Denise Juneau, School Board sign Seattle Schools superintendent contract
SEATTLE – Starting July 1, Denise Juneau will become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. The seven-member School Board voted unanimously tonight to approve the contract it negotiated with Ms. Juneau since announcing her as their preferred candidate on April 4.
“We are thrilled to welcome Denise Juneau to Seattle,” said Leslie Harris, school board president. “She impressed us above all others with her broad experience and commitment to improving student outcomes. She successfully brought together staff and the community to increase graduation rates, including students in great need. Seattle is ready for Ms. Juneau’s academic vision, steady leadership, emphasis …show more content…
Juneau said. “I believe that public education is vital to healthy communities and our democracy. Seattle Public Schools is doing many things really well, and I look forward to building on that success. In my first few months, I plan to listen to and learn from many different voices as I work with the School Board to shape a vision for the district’s future.”
The contract with Ms. Juneau is for three years and includes the possibility of annual extensions, a performance bonus and a five-year retention bonus. Director Harris and other board members have frequently spoken about finding a superintendent who will commit to a long-term tenure with the district. Seattle’s current superintendent, Dr. Larry Nyland, came to the district in 2014 to help the district through a transition period.
“Extreme credit to Dr. Nyland for coming out of retirement to help the district when we needed it,” Director Harris said. “He provided stability at the district level, support for educators and school leaders and a belief that every student can succeed. Under his leadership, the district committed to aligning and focusing our goals, racial and educational equity, and as a result, we have seen a number of gains for our
SEATTLE – Starting July 1, Denise Juneau will become the next superintendent of Seattle Public Schools. The seven-member School Board voted unanimously tonight to approve the contract it negotiated with Ms. Juneau since announcing her as their preferred candidate on April 4.
“We are thrilled to welcome Denise Juneau to Seattle,” said Leslie Harris, school board president. “She impressed us above all others with her broad experience and commitment to improving student outcomes. She successfully brought together staff and the community to increase graduation rates, including students in great need. Seattle is ready for Ms. Juneau’s academic vision, steady leadership, emphasis …show more content…
Juneau said. “I believe that public education is vital to healthy communities and our democracy. Seattle Public Schools is doing many things really well, and I look forward to building on that success. In my first few months, I plan to listen to and learn from many different voices as I work with the School Board to shape a vision for the district’s future.”
The contract with Ms. Juneau is for three years and includes the possibility of annual extensions, a performance bonus and a five-year retention bonus. Director Harris and other board members have frequently spoken about finding a superintendent who will commit to a long-term tenure with the district. Seattle’s current superintendent, Dr. Larry Nyland, came to the district in 2014 to help the district through a transition period.
“Extreme credit to Dr. Nyland for coming out of retirement to help the district when we needed it,” Director Harris said. “He provided stability at the district level, support for educators and school leaders and a belief that every student can succeed. Under his leadership, the district committed to aligning and focusing our goals, racial and educational equity, and as a result, we have seen a number of gains for our