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Schedules Set For Visits By 2 Superintendent Finalists

Monday, March 13, 2006

Schedules have been set for visits by two county school superintendent finalists.

Dr. Jim Scales of Texas is in town on Tuesday and Dr. Bruce Harter of Delaware on Wednesday.

The County School Board is to make its selection on Thursday at 3 p.m. at Tyner Academy.

SCHEDULE FOR SITE VISIT ~ Dr. Jim Scales
Tuesday ~ March 14, 2006

Time Activity Persons Included

8:15 - 8:45 Orientation
Broad Street Grille
The Mountain Room Chairman Baker & Other Board Members

8:45 - 8:50 School Site Visits Sheila Young, Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education
9:15 - 9:45 Soddy Daisy High School Robert Smith, Principal
10:15-10:45 Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts Gary Record, Principal
11:00-11:30 Orchard Knob Middle School Reuben Justice, Principal

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch
PEF Leadership Center
3rd Floor – Tuesday
Conference Room
5th Floor - Wednesday
Executive Staff and Principals Association Officers

1:15 - 1:30 School Site Visits Ray Swoffard, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education
1:30 - 2:00 Westview Elementary Margo Williams, Principal
2:15 - 2:45 Normal Park Museum Magnet School Jill Levine, Principal

4:00 - 5:30 Candidate Reception
The Chattanoogan
The Walker Room Hamilton County Department of Education Staff and Chattanooga/Hamilton County Community Leaders

5:30 - 6:00 Rest & Free Time Dr. & Mrs. Jim Scales

6:00 - 8:00 Dinner @ The Chattanoogan
The Kinsey Boardroom Board, Dr. & Mrs. Jim Scales

8:00-10:00 Interview @ The Chattanoogan
The Rose Room Board and Dr. Jim Scales

Following Morning (Wednesday)

8:30 a.m. Breakfast @ The Chattanoogan
Broad Street Grille – Alcove Area Vice Chairman Marty Puryear, and Dr. Jim Scales

SCHEDULE FOR SITE VISIT ~ Dr. Bruce Harter
Wednesday ~ March 15, 2006

Time Activity Persons Included

8:15 - 8:45 Orientation
Broad Street Grille
The Mountain Room Chairman Baker & Other Board Members

8:45 - 8:50 School Site Visits Sheila Young, Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education
9:15 - 9:45 Ooltewah High School Ed Foster, Principal
10:15-10:45 Tyner Academy Carol Goss, Principal
11:00-11:30 Howard School of Academics & Technology Elaine Swafford, Principal

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch
PEF Leadership Center
3rd Floor – Tuesday
Conference Room
5th Floor - Wednesday
Executive Staff and Principals Association Officers

1:15 - 1:30 School Site Visits Ray Swoffard, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Education
1:30 - 2:00 McConnell Elementary Joy Black, Principal
2:15 - 2:45 Battle Academy Aimee Randolph, Principal

4:00 - 5:30 Candidate Reception
The Chattanoogan
The Walker Room Hamilton County Department of Education Staff and Chattanooga/Hamilton County Community Leaders

5:30 - 6:00 Rest & Free Time Dr. Bruce Harter & Spouse

6:00 - 8:00 Dinner @ The Chattanoogan
The Kinsey Boardroom Board, Dr. Bruce Harter & Spouse

8:00-10:00 Interview @ The Chattanoogan
The Rose Room Board and Dr. Bruce Harter

Following Morning (Thursday)

7:30 a.m. Breakfast @ The Chattanoogan
Broad Street Grille
The Mountain Room Vice Chairman Marty Puryear, and Dr. Bruce Harter


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