RESOLUTION NO. __________, SERIES 2018
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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP OF SUPERINTENDENT MARTY POLLIO AND THE JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS.
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SPONSORED BY: PRESIDENT JAMES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WOOLRIDGE, SEXTON SMITH, HAMILTON, GREEN, COAN, MULVIHILL, BLACKWELL, AUBREY WELCH, BUTLER, FLOOD AND YATES
WHEREAS, Marty Pollio, Ed.D., was selected by the Jefferson County Board of Education to serve as the acting superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) beginning in July, 2017, and was named permanent superintendent in February, 2018.
WHEREAS, under the authority granted under KRS 158.785, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) conducted a management review of JCPS in August, 2016, and a subsequent management audit in April, 2017.
WHEREAS, initial findings of the management audit were released on September 20, 2017, and JCPS submitted final corrective action plans on October 31, 2017, with the final findings only recently published.
WHEREAS, while the final findings of the management audit identified deficiencies and JCPS readily states they recognize institutional short comings that must be corrected, we trust our current locally elected Jefferson County School Board and appointed superintendent to review and correct these problems.
WHEREAS, under Dr. Pollio's leadership, the district has had a strong focus on compliance, working intensely and collaboratively with KDE to address issues surrounding the district's corrective action plans, with very positive results.
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollio and the locally-elected Board of Education have worked hand-in-hand to create systemic and sustainable changes within the district, with a focus on improving academic achievement of all students.
WHEREAS, in the 10 months since assuming leadership, Dr. Pollio has focused the work of the board and district around three critical priorities: improving student learning; im...
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