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Albemarle School Board Members & Superintendent Sworn In

Three members of the Albemarle County School Board elected in November were sworn into office today by Circuit Court Clerk Shelby J. Marshall at the County Office Building.  In this photo, Diantha McKeel (Jack Jouett), Jon Stokes (Samuel Miller), and Pam Moynihan (Rio) can be seen taking their oath of office.  Their new four-year terms start on January 1, 2006.

In the background watch three members of the Board of Supervisors who were also sworn in to office.

Also, Dr. Pamela Ridge Moran was sworn in as the new Superintendent of Albemarle County Public Schools.  A copy of our press release on Dr. Moran's appointment can be found here. 

On December 9th, after a five month national search, the Albemarle County School Board appointed Dr. Moran as our next Superintendent effective January 1, 2006. Dr. Moran will replace Dr. Kevin Castner who retires December 31, 2005.

Brian Wheeler

Superintendent Criteria Survey Online

An online survey is available for the public and staff to provide the School Board with feedback about criteria to consider in the selection of our next Superintendent. All surveys are due by August 30.

Online Survey: http://schoolcenter.k12albemarle.org/education/components/form/default.php?sectionid=1822

As reported in a recent Albemarle School Connection newsletter, in addition to the survey, "the Board will hold a public hearing on August 11 in Room 241 of the County Office Building beginning at 6:30 p.m. should you wish to address the Board directly about the qualifications that you wish to see in our new superintendent. Another opportunity for public comment will be held on August 30 in Room 241 of the County Office Building beginning at 12 p.m. Sign-up sheets for the public hearings will be available 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting."

Brian Wheeler

Timeline for Superintendent Search

The timeline for the Albemarle County Public Schools 2005 Superintendent Search is below.  As you can see, the School Board created two opportunities for public participation in the process, one in the afternoon for people who have conflicts during our evening meetings.

Brian Wheeler

July 15 * Public Release of Timeline

July 18 * Begin public distribution of superintendent qualifications survey

August 11 * First public hearing on qualifications/criteria for superintendent selection

August 30 * Conduct second public hearing on qualifications/criteria of superintendent, 12 p.m. in Room 241 of the County Office Building

August 30 * Survey deadline

End of August – Sept. 7  * Compile and analyze survey data and establish qualifications/criteria for superintendent 

September 8 * Board establishes superintendent qualifications/criteria

September 9 – October 15 * Solicit and receive applications for superintendent; VSBA conduct reference checks

October 20 * Closed Meeting of VSBA and Board to receive reference check information – 3 p.m.

October 24 – December 1 * Board conducts interviews

December 1 * School Board Meeting; Announcement of person selected