22 Hello,
My name is Ally Cogburn. I am a parent of two children at Doral. I spend a large portion of each school day volunteering at Doral from doing crossing guard, helping in the office, being a part of the safety committee and helping with anything that needs to be done at the school. During this time I have had the opportunity to get to know Jami Curtis and have been nothing less then impressed with her. She always has a smile on her face regardless of whether she is helping with a special needs child struggling to transition from parent to class, observing her teachers, problem solving for her staff, or just interacting with her students. You would think that this would falter with the added burden of the stress of her job as well as performing the duties of “Acting Principal” but in fact I feel Jami has found her stride in this position. There was never a falter in her step, nor at Doral itself. What speaks volumes above all to me is that when the change occurred I cautiously told my 3rd and 4th graders their principal had left and feared the fall out. They were sad but I instantly countered with, “but Ms. Curtis is in charge now” and they both said, “Oh yay!” Conversation over. If my kids are happy, things are being done right.
I know many things are considered when making such a decision as you are today but I feel on all levels Jami Curtis is the heart of Doral and can only lead us to great places and hope she is your choice for our new Principal.
Thank you for your time,
Ally Cogburn
23 To Doral Academy Board of Directors:
Over the last few years, I have had issues with other schools and their leadership pertaining to advancement and implementing 504s and IEPs. Both of my sons, Keller (3rd) and Parker (6th) need services from the Special Education Department. Parker has had a rough time with teachers and schools being consistent with meetings and implementing his IEP, which have consequently set him back. Keller, who has a 504 for speech services, only received the minimal amount of time and was not successfully progressing with his daily speech. This also affected his reading and writing on a daily basis let alone his MAP scores.
We made the move to Doral because we knew that our children would thrive in an arts integrated curriculum and were confident in the skills of the Special Education teachers and Jami Curtis’ leadership. She knew of our struggles and as my co-worker at Damonte, I knew she held these issues in high regard as I have interacted with her on many occasions when we shared students. She has always put the student’s individual learning needs first at Damonte and we were confident that we would see a change within the first semester.
Since September, Keller and Parker have had their 504 and IEPs reviewed and revised. The team consisting of the classroom teacher(s), the Special Ed teacher or speech therapist, myself, my ex- husband have met at least twice for each boy for different services. Ms. Curtis has been to every meeting ensuring they are being set up for success. My family and sons feel completely supported by those teams and have had nothing but success this year. This, in large part, is due to Ms. Curtis. We have had so much doubt and stress with administrators in the past 4 years and she has restored our faith.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Glick
Parent, DRHS English teacher
24 From: Julie Ladouceur
I would like to provide you with the following information to document and describe the strong levels of support I have received throughout this school year in my role as the school nurse at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. I will briefly state my background began as a school nurse in the Clark County School District. I was a school nurse and Least Restrictive Environment for the district from 1990-97 in which my role was supporting students with special health care needs, to assure that they were able to attend school in an inclusive manner. I was an administrator within the Health Services Department from 1997- 2011 and my duties included supervising school nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists in approximately 150 schools. In this role, I attended IEP meetings and Section 504 Plans on a weekly basis to provide administrative support and direction, many times during contentious situations.
I retired from the Clark County School District and moved to Reno as my retirement plan, however, I realized that I missed working with students and families, so I began working as a school nurse at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada and Doral Academy of Northern Nevada at the beginning of this school year. Due to the limited support that was provided by the school nurse the prior school year there have been many things which have required school nursing support and direction. My goal this school year at DANN has been to provide supervision and training for K.J. Castro in the areas of first aid/illness management and medication administration training, she is probably one of the best clinical aides I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I have also worked closely with the Special Education team, including teachers, school psychologist, and speech therapist to assess students and attend meetings which require school nursing intervention and attendance.
At the beginning of the school year I discussed many areas of concern I had with Mrs. Pruitt including the need for appropriate documentation in all areas regarding student health, and she was receptive to the concerns that I had. I also worked closely with Ms. Curtis on a weekly basis as she provided excellent support in all areas, she has been receptive and helpful so that site based administrative support could be provided. Since the beginning of the school year I have attended several IEP meetings with Ms. Curtis in my role as a school nurse. She is well aware of the appropriate and required accommodations and yearly goal planning for students who require special education support in the school setting. Every meeting I have attended, Ms. Curtis has reviewed current IEPs on her computer with the school team including review of present levels of performance, goals and benchmarks, and required related services for students, administrative guidance for specific questions have been excellent to support inclusionary efforts. Recently, Ms. Curtis has assisted the school team in working with the special education team for a medically fragile student, she has attended many staffings and meetings with the parents and teachers to provide administrative support and direction. At the beginning of February Ms. Curtis transitioned to the acting administrator on the Doral campus. I have spoken with her on a weekly, and sometimes daily basis to discuss student health issues. I strongly feel that Ms. Curtis has displayed exceptional professionalism and energy in this endeavor. It has been a pleasure working with her and I feel her efforts should be recognized, thank you for your time.
25 To whom it may concern,
It is our pleasure to recommend Jami Curtis as running principal of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. Through months of experience working with Jami, and years of experience being taught by her, it is obvious that Jami would be the perfect candidate for the job. She possesses all the skills that would allow her to adequately and effectively fill and excel in the position. It is no doubt that she handles pressure and stress very well, thriving in a stressful environment, which, more often than not, is the environment when running a school. With Jami’s extensive experience here at Doral and as a teacher, she fosters qualities, such as, leadership, delegating, responsibility, empathy, problem-solving, etc. All of these qualities will make her successful in running this academic establishment.
Not only would Jami execute the job with great ease and effectiveness, she is also the perfect candidate to undergo the duties of running principal because of the emotional connections she has made since the opening of the school. Jami goes above and beyond to check in on the well- being of each and every student here at Doral. Children look at Jami as a role model and turn to her for any problems they may have. That emotional connection extends further to the staff, allowing Doral to be a safe and fun place to work at, where we all look forward to coming to. She is also a team player, treating everyone around her with respect and fairness. She is highly optimistic and easy to get along with.
With all of that being said, we are highly confident in our decision to recommend Jami Curtis as the running principal of Doral Academy.
Sincerely, Dragons’ Den Staff
26 To the Doral Board of Directors,
I am writing this as a parent of a kindergartener who currently attends Doral Academy. I know you are making the decision as to who our new principal will be, and although I do not know the other candidates, I would like to personally recommend our interim principal, Ms Curtis for the position. Ms. Curtis has always gone out of her way to make the children feel welcomed and loved at the school, while still enforcing the rules and policies. She has handled situations that have risen with my son in a healthy manner and been respectful to both my son, as well as my husband and I. She is always hard working and gets the job done when she says she is going to. I also think it would mean a lot to the currents students to keep a familiar face in that role and not have yet another change this year. Thank you for your consideration and best of luck during this process.
Sincerely,
Sarah Vohland
27 To whom it may concern,
As a parent of a current Doral student along with three future Doral students, I would like to voice my support for Jami Curtis to receive the position of principal. Our time at Doral has been absolutely fantastic and this is due to the culture Jami has helped instill between staff, students, and parents. The students know Ms. Curtis as an approachable face who comes into the classrooms to really get to know each student, and not a hands-off administrator many principals tend to be.
Furthermore, it is very apparent how much Jami cares for the students both inside and outside of the classroom. When my son had a medical emergency and was taken to the hospital, Jami was genuinely concerned with the wellbeing of my child. She sat with him in the nurse’s office until I arrived at school, and then checked in with me later that afternoon asking for an update and to make sure he was OK. I know this is not the only time Jami has reached out to a Doral family to check on a student’s wellbeing.
Doral has gone through a hard time with the departure of another strong leader, but Jami has been a constant welcoming face that held the Doral community together in a time of many hurt feelings. Morale and school spirit is high because of Jami’s professionalism and dedication to Doral. I can only imagine the great things she would do as principal.
Thank you for your time, Samantha Wink
28 To whom it may concern,
I wanted to write a quick note and give my support for Jami Curtis to step into the principal role forDoral. Jami has been instrumental in providing my daughter an amazing school experience this year.
Jami has put so much time into making Doral great. She is dedicated to the success of the students and my daughter feels supported. I would feel confidant in the success of the school with Jami's leadership.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Volpa
29 February 6, 2019
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Board of Directors:
It is with genuine enthusiasm that I submit my interest in leadership at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. My professional history includes award-winning teaching at every secondary grade level and at the University of Nevada along with nine years as a leader in curriculum and instruction and professional learning in the area of comprehensive literacy and social studies for K-12 teachers. In addition, I built several local non-profits and have over a decade of leadership experience on several organizations’ Board of Directors. I am eager to bring my dedication to equitable educational outcomes and to the well-rounded growth of all students to Doral Academy. My foremost professional aspiration is to facilitate academic and personal growth so that both students and teachers are empowered to excel with purpose and passion.
As a natural collaborator, I truly enjoy finding common ground and bridging divides. A personal forte is recognizing the assets of others through a strengths-based approach, which will be important in managing the diversity of teachers and students at Doral Academy. I have instituted this skill set most recently in developing professional learning and coaching to certify one hundred educators as teacher leaders. My relationships with community stakeholders are strong and varied. For instance, I collaborated for five years with the Nevada Museum of Art to integrate learning through art, history, and the humanities for students.
As Doral Academy of Northern Nevada matures, it will be fundamentally important to clearly communicate a clear vision and maintain high expectations for all staff and students. My varied knowledge and expertise in K- 12 research-based practices and my professional dispositions make me an ideal candidate for this work. My organizational skills, analytical nature, and ability to see the big picture alongside the details are attributes necessary to strategic planning and improvement. I am seen by others as innovative and possess the ability to solve problems and see beyond the status quo. As a leader, I am confident communicating ideas verbally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders: students, teachers, parents, community leaders, and business and government organizations.
Although I do not possess school site administration experience, my thorough understanding of shared leadership is integral to a systems approach. I am able to quickly form and maintain positive relationships and to preserve professional integrity in all situations. My experience leading the development of novice, master, and struggling teachers as well as my work with school leadership teams to build a highly articulate vision of learning has provided deep insight into leading professionals. Furthermore, my core beliefs align with the vision and mission of Doral Academy, and I would bring fresh perspective, passion, and critical insight to the team. I am insatiably curious and a quick study. I would dedicate my time, energy and enthusiasm to making reasoned and informed decisions. What I lack in experience, I more than make up for in work ethic and a dedication to learning from every situation.
It would be an honor and privilege to serve the talented students, enthusiastic staff, and caring families as a school leader at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. Please contact me if you have any questions or would be interested in further conversation.
Sincerely,
Angela Orr 775-771-7642
30 To whom it may concern, I have two children who attend Doral Academy and have attended for the 2 years since it began. We have been able to get to know Jami Curtis in several capacities: as a french teacher, assistant principal, and now acting principal. Last year, Jami taught an after school French course that my daughter, age 10, attended. I was so impressed by Jami's structured and well-prepared classes. She proved herself to be a very gifted teacher and I noticed that she was very organized. Every lesson maximized the small amount of time and the kids left with a huge wealth of knowledge. I have seen how those same talents of being organized, prepared, and a great teacher have manifested themselves as she has been assistant principal this year and now as acting principal. I have no doubt she will maintain great order in the school and will be on top of all the many varied tasks that a principal of a new school would be required to attend to. In talking with Doral staff members, it is clear that Jami is well-liked and respected among the faculty.
If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me: [email protected] and 801-641-2599
Sincerely,
Erin Johnson
31 March 7, 2019
To the Board of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada,
I would like to state my support for Jamie Curtis to become the next principal for Doral Academy of Northern Nevada.
My daughter is currently enrolled as a 7th grader in Ms. Bowen class. I have spoken personally with Ms. Curtis regarding concerns I had at the start of this school year. She was kind, courteous and professional but most importantly she knew my daughter personally and quickly resolved and alleviated my concern.
I believe the principal of Doral Academy should be knowledgeable, an excellent leader, and demonstrate kindness and caring for the students they serve. Ms. Curtis is all of these things.
Thank you for considering my opinion in choosing the next principal for Doral. I believe Ms. Curtis would be an excellent fit.
Best,
Lisa Morris Doral Academy of Northern Nevada parent
32 Angela Orr
Professional Experience 2016-Present Founding Board Member & Treasurer: Nevada Center for Civic Engagement § Collaborate with community foundations and school districts across Nevada to provide opportunities for students and teachers to engage in civic education. § Apply for and manage local (Nevada Humanities) and national grants (e.g. SEED 3).
2014-Present Founding Board Member, Treasurer & Instructional Specialist: Learning Forward Nevada § Inspire a community of teachers to take on leadership roles in education without leaving the classroom. § Develop and facilitate six-credit course, Teachers Leading Change, to prepare teachers for this challenge. § Facilitate rigorous, ongoing learning on observation & feedback, mentoring, coaching, and action research. § Collaborate with site and district administrators and union leaders to create space for shared leadership.
2013-Present Washoe County School District Curriculum & Instruction: K-12 Social Studies § Create a vision of instruction and strategically implement a five-year professional learning plan. § Serve the diverse needs of teachers in grades K-12 in social studies & disciplinary literacy. § Facilitate learning of teachers, coaches, implementation specialists and administrators. § Develop, design and facilitate over 300 hours of professional development and conferences each year. § Develop and disseminate award winning curriculum and resources. § Collaborate closely with a wide range of departments and serve on a multitude of committees to strategically align more comprehensive curriculum and professional learning. § Coordinate all social studies events and professional development. § Communicate with precision District initiatives and requirements to teachers. § Present annually at two or more national conferences. § Build capacity in master teachers with coaching, mentoring and support. § Work highlighted in Fordham Report on early CCSS implementation and American Radio Works documentary “Great Expectations” (2014) as well as the book, Every Reader a Close Reader, by Samantha Cleaver and the video series Teaching the Core with Charlotte Danielson.
2008-Present Letter of Appointment Faculty, UNR & Sierra Nevada College § Elementary Methods, Secondary Social Studies Methods, and Parent Involvement & Family Engagement
2009-2013 Instructional Specialist/Project Director, Nevada Teaching American History Project § Develop, coordinate, and disseminate all professional development opportunities administered by million-dollar grant based on individual needs of schools and teachers. § Manage a budget of over $300,000/year. § Build strong and lasting relationships with teachers and leaders in school Districts across Nevada. § Develop and maintain website www.projecttahoe.org. § Create assessments for grant evaluation of teacher and student knowledge and skills. § Evaluate teacher created materials to align with research and CCSS. § Write and attain local, state, and federal grants to support professional learning.
2002-2009 Social Studies Teacher Damonte Ranch High School, Dilworth Middle School, Billinghurst Middle School § Coordinate school-wide professional development. § Perform as AP Coordinator and serve on Graduation, Accreditation, and Scholarship Committees. § Advise Student Council, Service Learning, Travel Club & Coach Championship We the People teams. § Mentor novice teachers for 6 years and act as lead teacher to student teachers. § Engage in five years of collaborative research with UNR professors. 33 Education
Washoe Academy of School Leaders Certificate, 2017
Grand Canyon University, 2012 - M.Ed. in Educational Administration
University of Nevada, Reno, 2008 - M.S. in Educational Specialties: Literacy
University of Nevada, Reno, 2001 - B.A. in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Social Studies
Professional Service & Committees
2018-Present Board Member of National Social Studies Supervisors Association
2016-Present AdvancED External Review Member for Accreditation at K-12 Schools
2016 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Administrative Fellow
2015-2017 ATLAS: WCSD Committee for Teacher Leadership
2014-Present Treasurer & Founding Member, Learning Forward Nevada
2014-Present Community University School Partnership (CUSP)
2005-Present Conference Planning Chair for Northern Nevada Social Studies Conference
2009-Present Executive Director, Northern Nevada Council for the Social Studies (Past President)
2015-Present McQueen High School Global Studies Steering Committee
2011-Present Nevada Law Related Education Committee
2013-Present Student Achievement Partners Core Advocate: Literacy
2010-Present Curriculum & Professional Development Consultant for N. Nevada Community Agencies
2010-Present Conference presentation reviewer, National Council for the Social Studies
2013-2015 American Heritage Education Fellow
2011-2015 Nevada National History Day Board
2009-2015 Library of Congress Grant Writing
2009-2015 Nevada Holocaust Education Taskforce Board of Directors
2010-2012 Project Director for Northern Nevada Project REAL (Relevant Education About the Law)
2010-2014 George Washington Teaching Ambassador Program Committee Chair
2009-2014 Awards Committee, National Council for the Social Studies
2007-2013 Nevada Voting Delegate, National Council for the Social Studies
2009 Co-Chair, Nevada Social Studies Standards Integration
2007-2009 President, Northern Nevada Council for the Social Studies
2005-2008 Steering Committee, Northwest Accreditation, Damonte Ranch High School
2007 CIVITAS Bosnia-Herzogovenia Civics Standards Writing Committee
2005-2006 Nevada Civic Mission of Schools Board of Directors 34 Honors & Awards
2018 National Social Studies Supervisors Association Board Appointment
2017 NNCSS Leadership in Education Award
2014 International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award
2007 WEA Most Influential Educator
2007 Nevada Social Studies Teacher of the Year
2006 WEA Most Influential Educator
Articles & Conference Presentations As a professional learning facilitator, I create over 300 hours of learning and many curriculum publications for teachers and leaders each year. The following list only includes presentations and papers outside that scope of work.
2017 “Creating a Community of Practice through Collaborative Inquiry” NSSSA Conference 2016 “Voices from the Field: Evidence to Support Novice Social Studies Teachers” College, University, Faculty Alliance Conference
2015 “Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Textual Inquiry Through Question Quads” NCSS Conference
2015 “But the Textbook Said…’ Document Based Questions for Elementary Students,” NCSS Conference
2014 “Closing the Opportunity Gap with Close Reading,” NCSS Conference
2014 “Overcoming the Controversy Conundrum: Structured Academic Controversy” NCSS Conference
2011-2015 Contributing Editor: Sierra Social Studies Newsletter and Blog
2013 “Getting Down to the Core: Analyzing and Developing Arguments” NCSS Conference
2013 “Core Task Project: Close Reading of Complex Text” workshop for Contra Costa Schools & Washington D.C. Charter Schools
2012 “A New View of Scaffolding: Powerful Reading of Complex Text” NCSS Conference
2011-2012 Contributing Editor Series: Shifting instruction to the common core state standards: A guide for educators and supervisors. Achieve the Core. Available on iTunes University.
2011 Orr, A., Obenchian, K.M., & Davis, S. (2011). Past as Puzzle: How Essential Questions Can Piece Together A Meaningful Investigation of History. The Social Studies, 102, 2.
2010 Obenchain, K.M., Pennington, J., & Orr, Angela. (2010). Angela: On a Critical Curve. Theory & Research in Social Education, 38, 4.
2010 “What’s Really Essential: Creating Questions to Make Historical Connections” NCSS Conference
2009 “Annie: A Case Study of an Exceptional Teacher” presented to College & University Faculty Alliance at National Council for the Social Studies conference
2009 “Making the Question Essential Again” presentation at District Professional Development Day
2008 Thesis Study: Orr, A. (2008). "I don't want to learn this stuff:" A study of middle school students in a media literacy curriculum (University of Nevada, Reno, 2008). UMI, 1460768.
2007 “Geography Through the Arts” presentation at NNCSS annual conference
2006 “Interactive Vocabulary Strategies” presentation at NNCSS annual conference 35 Personal Professional Learning
2017-2019 Northern Nevada Leadership Institute 2017-2018 Learning Forward Annual Conference focus on systems leadership 2004-2018 National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference 2017 Graduate of Washoe Academy for School Leaders 2017 Culturally Responsive Practices & the Brain 2017 Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences and Polarity Thinking in Schools 2017 Hard Conversations for School Improvement 2016 Leading with Collective Efficacy 2016 Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction 2016 CHOICES by Brown University Leadership Institute 2016 Differentiated Coaching 2015 Project Based Learning with Buck Institute 2015 Advance Placement Leaders Conference 2015 Teaching the Core with Charlotte Danielson 2013-2015 Core Advocate Leadership Training 2009-2015 Vertical Team Fellow 2012 Learning Forward Conference 2012 Common Core Authors’ Workshop: Close Textual Analysis 2012 Surfing the Tsunami of Change 2012 Transitioning to the Common Core: Key Implementation Strategies 2011 Common Core State Standards: Understanding and Implementation 2010 Democratizing the DBQ 2010 Scaffolding Literacy in the Elementary Grades 2009 Differentiated Instruction and Vocabulary Development 2004-2008 Collaborative IRB Training 2003-2008 Teaching American History Fellow 2008 Backwards Planning and Design 2007 Designing Meaningful Literacy Curriculum in the Core 2006 State Supreme Court Justice Institute at Montpelier 2005 Foundations in Mentoring 2005 We the People Nationals: Mentoring Teachers 2004 Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham, Alabama 2004 College Board Advanced Placement in American Government 2003 Writing Across the Curriculum 2003 College Board Advanced Placement Vertical Alignment of Curriculum 2003 We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution
36 March 6, 2019
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Board of Directors,
I am pleased to recommend to your attention Angela Orr, who currently serves as the K-12 Social Studies Coordinator in Washoe County School District. Angela has the skills, abilities, and dispositions needed to become an outstanding administrator, and I recommend her without reservation.
Ms. Orr’s enthusiasm and professionalism permeate every aspect of her career. I have observed her interacting with parents, facilitating a staff meeting, rewarding a student for winning a competition, and working with teachers and she consistently conducts herself in a professional manner by treating all with respect and dignity. Angela is the consummate professional, her work defined by character, work ethic, follow through, tenacity, and a belief that all kids can succeed at high academic levels. She stands up for her beliefs, yet knows when a compromise is appropriate.
I am continually impressed with Angela’s ability to develop high quality plans for moving a project forward. These skills are important in an administrator, and Angela has had the opportunity to use them regularly in her daily work at Curriculum & Instruction. Her authentic experiences in planning and implementation of large-scale projects, as well as her experience in working with and providing feedback to teachers on their instruction give her an edge over the more typical candidate for a first administrative position. An example of her recent experience in leading a large project include the implementation of the new Nevada Academic Content Standards for Social Studies in grades K-12 for WCSD and several surrounding Districts. She first gathered a cross departmental team to create curriculum which ensured the needs of all children to be addressed. This team then planned and implemented initial and ongoing professional learning for classroom teachers which focused on the revised NVACS & curriculum. This new curriculum contains lessons that not only focus on engaging academic content, but social & emotional learning as well as culturally responsive instructional strategies. She has also worked with a large budget that has included purchasing supplies, instructional materials and managing contracts.
Since social studies is often a hot topic at the Nevada Department of Education and the Nevada Legislature, Angela is often called to give feedback on legislative initiatives and bills. Angela also presents workshop at the National Council for the Social Studies almost every year. I believe that these experiences at the State and National level give Angela a different and broader perspective than most candidates.
Ms. Orr is eager to learn and experience new responsibilities. She is a true team player while maintaining high expectations for herself and others. Her background as a teacher, teacher leader and C&I Coordinator will be invaluable to any school because she is up to date on most subject areas within the Nevada Academic Content Standards and best classroom practices (including the Instructional Practice Guides). I have personally observed her coaching others to refine their teaching skills as well as working with data and goal setting. She is extremely effective in moving 38 teachers to a higher level. Because teachers trust her, they eagerly bounce ideas off her and seek advice.
In summary, I believe that Ms. Orr has the ability to promote excellence in education, create a warm and inviting environment, gain the respect and trust of her colleagues and build and maintain rapport and trust with students and families. Any school would be honored and enriched by her leadership.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Kindra Fox Director of Curriculum and Instruction
39 Katie Anderson
March 5, 2019
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Board of Directors Doral Academy of Northern Nevada 3725 Butch Cassidy Drive Reno Nevada, 89511
Dear Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Board of Directors:
It is truly my honor to be writing this letter of recommendation for my dear colleague, Angela Orr. I have had the privilege of working closely with her over the last seven years as she transformed the curriculum and instruction of K-12 social studies in Northern Nevada. I shared an office with her and was the TOSA (classroom Teacher On Special Assignment) charged with supporting the evolving vision Angela nurtured and realized as the K-12 SS coordinator.
Angela’s strong character and dynamic intelligence coupled with a deep research based understanding of curriculum development and educational leadership serve her well in the myriad projects she leads and participates in. Her sincere love and appreciation for teachers and the work they do in their classrooms every day and her undying conviction that all students can and should participate in rigorous learning opportunities are qualities that must be first and foremost in the mind of any administrator.
Angela is a quick study and has the keen ability to draw the best work out of those she leads. She inspires and motivates the teachers she works with to do their best work. We led several groups of teachers through year and multiyear professional development projects involving challenging tasks and assignments and every single year teachers reveled in what they had accomplished, signed up for more, and invited others to participate in our courses. I could easily put you in contact with seventy-five K-12 teachers who would credit Angela’s leadership, vision and teaching instruction as the major force of transformation in their teaching careers.
Angela is a self-starter and a creative problem solver. She doesn’t need to be managed but readily seeks advice and wisdom as needed. She doesn’t need to be told what to do to meet the minimum requirements of her job and she doesn’t work in isolation. She is collaborative and inclusive. She envisions what can be and masterfully backward plans to then meet the goals she set together with the colleagues she is working with. She is a devoted life-long learner who appreciates challenges.
40 Angela is a planner and reflective practitioner. She does not “wing it.” Trainings, planning meetings and meetings with community members are planned and accompanied by an agenda that allows participants to move through meetings efficiently and effectively. Participants leave knowing what and when action steps need to be completed. And, when outcomes are less than expected, we collaboratively reflect on what to change next time.
Angela believes in teacher leadership and spearheaded the creation of a two-year course to develop teacher leaders. This and several other projects she participated in were above and beyond the requirements of her role as K-12 SS Coordinator. Education is her passion and her heart is for teachers and students to be passionate about it too.
I am one hundred percent positive that Angela Orr is the most outstanding candidate for lead administrative position at Doral Academy. I would be remiss if I failed to note her iron clad personal integrity, exceedingly strong work ethic, and the beautiful, light hearted but determined forward motion and vision she brings to all of the work that she does.
Sincerely,
Katie Anderson Social Studies Content Area Literacy
41 Dear Doral Board of Directors
It is without hesitation that I recommend Angela Orr for the position of Doral Academy school Principal.
Angela is a strong instructional leader, an educator with both content and pedagogical content knowledge, and a person with the foresight and dispositions to elevate outcomes for all stakeholders.
I worked with Angela from 2011 to 2015. During that time, Angela was both a trusted colleague and a mentor. One of my first responsibilities was seeing to the successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards in K-5 English Language Arts. Angela, with her own full-time job and responsibilities, still found time to help me navigate a complicated educational system and assist me with vetting professional development materials. Simultaneously, Angela was spearheading one of the most successful Social Studies CCSS implementation strategies in the country. Her work was acknowledged on National Public Radio, featured in publications from the Center for American Progress and the Fordham Foundation, and labeled as an “exemplar” by Achieve.
In 2017 I received Washoe County School District’s Teacher of the Year award and in 2018 I was named a Nevada Teacher of the Year Finalist. If you look through my reflections and application essays, you will see a theme. I was using curricular resources developed by Angela. I was implementing instructional moves that I learned in workshops taught by Angela and I was pressing for more civic ready outcomes because of Angela.
Angela has a stellar reputation both locally and nationally. WCSD social studies teachers and K-5 general educational teachers will explain how Angela brought Document Based Questions into our K-3 classrooms, the Open Up the Textbook work in 4th, the rewrite of the We The People Curriculum in 5th, and the Close Reads in 6-12. The work has been shared across the state and is quite literally impacting thousands of Nevada students on a daily basis.
Ask school principals and district administrators about Angela and you will hear how she is ensuring that all students are working with rigorous grade-level content. She has fostered this through a coherent vision and creating partnerships from university faculty, local non-profits, and even our art museum. Moreover, she has ensured that student and teacher voice are always part of these efforts.
Angela is as good as they get, and I can assure you that Doral will move all students to college, career and civic ready outcomes if Angela is hired as the school’s principals.
Regards
Aaron Grossman
3rd Grade Teacher
42 Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Committee:
Educational leadership is a driving force behind my professional goals and ambitions. Holding two degrees with emphases in Educational Leadership and Secondary Education/Spanish Language have inspired me to arrive at this point. Because of my experience in both leadership and education, along with my passion for teaching, learning, leadership, and deep connection and understanding of the Spanish-speaking community, I am providing this letter and resume for consideration as Principal of the Doral Academy of Northern Nevada.
As a current employee of the Washoe County School District, I harness the experience, skills, and leadership roles for candidacy as a school leader. My strong leadership skills are consistently being developed at school, school district, statewide, and national levels, always driven by my love for education and serving all students. My current roles are District Director of AVID and District and Program Coordinator and Administrator of Career and Technical Education; my previous experiences include Program Coordinator for World Languages, department leader, curriculum facilitator, substitute administrator, and classroom Spanish teacher. My effective skills with students have always been based on cooperative, empathetic, motivating, and hands-on approaches. I believe that it is necessary for students to grasp visual, physical, and creative understandings of curriculum based on meaningful connections, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and rigorous academic practice.
Thank you in advance for considering me for a position as a school administrator. Please contact me for further questions, transcripts, references, letters or recommendation, or to set up an interview. I look forward to this growth opportunity.
Cordially,
Ryan Gene Smith
Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator, District Director of AVID President of PLAN NV
43 2018 NADSFL National World Languages Supervisor of the Year 2015 Nevada World Languages Teacher of the Year
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RYAN GENE SMITH
EXPERIENCE Program Coordinator of Career and Technical Education / District Director of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), Washoe County School District 2018 - Present Coordinate all dual credit opportunities between higher education institutions and the school district, collaborate with TMCC to promote CTE articulated college credit, lead all professional development for CTE teachers, serve as a mentor to novice CTE teachers during their first school year, create agendas and facilitate CTE department leader meetings, work with community and industry partners to coordinate CTE and Signature Academy events throughout the year, serve as co-chair for the Jump Start advisory committee, evaluate staff members of CTE department, attend dual credit and CTE meetings at the Nevada Department of Education, create career pathways for students that earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, carry out administrative duties and responsibilities, perform all duties set by AVID as the District Director (see below)
Program Coordinator of World Languages / District Director of AVID, Washoe County School District 2015 - 2018 Create and implement ongoing curriculum for World Language classes, lead textbook adoption and implementation process, create and facilitate annual LILL (Leadership Initiative for Language Learning) institutes, analyze world language assessment scores to determine student eligibility for Seal of Biliteracy, analyze assessment data for student WL placement, create a year-long professional development course to address NVACSWL and the 6 Core Practices of World Language Instruction, coach novice WL teachers, support WL programs, observe all WL teachers and provide substantive feedback, facilitate monthly department leader meetings, lead a team to create procedures and statewide implementation of the Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy, manage budget for WCSD WL and AVID Departments, implement AVID Elementary in two schools, facilitate regular Site Team Meetings for AVID program, recruit and train tutors from the university to assist in all AVID classrooms, build and maintain a SharePoint site for all WL and AVID teachers to collaborate and share lessons and assessments, collect student data for the AVID program to analyze program success, work collaboratively with the Dual Immersion Elementary schools to build strong, cohesive programs, specifically with the Mount Rose K-8 program, assessment, and curriculum development, served on Hug High School accreditation team
45 President and Vice President of PLAN (Professional Language Association of Nevada) 2013 - Present Created proposition to update World Language Academic Content Standards for the state of Nevada, collaborated with a team to write and present the NACSWL to state legislators, implemented first PLAN statewide conference in 2016, planned and executed both 2017 and 2018 fall conferences, developed summer institutes for all Nevada language teachers, participate in quarterly executive board meetings to create a direct link between the state’s counties, advocate for world language on a state level, created webinars for professional development for all Nevada world language teachers, provide ongoing support and advocacy for all world language teachers in Nevada
Facilitator of World Languages, Washoe County School District 2011 - 2015 Facilitated and planned monthly meetings for all WL department leaders and Dual Immersion Elementary Schools, lead the committee to create the Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy, developed and presented curriculum professional development once a month for all school district language teachers, worked with district administrators to create and implement new policies and procedures, lead the selection committee of the AP world languages new textbook adoption, observed and assisted language teachers throughout the entire school district, attended regional and national language conferences in order to incorporate Common Core State Standards of World Languages into district language and Dual Immersion classes
Spanish Teacher / WL Department Chair, Reed High School, Washoe County School District 2001 - 2015 Attended weekly administrative meetings, facilitated weekly PLCs for the department created common assessments for WL department, served as co-coordinator for the AP program for two years, selected WL textbooks for school district, scaffolded curriculum to create cohesion, tracked data on student success, participated in the creation and implementation of the school improvement plan, budgeted for all WL funds within the school, substituted for all administrators when they were out of the building, assisted in the planning of most school-wide testing, interviewed and hired all world language teachers, participated on the committee to hire new principal and new assistant principals, instructed all levels of Spanish, lead the mentor program for 3 consecutive years, translated for attendance, discipline, IEPs, and testing meetings
Spanish Teacher, Palo Verde High School, Clark County School District 1999 - 2001 Instructed first year and second year Spanish
Spanish / Math Teacher, Mojave High School, Clark County SD 1999 - 2001 Instructed first and second year Spanish and consumer mathematics
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EDUCATION M.Ed. in Educational Leadership – University of Nevada, Reno 2003 - 2005 Graduated on the Dean’s List with a 4.0.
B.A. in Secondary Education & Spanish – University of Nevada, Reno 1993 - 1998 Received award for World Languages Student of the Year for my work with the Spanish- speaking community in Reno/Sparks
AWARDS & NADSFL 2018 National World Languages Supervisor of the Year, 2015 Nevada World RECOGNITION Languages Teacher of the Year, Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy, NVACSWL, Cohort 1 of LILL, 2015 Best of SWCOLT, 2014 Chinese Bridge Delegation for American Principals in Beijing, China, Outstanding Mentor Teacher 2007
CREATION & Keynote Speaker of ICTFL (Illinois Council of Teachers of Foreign FACILITATION OF Languages), Chicago, IL 2018 PRESENTATIONS & EMC Annual Sales Meeting Keynote, Minneapolis, MN 2018 WORKSHOPS LILL (Leadership Initiative for Language Learning) Summer Institute facilitator, Dallas, TX 2018 PLAN Summer Institute, Las Vegas, NV 2018 “Enhancing the Experience for Native and Heritage Speakers”, SWCOLT (Southwest Conference on Language Teaching), Santa Fe, NM 2018 “Putting the InterPersonality into the Interpersonal Mode of Communication”, SWCOLT, Santa Fe, NM 2018 “Integrating the Updated NCSSFL/ACTFL Can-Do Statements into Your World Language Class”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2018 AVID Professional Learning Day Workshop, Reno, NV 2018 Alternative Route to Licensure for World Language Teachers, WCSD, Reno, NV 2018 & 2017 “Building Teacher Leaders”, ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), Nashville, TN 2017 “Creating a Plan for After School Elementary World Language Programs”, ACTFL, Nashville, TN 2017 “Interpreting the Interpretive Mode”, SWCOLT, Oklahoma City, OK 2017
47 “Teaching Languages Through the Lens of Social Justice”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2017 “Implementing AVID Elementary”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2017 “Putting Grammar in its Place: Teaching Grammar in Context”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2017 “Taking Your World Languages Program to the Next Level Via Professional Development”, SWCOLT, Honolulu, HI 2016 “Next Time, Head for the LILL”, SWCOLT, Honolulu, HI 2016 “World Languages Implements the Six Core Practices”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2016 AVID District-wide Showcase at Sparks High School, Sparks, NV 2016 “Embedding Strategies for Success in Advanced Placement World Language Classes”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2016 “Technology in the World Language Classroom”, WCSD, Reno, NV 2016 “Best of SWCOLT: Living on the Edge of Their Seats! Keeping Students Engaged in Their World Language Class”, ACTFL, San Diego, CA 2015
REFERENCES Mary Vesco Principal (retired) of Reed High School, WCSD
Jeana Curtis Principal of North Valleys High School, WCSD
Kindra Fox Curriculum Director, WCSD
Krissy Brown Principal of Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages, WCSD
Kevin Carrol Principal of Sparks High School, WCSD
Kevin Taylor Assistant Principal of Damonte Ranch High School, WCSD
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Kris Hackbusch Principal of Reno High School, WCSD
Leslie Hermann Principal (retired) of Incline K-12, WCSD
Joel Peixoto Principal of Dilworth STEM Academy, WCSD
Chris Case Department Leader / German Teacher at McQueen High School, WCSD
49 DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA Supporting Document
Meeting Date: March 8, 2019 Agenda Item: 5 – Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Hiring of a Principal for Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Number of Enclosures: 0
SUBJECT: Hiring of Principal X Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption
Presenter (s): Board Recommendation:
Proposed wording for motion/action:
Move to approve the hiring of as the principal of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 5-10 Minutes Background: Three candidates have interviewed with the Board for the position of principal at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. The Board must appoint the new principal. Submitted By: Staff
50 DORAL ACADEMY OF NORTHERN NEVADA Support Summary
Meeting Date: March 8, 2019 Agenda Item: 6 – Academica Announcements and Notifications Number of Enclosures: 0
SUBJECT: Announcements and Notifications Action Appointments Approval Consent Agenda X Information Public Hearing Regular Adoption
Presenter (s): Amanda Safford/Colin Bringhurst Recommendation:
Proposed wording for motion/action:
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Estimated Length of time for consideration (in minutes): 3-5 Minutes Background: - DANN’s next scheduled board meeting is Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada. Submitted By: Staff
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