Teacher retention, community engagement priorities for incoming superintendent
Stakeholders who gave their input on the search for Columbus Municipal School District’s next superintendent say the board should choose someone who can improve staff morale, retain teachers, improve the district’s flagging image and engage more with the entire community.
Building public engagement with CMSD
At a meeting of the Columbus Exchange Club Thursday, Columbus Municipal School District Board president Jason Spears said the biggest challenge facing the board is finding ways community members can get involved with the school district.
Low attendance marks second CMSD stakeholders meeting
Columbus Municipal School District parents and other community members at a public meeting on the search for a new superintendent Tuesday night agreed the biggest challenge the district currently faces is involvement — or lack thereof — from all areas of the community.
Stakeholders: Community involvement a must for new superintendent
Attendees at a stakeholder meeting on the search and hire of a new Columbus Municipal School District superintendent Monday night agreed on at least one thing: The new superintendent must have a stake in the community.
Columbus School District Superintendent: At last, Liddell
After a roller coaster ride of peaks and valleys over the past two weeks, the Columbus Municipal School District finally has a new superintendent — almost.
Superintendent candidate withdraws
The second of three final candidates has withdrawn from consideration for the city schools superintendent’s position.
CMSD selects superintendent
After a year in flux, the Columbus Municipal School District has a new superintendent, Board President Tommy Prude announced Saturday afternoon, declining to release the name of the chosen candidate.
During interview, Liddell pushes for accountability
Columbus Municipal School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Martha Liddell Friday was interviewed by the board of trustees, as the last of three candidates vying for the full-time job.
Henson: ‘It takes a village’ now more than ever
The city school board gathered Thursday night to interview the second of three superintendent candidates, who provided detailed insight into the strategies her district employed to weather a reversal of fortunes and cope with common education challenges.
Haynes: Star district possible for Columbus schools
The city school board has spent the past few weeks backgrounding superintendent candidates, but Tuesday night, they learned the district — as well as Columbus and its movers and shakers — had been equally scrutinized.
CMSD superintendent interviews begin tonight
Interviews will begin tonight for the first of three candidates remaining in the Columbus Municipal School District’s superintendent search.
Superintendent interviews set for next week
Last June, when former city schools Superintendent Dr. Del Phillips climbed into his red truck and drove away from the district’s central office, the search began for his successor.
Superintendent candidate withdraws name
A candidate has dropped out of consideration for the Columbus Municipal School District superintendent position.
Fourth name for CMSD superintendent released
The Columbus Municipal School District released the name of the fourth superintendent candidate, as well as the interview schedule, late Thursday afternoon.