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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Overall I thought it was an interesting call.  I guess we will see whether it makes a difference when we see who they actually hire.

I have to say I was a little surprised by the number of people who mentioned they wanted someone from the county.  I can't see how that would work out well.  [/quote]

Although that wasn't my priority, I do understand why a lot of people do prioritize that.  We have had 7 superintendents in the last 14 years.  Some of them have been gone before they even know what the county is like.  The county is huge and has several distinctive areas that are very unique.  North PG, Central PG, inside the beltway PG and South PG are all very difference environments with different demographics and different needs and trying to create a one-size-fits-all school policy has been very detrimental to a number of schools because they are square pegs being force into round holes.  So, many people feel that having someone already familiar with the county and the school system would help them get a faster start in addressing issues without quite as long of a learning curve before any real changes can be made.  We need a faster route to improvements and facing someone that will take months to years to familiarize themselves with the diversity of the county is frustrating to many with children already in the system or very soon to be in the system.[/quote]

That makes a lot of sense.  I guess my initial thought was how do we go about finding someone that will be progressive about change when they may have strong relationships with people that are impeding the betterment of the schools.  [/quote]

Someone from the county does not necessarily have to be someone that is already a part of the system.  There are many outsiders that are not part of or friends with the establishment who may yet be familiar with the county and school district and can step in running.  Someone who was a student themselves, or has/had children in the system or are familiar with the educational issues would be a plus to many.[/quote]

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