Academic performance at the Minneapolis Public
Schools has not improved in the course of this academic year of 2017-2018. In addition to the abiding structural
internal and external reasons that I have detailed in other articles on this
blog, reasons specific to this academic year include the following:
>>>>> MPS
decision-makers led by Superintendent Ed Graff have articulated a program for
improvement that depends on social and emotional learning, a new Benchmark
reading curriculum, multi-tiered support for struggling students, and fourteen
programs submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education to meet World’s
Best Workforce regulations; none of
these programs has the capacity to improve student knowledge or skill sets
significantly and certainly none have the capacity to address the grave
knowledge and skill deficits of the district’s students.
>>>>> Only
a five-point program featuring 1) curriculum thoroughly revamped for knowledge
intensity throughout the K-12 years; 2) comprehensive
training of teachers capable of imparting such a curriculum; 3) highly intentional tutoring for struggling
students; 4) resource provision and
referral for struggling families; and 5)
continued administrative slimming for focus on the above four initiatives can provide
excellence of education and implicitly improve student performance; none of these programmatic features have been
implemented.
>>>>> Teachers
are not properly preparing students for either the Minnesota Comprehensive
Assessments (MCAS) or the ACT college readiness exam that serve as the key
measures of student performance.
Students at Henry and other high schools are being told that the MCAs
are optional; many students are opting out, either on their own or with the
encouragement of parents. Objective
measures of student performance have thereby been catastrophically
vitiated.
Be reminded of the leadership staff as a whole
and the heavy duty salaries that are being received, despite the abysmal
academic performance of students at the Minneapolis Public Schools, followed by
the list of leaders most responsible for decision-making pertinent to the
academic program:
Leadership Staff of the Minneapolis Public
Schools, Spring 2018
Staff Position Salary
Ed Graff Superintendent
$225,000
Job Description >>>>>
The superintendent of schools is responsible
for leading all functions and processes for the school district. The superintendent is charged with working
with all internal and external stakeholders to implement and execute core strategies
that produce results acros the school district.
The superintendent sets the academic priorities of the school district
and serves as the primary decision-maker and spokesperson for the Minneapolis
Public Schools.
Michael Thomas Chief
of Academics, $163,761
Leadership,
and
Learning
Job Description >>>>>
The chief of academics, leadership, and
learning manages operational connections to support associate superintendents,
principals, and teaching staff in accelerating student achievement and overall
school improvement that is aligned to the core values and academic goals of
Acceleration 2020.
Cecilia Saddler Deputy Chief of Academics, $151,980
Leadership,
and Learning
Job Description >>>>>
The deputy chief of academics, leadership, and
learning assists the chief of academics, leadership, and learning in all of the
stated functions and directly supervises the department of teaching and
learning.
Eric Moore Chief
of Accountability, $147,900
Innovation, and Research
Job Description >>>>>
The Chief of Accountability, Innovations, and
research provides leasdership for the full sope of Research, Evaluation,
Accountability & Assessment (REAA) Department, including MPS executive
decision-making through data analysis and interpretation and assuring that
programs are in compliance with Federal, state, and local laws.
Ibrahima Diop Chief
Financial Officer $153,000
Job Description >>>>>
The chief financial officer leads the division
of Finance, which is responsible for the overall fiscal management of the
district. The chief provides leadership,
direction and guidance in financial strategies and priorities. The Finance division umbrella includes
Accounts Payable, Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, and Student Accounting
Departments. Some of the
responsibilities covered in these departments are monies for student-generated
revenue, legislative allocations, budget accountability, annual budget tie-out
process, fiscal auditing as well as grants management.
Maggie Sullivan Chief Human $147,900
Resources Officer
Resources Officer
Job Description >>>>>
The
Chief Human Resources Officer provides leadership for the full scope of
functions provided by the Human Resources (HR) Division, including staffing,
workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee & labor
relations, equal employment opportunity, benefits, risk management and
insurance, professional development, and organizational change; provides advice
and counsel on HR issues, interprets bargaining agreements, develops policies
and procedures, manages division budgets and functions, and develops MPS human
capital strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Fadi
Fadhil Chief Information $139,518
Officer
Job Description >>>>>
The
chief information officer is responsible for the Information Technology
strategy, computer systems, infrastructure, operations and deploying solutions
that align with the district goals and objectives. Areas of focus include
innovative use of technology to enhance, accelerate and transform student
learning and academic achievement.
Karen
Devet Chief
Operations $155,739
Officer
Job Description >>>>>
The
chief operating officer executes the operational priorities of the school
district and serves as the chief financial officer, providing leadership,
direction and guidance in financial strategies and priorities. The chief
oversees key operational functions of the school district including finance,
instructional technology, facilities and operations.
Suzanne Kelly Chief
of Staff $177,333
Job Description >>>>>
The
chief of staff advises and supports the superintendent on day-to-day matters
and creates a culture of high expectations that result in accelerated student
achievement and improved school performance. The chief serves as a liaison
between the superintendent and elected officials, stakeholders and MPS families
Amy
Moore General
Counsel $153,000
Job Description >>>>>
The
general counsel provides advice and counsel for the school board and MPS
executive management on legal matters concerning the school district. The
general counsel represents the school district in legal proceedings,
litigation, court appearances, hearings and other disputes. The school
district’s lead attorney also manages staff and contract attorneys and oversees
policy development for the school district. The general counsel reports to the
superintendent and school board.
Carla Steinbach Associate Superintendent $144,330
(Middle
Schools and High Schools)
Job Description >>>>>
The
associate superintendent is responsible for creating and modeling a culture of
high expectations and providing ongoing support and oversight to school
building leaders. The associate superintendent works with school communities to
create the necessary conditions that result in dramatic and accelerated student
achievement, closing the achievement gap and improving overall school
performance.
Ron Wagner Associate
Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
Job Description >>>>>
The
associate superintendent is responsible for creating and modeling a culture of
high expectations and providing ongoing support and oversight to school
building leaders. The associate superintendent works with school communities to
create the necessary conditions that result in dramatic and accelerated student
achievement, closing the achievement gap and improving overall school
performance.
Laura Cavender Associate
Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
Job Description >>>>>
The
associate superintendent is responsible for creating and modeling a culture of
high expectations and providing ongoing support and oversight to school
building leaders. The associate superintendent works with school communities to
create the necessary conditions that result in dramatic and accelerated student
achievement, closing the achievement gap and improving overall school
performance.
Lucilla Davilla Associate Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
Job Description >>>>>
The
associate superintendent is responsible for creating and modeling a culture of
high expectations and providing ongoing support and oversight to school
building leaders. The associate superintendent works with school communities to
create the necessary conditions that result in dramatic and accelerated student
achievement, closing the achievement gap and improving overall school
performance.
Key Academic Decision-Makers Staff at the
Minneapolis Public Schools, Spring 2018
Staff Position Salary
Ed Graff Superintendent
$225,000
Michael Thomas Chief
of Academics, $163,761
Leadership,
and
Learning
Cecilia Saddler Deputy Chief of Academics, $151,980
Leadership,
and Learning
Eric Moore Chief
of Accountability, $147,900
Innovation, and Research
Carla Steinbach Associate Superintendent $144,330
(Middle
Schools and High Schools)
Ron Wagner Associate
Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
Laura Cavender Associate
Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
Lucilla Davilla Associate Superintendent $144,330
(K-8)
The most talented, sincere, and hardest
working staff members among those with direct responsibility for the academic
program are Michael Thomas, Eric Moore, and Ron Wagner; they must move with great haste, efficiency,
and effectiveness to implement the five-point program necessary to bring
excellent education to the students of the Minneapolis Public Schools.
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