Superintendent to Submit Resignation; Board Consultant to Lead Transition
Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Superintendent Dr. Mary Herrmann announced today that she has accepted a position as superintendent of Clayton Public Schools in Clayton, Missouri. The District 36 School Board will take formal action at its March 23 meeting to accept Dr. Herrmann's resignation and retirement from the State of Illinois, effective June 2010. Herrmann joined District 36 as superintendent in July 2007 after having served as superintendent of Barrington District 220 for seven years.
"On behalf of the entire Winnetka Public Schools community, I want to thank Dr. Herrmann for her service to the District during the past two-and-a-half years, including her leadership in key areas such as effective personnel processes, institution of common planning time for teachers, and initial strategic planning engagement with the community," said Nancy Fehrenbach, president of the Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Board of Education. "We wish Mary every success in her new position."
Herrmann expressed pride in her association with this District; "It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you. You are bright, talented, passionate people who care deeply about our students and serve them well," said Herrmann in a letter shared with staff. "I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to share a small part of my professional journey with you. I have learned extensively from you and with you, and I will continue to work alongside you as we bring closure to the 2009-2010 school year."
Fehrenbach announced that former Libertyville School District 70 superintendent Dr. Mark Friedman, who joined The Winnetka Public Schools in January 2010 as a special projects consultant, has been charged with assisting the School Board in developing a solid leadership transition plan moving forward.
"While Dr. Friedman was originally hired to provide additional administrative support to assist in the implementation of key initiatives, including teacher supervision and development, differentiated classroom practices, and principal coaching, we are very fortunate to be able to rely on his expertise and leadership to ensure that we maintain our focus on quality education and operational excellence throughout this transition," said Fehrenbach.
âWe are committed to developing and implementing a superintendent search process that is inclusive, transparent, and well planned. We will have more to report to the community on this effort as well as our plans for interim District leadership at our March 23 Board meeting,â continued Fehrenbach. In the meantime, the Board plans to meet this Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 P.M. in the Carleton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, to discuss transition planning and other ongoing matters. Finally, throughout the upcoming superintendent search process, the Board will provide regular status updates and information on opportunities for public input through public, parent, and staff communications, including the District website, newsletters, and the media.
The regular monthly meeting of The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 School Board will be held on March 23 at 7:15 P.M. at The Skokie School, 520 Glendale Avenue.
"On behalf of the entire Winnetka Public Schools community, I want to thank Dr. Herrmann for her service to the District during the past two-and-a-half years, including her leadership in key areas such as effective personnel processes, institution of common planning time for teachers, and initial strategic planning engagement with the community," said Nancy Fehrenbach, president of the Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Board of Education. "We wish Mary every success in her new position."
Herrmann expressed pride in her association with this District; "It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you. You are bright, talented, passionate people who care deeply about our students and serve them well," said Herrmann in a letter shared with staff. "I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to share a small part of my professional journey with you. I have learned extensively from you and with you, and I will continue to work alongside you as we bring closure to the 2009-2010 school year."
Fehrenbach announced that former Libertyville School District 70 superintendent Dr. Mark Friedman, who joined The Winnetka Public Schools in January 2010 as a special projects consultant, has been charged with assisting the School Board in developing a solid leadership transition plan moving forward.
"While Dr. Friedman was originally hired to provide additional administrative support to assist in the implementation of key initiatives, including teacher supervision and development, differentiated classroom practices, and principal coaching, we are very fortunate to be able to rely on his expertise and leadership to ensure that we maintain our focus on quality education and operational excellence throughout this transition," said Fehrenbach.
âWe are committed to developing and implementing a superintendent search process that is inclusive, transparent, and well planned. We will have more to report to the community on this effort as well as our plans for interim District leadership at our March 23 Board meeting,â continued Fehrenbach. In the meantime, the Board plans to meet this Thursday, March 11 at 6:30 P.M. in the Carleton Washburne School Resource Center, 515 Hibbard Road, to discuss transition planning and other ongoing matters. Finally, throughout the upcoming superintendent search process, the Board will provide regular status updates and information on opportunities for public input through public, parent, and staff communications, including the District website, newsletters, and the media.
The regular monthly meeting of The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 School Board will be held on March 23 at 7:15 P.M. at The Skokie School, 520 Glendale Avenue.
