Work groups meet on superintendent search

By By Georgia E. Frye / staff writer
Feb. 6, 2003
Meridian's highly anticipated search for a new school superintendent will take a step forward today when two groups appointed by the school board begin meeting on the issue.
The two groups composed of teachers, administrators and community leaders will help guide the search for a successor to outgoing Superintendent Janet McLin.
Members will meet today to get acquainted and set a regular meeting schedule.
Robert Markham, co-chairman of the group called "What Works" which will determine what does and doesn't work in the school system said today's meeting will be "a brainstorming session,"
Ed Lynch, co-chairman of the group called "New Expectations," said the goal of his group is to decide what qualities will define an outstanding school district superintendent.
Also on the agenda for the New Expectations group is a short video. Plus, Fred Wile, president of the Meridian School Board, is expected to present school district test scores.
The meetings are open to the public.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Here is a look at meetings set for today to help the Meridian School Board find a new school superintendent.
The groups: Two groups composed of teachers, administrators and community leaders will determine a suitable profile for a candidate for superintendent.
The goal: The groups will determine what works in the existing system and what should be expected from a new superintendent.
The meetings: One group, "What Works," meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Meridian school district office; the other, "New Expectations," meets at 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Mississippi Power Co.