Bios Of County School Superintendent Candidates

Here are biographies of the six candidates for Hamilton County school superintendent:

Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
Personal Data
Name: Wilmoth DR Steve E
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: wilmoth@coastalnow.net
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 220 Dutchmans Cove Road Number & Street: 110 South Gause

City: Midway City: Hinesville
State: GA State: GA
Zip Code: 31320 Zip Code: 31313
Phone Number: 912 884-3301 Phone Number: 912 876-3716
Fax Number: Fax Number:
Cell Number: 912 977-2954
Where would you prefer to be contacted:
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Liberty County Schools
Current Position: Superintendent
Years in Position: 5
Enrollment: 12,000
Number of Staff: 1800
Annual Budget: 110,000,000
Current Gross Income: 160,000
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Degree Earned: EdD
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Liberty County Schools
Superintendent
Hinesville, GA July 2001
Present
Barbara Martin 912-884-5877
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Great improvements to the curriculum to include integration of technology into the classrooms prek-12. All eight elementary
schools were Title 1 schools of distinction this year. Const. includes: new pre-k center, new transportation center, new central
office to be completed in July, new elementary and middle school.
Reason For Leaving: Want to expand to larger system
Last Annual Salary: 140,000 Last Annual Gross: 160,000 Enrollment: 12,000 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Wilmoth, Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Fort Gibson Public School
Superintendent
Fort Gibson, OK Jan. 1996
June 2001
Mrs. Jere Gibson 918-478-2849
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Advancements in curriculum to include technology improvements. Additional AP classes and dual enrollment high school classes.
One new elementary school and updated improvements across the campus to include the athetic fields, agriculture building, middle
school and H.S. The transportation fleet was upgraded as well.
Reason For Leaving: Career Move
Last Annual Salary: 90,000 Last Annual Gross: 100,000 Enrollment: 2,000 District Type: K - 12
Fairland, Public School Fairland, OK July 1993
June1996
Woodrow Wilson 918-676-3501
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Built a new high School and new gymnasium. Installed first computer network in the school. Developed a leadership team concept
to work on curriculum and management of school.
Reason For Leaving: Recruited to a larger system superinetendency
Last Annual Salary: 56,000 Last Annual Gross: 64,000 Enrollment: 600 District Type: K - 12
Fairland Public School Elem.
Principal
Fairland, OK July 1992
June 1993
Woodrow Wilson 918-676-3501
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Worked to develop leadership teams to work on curriculum alignment with test standards. Encouraged vertical teams to improve
school wide curriculum.
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to superintendent in district
Last Annual Salary: 44,000 Last Annual Gross: 50,000 Enrollment: 300 District Type: Elementary
Nuyaka Elem. School Principal/supt. Nuyaka, OK July1991
June1992
Sheldon Seifert
No current contact
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Passed a bond issue to add new library and classroom. Wrote the guidelines and got approval from the state board for the first
four day school in Oklahoma.
Reason For Leaving: Recruited to become principal in my hometown
Last Annual Salary: 36,000 Last Annual Gross: 40,000 Enrollment: District Type:
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Wilmoth, Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
Professional Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Jay Public School Teacher Jay, OK July 1989
June1991
Roy Drake Supt. No current info.
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
Reason For Leaving: Accepted an administrative position
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Other Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor
Self employed Fairland, OK 1968
1998
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Started from scratch and built a family ranch to include several hundred registered and commercial cattle.
Reason For Leaving: Chose to enter education to improve the opportunities for children
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Education
High School Attended: Fairland Public Fairland, Ok
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
University of Arkansas Fayettville, Arkansas Ed. Adm. EdD 5-13-1995
Oklahoma State Univ Ed. Adm _ _
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK Ed. Adm. Masters 8-1-1990
Missouri State College Joplin, Mo. Elem. Ed. Ba. May 1989
Northeastern A&M Junior College Animal Science Assoc May 1970
List honors, awards or distinctions:
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
Georgia School Supt. Assoc., Georgia School Boards Assoc.,
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
Chamber of Commerce member, Rotary Member, Board Member of United Way, Board Member of the Liberty County Health Board, and
board of control member for the Regional Education Service Center.
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
Dissertation "The Four Day School"
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences.
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight.
Following a school shooting in Fort Gibson, OK I gave several workshops in OK, AL, IN, and PA, on school violence and school
safety. I worked with the National School Safety Council from Westlake Village, CA.
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Wilmoth, Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? No
* Are you eligible to be certified for this position? Yes
* Have you applied for the appropriate certificate? No
* List the date you applied for certification:
* Have you received any response to your application? No
* If required, have you passed the tests mandated by the
State for certification?
No
Statement
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
* I am interested in Hamilton County as it is a prominent school system embedded with potential where I can apply my experience
and leadership skills to build trust, improve morale and focus on a vision for the future.
* The relationship between the city, county, and school presents an environment of essential cooperation. As superintendent I
currently serve on the county health board, city and county planning committees and I realize how each entity affects the other.
* The diversity of the community portrays both problems and the opportunity to work with a community rich in differing cultural
heritages. I have and currently serve a multi racial community with a broad range of socio economic standing. Our district is
56% African American, 39% Caucasian, and 5% other. Over 50% of our students are on free and reduced meals.
* I appreciate a district supported by the business community. I respect the expectations and support of the business community
as I was a private business person for several years prior to my second career in education. I know the value of a dollar as I
spent many years in a large agriculture operation and small construction business. My business was built from scratch. I will
provide management of finances to gain respect of the business community and effectively build programs through,if neccessary,
tough decision making.
* Finally, I believe my interest is inspired by the desire for a strong leader and a team builder. My successes have hinged on
my ability to provide strong leadership. I am fair, honest and yet demanding toward student success. My integrity. compassion,
and respect for others is unquestionable. I hold all stake holders accountable where children are concerned. I want what is best
for all children and I will recommend and uphold tough decisions in areas such as curriculum, finances, or personnel. Efficiency
and effectiveness are interchangable with responsibility and accountability, all of which are keys to success and part of my
focus. Team members without commitment to these characteristics will need to recommit, retire, or relocate.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
* The most important accomplishment in my career is I have transitioned from a self employed business person to a successful
administrator. I have been a teacher, principal, and now a superintendent for fifteen years. My skill level in management and
leadership enabled me to move from a small school of 2,000 students to my current superintendent position with 12,000 students.
The transition to a school six times larger than the former was completed without even a bump in the road.
*I think my ability to build strong supportive leadership teams that are complimentary of the individual team members is an
accomplishment in itself. This is both satisfying and gratifying as these teams are what provides the path for success of any
organization.
* I have the ability to build trusting relationships with administrators, teachers, business partners, parents and the
community. These relationships have allowed me to take a few risks based on trust and support. A couple of examples would be
pilot programs I have initiated. One was a pilot program in Oklahoma for a four day school and a second pilot was approved in
Georgia for an alternative program from an outside private contractor in conjunction with the public school. Both programs were
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Wilmoth, Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
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the result of a special need for the district.
* My ability to build curriculum programs integrated with technology has helped to improve student performance based on
standards. Data is used extensively in making decisions. My current district has experienced five years of improved scores of
students meeting and/or exceeding on the C.R.C.T. Considerable effort has been applied to reduce the achievement gap for both
minorities and the special ed students. The gap has improved in both areas. One note: all of our elementary schools were
recognized as Title I distinguished schools this year.
* Finally, I have been very successful in developing long range strategic plans to address issues in the district. This is
satisfying when problems or issues are resolved as a result of the planning. By using personal observations, data, and input
from all stake holders inside and outside the district realistic ideas will arise and a realistic plan can emerge. I have the
commitment to develop a plan, support it in cooperation with the stakeholders, and modify as necessary based on evaluations. In
my current district our plan addressed a misdirected curriculum, outdated technology, poor transportation and facilities. We
have addressed each area and are looking now at the next steps to follow in our effort for excellence.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Carol Cook Amd. Sec/School Treasurer 1733 Hwy 62 East
Fort Gibson, OK
918-478-2474
918-478-3460
Randy Vandiver Elem. Teacher Po Box 711 Fort
Gibson, OK 74434
918-680-6412 cell
918-478-3744
Patricia Orman Warehouse manager Po Box 1701
Fort Gibson, OK 74344
918-478-2474
918-478-9523
Anthony Pack Assistant supt 8 Brookfield Court
Rincon, GA 31326
912-368-3619
912-826-4527
Gwen Stewart Board Sec/ Minutes clerk 111 Liz Lane
Riceboro, GA
918-368-3619
912-884-3700
Linda Hodges Director of Finance Rt 1 Box 60-B
Ludowici, GA 31316
912-368-3619
912-876-3305
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Wilmoth, Steve - AppNo: 2884 Date Completed: 2/28/2006
General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
I am adaptable to any situation presented and handle it professionally and in a mature manner to ensure the integrity of the
board and district.
Are you presently under contract? Yes
When does contract expire? June 07
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Ed Week
Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.
Steve E. Wilmoth

JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Personal Data
Name: SCALES DR JIM V
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: cjjscales@yahoo.com
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 1708 Bar Harbor Dr. Number & Street: 3700 Ross Avenue
City: Dallas City: Dallas
State: TX State: TX
Zip Code: 75232 Zip Code: 75204
Phone Number: 214 376-9977 Phone Number: 972 925-3614
Fax Number: 214 376-9266 Fax Number:
Cell Number: 214 535-1794
Where would you prefer to be contacted: Home
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Dallas Independent School District
Current Position: Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services (Operations)
Years in Position: 4 1/2
Enrollment: 161,500
Number of Staff: 20,000
Annual Budget: 1 Billion
Current Gross Income: $185,000 + Benefits
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Degree Earned: Ph.D.
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
College Station ISD
General Superintendent
College Station, TX 08/1994
07/2001
Dr.Linda Parrish/Brd.
Pres.- 979-696-6026
Significant accomplishments in this position:
1.Passed two bond issues 2. Upgraded technology in all district schools 3. Built two new schools and renovated all existing
schools 4. Created an Education Foundation to fund innovative teaching practices 5. Became a recognized district by the TX
Education Agency in 2001 6. Raised $30,000 to built a Habitat House.
Reason For Leaving: To become Deputy Supt. for Dallas ISD, a large urban district.
Last Annual Salary: $113,000.00 Last Annual Gross: $125,000.00 Enrollment: 7,500 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Tulsa Public Schools
Area Superintendent
Tulsa, OK 07/1990
08/1994
Dr.Bruce Howell/Supt.
918-782-2706
Significant accomplishments in this position:
All low performing campuses were assigned to my area.
* Reconstituted low-performing schools.
* Developed "Project Focus" which focused on the
criteria of the ITBS Test for student achievement.
* Selected and trained principals to provide leadership
on low-performing campuses.
Reason For Leaving: To become General Superintendent for College Station ISD.
Last Annual Salary: $66,000.00 Last Annual Gross: $71,000.00 Enrollment: 55,000 District Type: K - 12
Tulsa Public Schools
High School Principal
Tulsa, OK 07/1985
07/1990
Dr.Larry Zenke/Supt.
904-646-4473
Significant accomplishments in this position:
* Removed remedial courses from the curriculum.
* Created the "Scots Program."
* Created grade point average for participation that was
higher than the district or state of Oklahoma.
* Became "Secondary Administrator of the Year" for the
state of Oklahoma.
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Area II Superintendent.
Last Annual Salary: $48,000.00 Last Annual Gross: $51,500.00 Enrollment: 55,000 District Type: K - 12
Millwood Public Schools-H.S.
Principal
Oklahoma City, OK 08/1977
06/1985
Dr.Don Edwards/Supt.
(Deceased)
Significant accomplishments in this position:
* Recognized as an "Exemplary High School" by the U.S.
Dept. of Education.(Dr.Terrell Bell,Secretary)
* Developed competency performance standards for core
classes.
* Appointed to the State Board of Education by the Governor
* Received nat’l recognition for its career education pgm.
Reason For Leaving: To become H.S. Principal in Tulsa, a larger urban district.
Last Annual Salary: $33,000.00 Last Annual Gross: $36,000.00 Enrollment: 1,500 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Millwood Public Schools-Interim
Supt.
Oklahoma City, OK 02/1984
06/1984
Margaret Lee, Brd President/Deceased
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Successfully completed the school year.
Reason For Leaving: Board selected superintendent.
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 1,500 District Type: K - 12
Millwood Public Schools-Interim
Supt.
Oklahoma City , OK 07/1982
12/1982
Fred McCain, Esq., Brd Pres./Deceased
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Successfully opened the school year. Current superintendent was out on medical leave.
Reason For Leaving: Superintendent returned from medical leave. I continued as principal.
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 1,500 District Type: K - 12
Oklahoma City Public
Schools-Asst.HS Prin.
Oklahoma City, OK 08/1974
08/1977
Dr. James Robinson/ Principal
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Reason For Leaving: To become principal of Millwood High School.
Last Annual Salary: $14,000.00 Last Annual Gross: $15,000.00 Enrollment: 60,000 (district) District Type: K - 12
Professional Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Ok City Public Schools
Head Football Coach/AD
Oklahoma City, OK 08/1971
08/1974
Dr. James Robinson,
Principal
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Assistant Principal of John Marshall High School
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Okmulgee Public
Schools-Teacher/Coach
Okmulgee, OK 01/1966
06/1971
C.A.Jackson/Melvin
Skelton - Deceased
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
* First full-time African American teacher and coach at
Okmulgee High School.
* Football team won the Oklahoma State Championship.
Reason For Leaving: To become Head Football Coach at Northeast High School in Oklahoma City.
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Education
High School Attended: Booker T. Washington H.S., Idabel, OK
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK Educational
Research
Ph.D. 1992
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Education
Administration
Adm. Cert. 1984
East Central Oklahoma University, Ada, OK Education M.S. 1969
East Central Oklahoma University, Ada, OK History B.S. 1966
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX - Superintendents’ Academy 1998-1999
List honors, awards or distinctions:
Outstanding Urban Administrator-Texas A&M University (2002);
Grand Prix Award, Retired Teachers of Texas (1977);
Oklahoma Administrator of the Year, District 6 (1990);
Selected Oklahoma Secondary Administrator of the Year 1990.
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
Board of Directors, Lone Star Investment Pool; Texas Assoc. of School Admin.; Advisory Committee for Texas A&M Univ.
Administrator’s Institute; TX Supt. Committee to Revise ExCet Test, American Assoc. of School Administrators
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
Board of Trustees, Texas College; United Way Board of Dir. for Dallas County; Board of Dir., College Station ISD Education
Foundation; Board of Dir. Brazos Valley Boys & Girls Club; Advisory Board, Jr.League of Tulsa/College Sta.
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
"The Relationships Among the Number of Student Transfers & the Type of Transfer on Academic Achievement." (Doctoral
dissertation) School Administrator’s Complete Letter Book by Gerald Tomlinson (letter included)
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences.
NASSP-Student Learning Styles presentation; NASSP-Effective Schools Correlates on Student Achievement; Texas A&M Univ.- School
Board Procedures; NASSP-Preparing Urban Students for Higher Education
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight.
AASA Yearly Conferences; ASCD Yearly Conferences; NABSE Yearly Conferences; Texas Assoc. of School Administrators Yearly
Conferences.
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? Yes
Type State Certificate Number Expiration Date Active?
Superintendent TX 448420593 Lifetime Yes
Please list all of the endorsements and/or verifications documented on your teaching/administrative certificate(s):
Superintendent PK-12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
For more than thirty-five years, I have worked in education as a coach and teacher, assistant principal, principal, area
superintendent, superintendent and currently the Deputy Superintendent for Administrative Services with the Dallas Independent
School District. I have worked successfully as an administrator in large urban districts, small rural districts and College
Station, TX, a suburban type district which is the home of Texas A&M University.
These positions have given me the opportunity to have exposure at local, state and national levels. I have served on state
committees in Oklahoma and Texas designing certification tests for administrators, developing policy recommendations and helping
to set legislative agendas. While serving as a principal and area superintendent in Oklahoma City and Tulsa respectively, I was
appointed to the Oklahoma State Board of Education. This appointment gave me a unique perspective of viewing policy development
and implementation from the state and local levels. When I was principal in Tulsa, I was appointed to serve on the first NASSP
Urban Principals Committee.
The Dallas Independent School District has a student population of 161,500. The position I currently hold is considered the
number two position in Dallas. Serving successfully in high level positions in rural, urban and suburban districts has given me
the experiences necessary to function as a superintendent. I am particularly interested in Hamilton County because of its
diverse student population and staff, strategic location, community support for the school system and my wife happens to be from
Tennessee.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
Anyone wants to be successful in their chosen profession. I chose to be an educator and my performance has enabled me to be
successful working with my staffs, school boards and colleagues. Through the years, I am proud of the following five
accomplishments:
1. In 1984, while serving as principal of Millwood High School in Oklahoma City, the school was recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education as an exemplary school. Secretary Terrell Bell made the presentation in Washington, D.C.
2. In 1984, I was the first African American to serve on the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The appointment was made by
Governor George Nigh. Oklahoma is my native state.
3. In 1990, I was selected Oklahoma’s Secondary Administrator of the Year. (I could not accept the recognition because I was
moving to the central office as an area superintendent).
4. I served as Superintendent of schools in College Station, Texas from 1994-2001. In 2001, College Station ISD became a
recognized school district by the Texas Education Agency. This recognition is based on academic achievement.
5. Throughout my professional career, I have never been fired, asked to leave a position, bought out of a contract or associated
with a scandal.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Mr. Hollis Brashear Dallas ISD Board of
Trustees
1424 Red Bird Lane
Dallas, TX 75232
214-376-3484
214-546-3296
Mr. Gary Godsey President & CEO United Way of Metropolitan
Dallas
1800 N. Lamar
Dallas, TX 75202
214-978-0001
Dr. Carol Francois President Francois Consulting
Services
3315 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229
214-351-5801
Dr. Lew Blackburn Dallas ISD Board Trustee 2130 Lanark
Dallas, TX 75203
214-376-7311
214-948-6022
Mr. Jim Hughes Former College Station
Trustee
1020 Francis Drive
College Station, TX 77840
979-693-3655
Dr.’s Haywood Robinson &
Noreen Johnson Robinson
Community Members 1319 Angelina Circle
College Station, TX 77840
979-764-4043
979-693-3329
General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
Are you presently under contract? Yes
When does contract expire? July, 2008
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Ed Week
Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
SCALES, JIM - AppNo: 1855 Date Completed: 2/27/2006
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.

Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Lindsey, Charles - AppNo: 2723 Date Completed: 2/24/2006
Personal Data
Name: Lindsey DR Charles Q
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: charlesqqq@aol.com
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 7007 Lake Bluff Court Number & Street: 912 South Gay Street
City: Knoxville City: Knoxville
State: TN State: TN
Zip Code: 37920 Zip Code: 37902
Phone Number: 865 579-1799 Phone Number: 865 594-3660
Fax Number: Fax Number: 865 594-1627
Cell Number: 865 755-5274
Where would you prefer to be contacted: Either
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Knox County Board of Education
Current Position: Superintendent
Years in Position: Seven years as of July 2006
Enrollment: 53,000
Number of Staff: 7,300
Annual Budget: $410 Million (Operating budget $330 Million)
Current Gross Income: $195,495
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: University of Tennessee
Degree Earned: Doctor of Education: Administration & Supervision
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Knox County Board of Education,
Supt.
Knoxville , TN 7/99
Present
Dr. Dan Murphy, Bd. Pres.
WK 865-974-1752
C 865-719-0670
H 865-523-0511
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Based on best practices, our leaderhip teams and I developed an Internationally Competitive School System Template tailored
specifically for Knox County Public Schools. We are currently implementing components of this template.
Our ACT test data indicates that we are above the national norm. Since I have been in the position of superintendent our ACT and
SAT scores have increased. Our 1999 ACT average was 20.4 while the national average was 21. In 2005, our ACT average had
increased to 21.7 while the national average was 20.9. In 2004, our average SAT score was 1126 and the national average was
1026. In 2005, our avaerage SAT score was 1146 while the national average was 1048.
No Child Left Behind Act: This year’s proficiency scores increased 7%-9% in all Knox County Public Schools (KCPS), but more
remarkably, our 14 inner-city schools experienced gains of 10%-12%. We are above 80% proficiency in all measured areas
(reading, writing, math, science, social studies) and close to 90% in some.
Based on state high school Gateway test results for 2005, KCPS achieved a proficiency level of 87% in Algebra I, 93.9% in
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Biology, and 89.6% in English II.
In 2003, 42 schools did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). In 2004, 17 did not make AYP. Only seven of our schools
currently are not making AYP.
In conjunction with our five-year strategic plan, we developed and implemented a 12-month board agenda. This planning model
greatly helped us to achieve our short, intermediate, and long-range objectives.
We have implemented Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) in 14 of our inner-city schools. Project GRAD is a $40
million program designed specifically for inner-city children. It is jointly funded by the business community and the school
system. We have seen dramatic academic improvement in our inner-city schools. GRAD seniors graduate with a $4,000 college
scholarship.
The board and I reconstituted three failing schools. Since reconstitution, two of these school have made AYP and the third is
well on the way to achieving this milestone.
We coordinated the establishment of the Great Schools Partnership to benefit Knox County Schools. The partnership is made up of
many community and governmental organizations. The county and city mayors, the CEO of the chamber of commerce, representatives
of the University of Tennessee and Pellisippi State Technical Community College, as well as county commission, the board of
education and the Knox County Education Association are among the members of the board of directors.
We established a goal to accredit all Knox County Schools. All of our high schools, middle schools and half of our elementary
schools are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The remaining elementary schools are on
track to receive accreditation by 2007.
We have implemented a Birth to Kindergarten Pre-K program based on the St. Louis model in a number of our inner-city schools.
We conducted a year-long system-wide management performance review. As a result, we reorganized the central office, strengthened
adminstration at the school and central office level, implemented a five-year capital building and construction model, and
instituted zero-based budgeting.
We are currently implementing the Milken Foundation Teacher Advancement Program (TAP). This is a performance based
compensation model endorsed by our local teacher association, the Great Schools Partnership and the Board of Education. The
program rewards teachers for student performance as well as for accepting additional responsibility.
We currently are piloting the Maximum Achievement Plan (MAP). This is an individual achievement plan developed in Knox County
for each student that challenges low performing, average, and high performing students in all schools on a county-wide basis.
The Internationally Competitive School System template includes participation in either the Trends of International Math and
Science Study (TIMSS) or the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for 4th, 8th and 12th grade students. Either
of these tests will serve as an international benchmark against which to measure our achievement.
Reason For Leaving: 1999-Present
Last Annual Salary: $178,000 Last Annual Gross: $195,500 Enrollment: 53,000 District Type: K - 12
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Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Dorchester Two Bd. of Ed.,
Superintendent
Summerville, SC July 1994
June 1999
Ms. Carolyn Howard/Bd. Pres.
843-873-4409
Significant accomplishments in this position:
In the issue of January, 1996, MONEY MAGAZINE cited the Dorchester Two School System as one of the 100 best school districts in
the nation offering the opportunity for a great education. We also boasted three blue Ribbon Schools and five South Carolina
Palmetto Finest Schools.
We implemented a 12-month Agenda and a five-year strategic plan. Our administrative costs were among the lowest in the state. We
spent a larger percentage of our budget on instruction than most other South Carolina school districts. We moved from an
incremental budgeting model to zero-based budgeting.
Our community overwhelmingly supported a school construction referendum. We renovated eight school sites, constructed the
state’s largest high school, eliminated over 125 portable classrooms, and provided for a student enrollment growing at a pace of
800-900 students per year.
We enjoyed over 425 business partnerships that supported individual schools and more than 2,500 volunteers who donated their
time, energy, and resources to our children.
An intensive performance review was conducted before our teachers moved to tenure. The board recognized teachers who earned
tenure at a district-wide celebration. We also use a similar program in Knox County.
Reason For Leaving: Knox Co. conducted a nat. supt. search and I saw an opportunty to make a difference for children
Last Annual Salary: $118,700 Last Annual Gross: $130,000 Enrollment: 18,500 District Type: K - 12
Clarksville/Mongomery Co.,
Superintendent
Clarksville, TN Jan. 1990
June 1994
Mrs. Eula Gardner Dowdy, Bd. Pres.
931-552-2159
Significant accomplishments in this position:
As the new superintendent, the Board of Education directed me to address the following issues:
Poor leadership at the district and school level and a sluggish, top-heavy central office
A divided staff and community
School overcrowding and a student population growing at over 1,200 students per year
Inadequate short, intermediate and long-range planning process
Inability to accurately determine revenues, expenditures and fund balances on a monthly basis
We implemented a 12-month Board Agenda linked to a five-year strategic plan, reorganized the central office, strengthened
leadership at the school sites by replacing 21 of 23 principals, implemented an instructional program stressing academic rigor,
instituted zero-based budgeting with monthly encumbrance tracking, initiated a five-year building program, and conducted an
intense public relations campaign.
Reason For Leaving: Having accomplished the board’s goals, I responded to a nat. supt. search in South Carolina
Last Annual Salary: $82,000 Last Annual Gross: $88,600 Enrollment: 26,000 District Type: K - 12
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Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Univ. of TN, Grad. Asst./Consultant
to Hamilton Co. Sch. NEA Mastery in
Learning Project
Chattanooga, TN Aug.1986
Dec.1989
Dr. Dan Quarles: Major Professor
H 423-886-5711
C 423-987-0507
Significant accomplishments in this position:
I earned a Doctoral degree in education with a major in administration and supervision.
I was employed by the University of Tennessee to serve as a member of a leadership team that implemented the Mastery In Learning
Project in Hamilton County Schools. This was a National Education Association grant that empowered teachers to make decisions at
the school level and in the classroom when administrative and instructional actions directly impacted them.
Reason For Leaving: I completed the Ed. D. degree in Dec. 1989, and responded to a national search in Clarksville
Last Annual Salary: $10,000 Last Annual Gross: $10,000 Enrollment: N/A District Type: K - 12
Catoosa County Board of Ed.,
Superintendent
Ringgold, GA Jan 1981
May 1986
Mr. Garland Nance/Bd Pres. 706-935-3527
Significant accomplishments in this position:
As one of the poorest school districts in the state, we suffered from low test scores, drug issues, deferred maintenance and low
teacher morale. Five years later, Catoosa County remained one of the poorest school districts, but state standardized test
scores moved from 93rd in the state to the top ten. Children, teachers, and administrators worked hard to achieve this
distinction.
Due to an unsuccessful bid for the Georgia State School Superintendent position (elected position) in May of 1986, I made a
career decision to return to the University of Tennessee as a full-time graduate student to pursue the Ed.D.
Reason For Leaving: Career decision to return as a full- time graduate student to the Univ. TN to earn an Ed. D
Last Annual Salary: $38,600 Last Annual Gross: $41,300 Enrollment: 10,200 District Type: K - 12
Chickamauga City School Board of
Ed., Prin. Chickamauga Elementary
Jr. High School
Chickamauga, GA July 1975
Dec. 1980
Mr. W.W.Ware, Superintendent (Telphone
unknown)
Significant accomplishments in this position:
We implemented a quality instruction evaluation plan. As a result, Chickamauga Elementary/Jr. High School became one of the
highest performing K-7 schools in the state, and our state achievement test scores increased.
We wrote and were awarded several federal grants including Movement Physical Education, Title I and a history grant.
Reason For Leaving: Elected Catoosa County Superintendent of Schools
Last Annual Salary: $21,300 Last Annual Gross: $23,000 Enrollment: 900 District Type: K - 12
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Lindsey, Charles - AppNo: 2723 Date Completed: 2/24/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Catoosa Bd of Ed, Prin. Keith
Elementary/Jr. High School
Ringgold, GA July 1971
June 1975
Mr. Garland Nance/Bd. Pres. 706-935-3527
Significant accomplishments in this position:
As a rural community, we implemented academic and career development programs that contributed to significantly improved state
test scores.
We garnered strong support for the school through Civitan, Rotary, Eastern Star, PTA, High School Key Club and Kiwanis community
clubs.
As an additional note, the county provided the funds and we renovated/remodeled the school.
Reason For Leaving: Recruited to Chickamauga City Schools by Superintendent W. W. Ware
Last Annual Salary: $10,900 Last Annual Gross: $11,500 Enrollment: 400 District Type: K - 12
Professional Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Catoosa Co. Bd. of Ed., 8th Grade
Math/Science Teacher
Ringgold, GA 8/70
6/71
Mr. C.L. Leigh, Principal, Westside Elem.
Sch.(Deceased)
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
We introduced a "hands-on" approach using manipulatives to teach math and science concepts.
Life skills were also introduced to both our male and female students. The skills included sewing, cooking, electrical, and
woodworking.
We implemented a high school/college language arts model.
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Principalship: Keith Elementary/Jr. High (1-8)
Last Annual Salary: unknown Last Annual Gross: unknown
Catoosa Co. Bd of Ed., Choral/Band
teacher/supervisor
Ringgold, GA 8/67
6/70
Mr. C. Fred Williams, Supt. (Deceased)
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
In the position of music teacher and supervisor, we implemented a system-wide elementary and junior high music program for
Catoosa County and a band pilot program for elementary schools.
Reason For Leaving: Asked by principal to teach 8th Grade Math/Sci. at Westside Elem. School
Last Annual Salary: unknown Last Annual Gross: unknown
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Prof Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Catoosa Co. Bd. of Ed.,
Kindergarten Teacher at Westside
Elementary
Ringgold, GA Summers
1969-71
Mr. C.L. Leigh, Prin. Westside Elem.
(Deceased)
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
We were able to prepare children for first grade by giving them math, reading, and social skills.
We prepared kindergarten children to be able to adapt to the routines of elementary school.
Reason For Leaving: The state provided full-day kindergarten the next year to all public schools and ended this program
Last Annual Salary: unknown Last Annual Gross: unknown
Education
High School Attended: Natchez-Adams County Consolidated HS; Natchez, Mississippi
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Admin./Supervision Doctor Dec. 1989
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN Admin./Supervision M. Ed. Summer 1973
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN Music B. Mus. Ed May 1967
List honors, awards or distinctions:
1993-1994 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year
2001 TN Administrator of the Year (TN Art Teachers Assoc.)
2002 PTA Outstanding Tennessee Superintendent of the Year
PTA Lifetime Membership Award
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
American Association of School Administrators
Knox County Education Association
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents
Metropolitan Area School Systems
Tennessee School Boards Association
National School Boards Association
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Knoxville: Executive Bd. Member
Boy Scouts of America:Vice-Pres.of Membership/Relationship
Leadership Knoxville
Exec. Bd. Member of the Great Schools Foundation Partnership; An alliance of area business, community and elected officials
established to fund the Great Schools initiative, and support, promote and advocate for the school district.
Community fund raising: United Way; Kidney Foundation; and Children’s Cancer Fund
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
NEWSPAPER EDITORIALS
"Schools Deserve Better Than County Budget Gives Them" Knoxville News Sentinel, June 2000
"Knox County Schools Can Compete On National Level" Knoxville Journal Sentinel, July 1999
"How Do We Compare?" The Summerville Journal Scene, October 1994
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate. (continued)
"The Next Six Months" The Leaf-Chronicle, February 1990
RESEARCH PAPER
Dissertation: The Daily Administrative Work Behavior and Activities of Selected Superintendents in Small, Medium, and
Large-sized School systems in the State of Tennessee
Roney, R., Delong, M., Bloomer, D. & Lindsey, C. (1990, April 18). Time Use by Teachers and School Administrators. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston. Also listed in ERIC
Lindsey, C. (April 1986). Try These Tonics to Pep Up Schools. The Executive Educator 8(4) 28,38
Lindsey, C. (April, 1986). A Time-Honored Remedy: The Five-Year Plan. The Executive Educator 8 (4) 28
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences.
WBIR TV "Inside Tennessee" - This is a 30-minute Sunday morning news program, hosted by a local television reporter and a
rotating panel. The program airs unedited. The interview panelists take pride in asking the hard questions. I am comfortable
with and routinely appear on TV and radio talk shows to discuss both positive and controversial issues that impact the school
district.
June 2005 "Board/Superintendent Relations" Three presentations for Tennessee School Boards Association: Johnson City, Dyersburg,
and Nashville, TN
May 2004 "Creative Partnerships to Link School and Community" a presentation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of American National
Conference, San Antonio, TX
July 2004 "Creative Partnerships to Link School and Community" a presentation for the American Association of School
Administrators (AASA) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of American Superintendent’s Symposium, Myrtle Beach, SC.
November 2001 "The 12-Month Agenda" A presentation for the Tennessee Schools Boards Association Annual Convention, Nashville, TN
March 2001 "The Twelve-Month Agenda: A Powerful Tool For Effecting Change and Building Alliances:" a presentation for the
National School Boards Association, San Diego, CA
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight.
2003 Harvard Law School: Art of Negotiations conducted by Roger Fisher, Harvard Law School Professor & author of "Getting to
YES"
1982; 1992; 1996; and 2000 Dr. Ivan Fitzwater’s: Time management " refresher seminars
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? Yes
Type State Certificate Number Expiration Date Active?
Professional License 03/Doctor/ Superintendent TN 425805733/2394367 August 31, 2011 Yes
Professional Certificate/Doctorate Degree/70
Supt.
SC 176080 June 30, 1999 No
Admin & Supervision (Prof.) DAS-5 GA 117320 Lifetime Cert. Yes
Please list all of the endorsements and/or verifications documented on your teaching/administrative certificate(s):
Supt.; Admin. Supv. K-8; Admin. Supv. 7-12; Principal (Elem);Principal (High) Instr. Music K-12; School Music K-12
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Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
I am interested in a board and a community with the heart, will, and desire to become an Internationally Competitive School
System. Only two school districts in the nation have formally announced such an attempt: Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina
in the early 90’s and First in the World Coalition in Chicago. To date, not one of the 15,000 school districts across the nation
have been able to accomplish this objective for their children.
A career opportunity occasionally comes along that you feel you have been preparing for your whole life. This is one of those
rare times. I am extremely interested in the superintendent’s position because I believe I can make a difference for the
children in Hamilton County Schools.
Hamilton County has a community and a school family that has the "real" ability with "legitimate" community resources to become
an Internationally Competitive School System.
Unique Qualifications:
I have spent over half of my professional career in the Chattanooga area. I know the community. I am familiar with the school
system. I understand both the academic and economic challenges facing Hamilton County. I also understand the unique issues
facing a state border community.
I have experience:
leading one of the 100 largest school districts in the nation composed of over 53,000 students and about 7,300 employees.
managing an annual budget of $410 million and which includes an operating budget of $330 million.
working with urban, suburban, rural, and military communities.
I led the development and initial implemention of an Internationally Competitive School System Template.
I developed and implemented both short-range/long-range strategies that significantly increase state and national test scores
(documented).
Serving as both an elected superintendent and a school board member earlier in my career has proven to be a valuable asset in my
role as an appointed superintendent. The ability to understand and empathize with school board members and other elected
officials has made it easier to accomplish the goals important to school boards and communities.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
1. In my career, I have had the opportunity to work with almost 70 school board members in Georgia, South Carolina, and
Tennessee. My performance evaluations have always been excellent. My contract has never been bought or terminated, and I have
always received a vote of confidence from board members. When recruited to other districts I have left the system in good
standing with multiple years remaining on my contract.
Every year since my employment in 1999, the Knox County Board of Education has extended my contract to three years. In July,
2005, the Knox County Board of Education again extended my contract.
2. We have developed and are currently implementing an Internationally Competitive School System Template, a student Maximum
Achievement Plan, a 12-month board agenda as a model for change, a five-year construction plan, and have strengthened
administrative leadership throughout our school district.
3. I am especially pleased that I have had the honor to be selected as Tennessee Superintendent of the Year. I was also honored
to be a recipient the PTA Outstanding Superintendent of the Year and I am also the recipient of a Lifetime PTA Membership Award.
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4. Knox County routinely outperforms other large districts around the state and the nation academically and on state Value-Added
tests at a lower cost per student.
5. In the issue of January, 1996, MONEY MAGAZINE cited the Dorchester Two School System as one of the 100 best school districts
in the nation offering the opportunity for a great education. We also boasted three blue Ribbon Schools and five South Carolina
Palmetto Finest Schools.
I take great satisfaction in all of these accomplishments because they illustrate my commitment to children. Teaching is a
calling much like the ministry and the medical profession. Whatever we value as a community we must provide to our children
before they take our places.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Dr. Dan Murphy, KCPS Bd.
Chairman
Business/Acct. Dept.
Chair/Professor, University
of Tennessee
4141 Forest Glen Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-974-1752
865-523-0511
Ms. Diane Dozier,
Vice-Chair
TN State PTA President 4516 Hosea Lane
Knoxville, TN 37938
865-922-5210
C 865-207-2941
Mr. Sam Anderson, Past Bd.
Chairman
City Director of Community
Service
4735 Plymouth Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-215-2029
C 865-216-3339
Mr. Mike Ragsdale Knox County Mayor City County Building
400 Main, St.,
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-4741
C 865-661-9200
Mr. Bill Haslam Knoxville City Mayor P.O. Box 1631,
Knoxville, TN 37901
865-523-2231
C 865-805-0044
Mr. Mike Edwards CEO, Dev. Corp. Knox
Co./Chamber of Commerce
17 Market Square, #201,
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-546-5887
865-909-0296
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General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
Are you presently under contract? Yes
When does contract expire? July, 2008
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Ed Week
Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.
Charles Q. Lindsey

Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Personal Data
Name: Smith MR Fred (Rick) R
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: smith_rick@hcde.org
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 3008 Preston’s Station Dr. Number & Street: 6703 Bonny Oaks Dr.
City: Hixson City: Chattanooga
State: TN State: TN
Zip Code: 37343 Zip Code: 37321
Phone Number: 423 842 3979 Phone Number: 423 209 8535
Fax Number: Fax Number: 423 209 8531
Cell Number:
Where would you prefer to be contacted: Either
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Hamilton County Department of Education
Current Position: Deputy Superintendent
Years in Position: 2
Enrollment: 41,000
Number of Staff: 5500
Annual Budget: 250,000,000
Current Gross Income: 100,000
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: Georgia State University
Degree Earned: Masters
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Deputy Superintendent,
Hamilton County Schools
Chattanooga, Tn July 2003
Present
Jesse Register,
423 209 8603
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Reorganization of central office placed most of
central office departments reporting to me. Current
CORRE report indicated strong support for improved
effectiveness and communication at the central office.
Second in command in Hamilton County Schools.
Reason For Leaving:
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 41,000 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Assistant Superintendent, School
Operations, Hamilton County Schools
Chattanooga, Tn 1999
2003
Jesse Register,
423 209 8603
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Supervised 5 Operations Directors. All school-based
administrators reported to my department. All
administrators were selected and placed by my department.
Supervision and support for all school-based administrators
was my responsibility.
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Deputy Superintendent
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 41,000 District Type: K - 12
Middle School Director, Hamilton
County Schools
Chattanooga , Tn 1996
1999
Don Loftis (1996)
Jesse Register (1997-
1999)
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Supervised all Middle School activities. Responsible for
all school-based administrators, support, budget, etc.
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Assistant Superintendent
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 41,000 District Type: K - 12
Principal, Loftis Middle School Chattanooga , Tn 1995
1996
Don Loftis
332 4125
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Opened new middle school named for Superintendent.
Much involved in design of facility. Total control
granted to hire very effective faculty and staff.
President of the Hamilton County Principal’s Association
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Middle School Director
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 25,000 District Type: K - 12
Principal, East Ridge Middle School Chattanooga , Tn 1991
1995
Don Loftis
332 4125
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Data driven decisionmaking improved student achievement
significantly.
Gymnasium named for me in my honor in 1995.
Reason For Leaving: Appointed to open new Loftis Middle School
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 25,000 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Assistant Principal, Soddy Daisy
High School
Chattanooga, Tn 1988
1990
Don Loftis
332 4125
Significant accomplishments in this position:
In charge of all student affairs of a 1500 student
high school
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to principal at East Ridge Middle
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 25,000 District Type: K - 12
Assistant Principal, Soddy Daisy
Middle School
Chattanooga , Tn 1987
1988
Don Loftis
332 4125
Significant accomplishments in this position:
In charge of all student affairs for a 800 student
middle school.
Achieved Career Ladder III admi, , , n, istrative status which is the highest designation from the Tennessee State Department
of Education.
Reason For Leaving: Transfer to Soddy Daisy High as assistant principal
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: District Type:
Professional Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Teacher, Soddy Daisy High School Chattanooga , Tn 1983
1987
Don Loftis
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
Recipient of the 1987 Laura Handly Brock Memorial Award
for Excellence in Teaching
Hired as 1st Head Football Coach at new Soddy Daisy
High School to open school in 1983.
Science Department Chairman
Reason For Leaving: Promoted to Assistant Principal at Soddy Daisy Middle
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Teacher, Russell High School,
Fulton County, Ga.
Atlanta , Ga 1976
1983
Jesse Shaddick,Principal
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
Science Department Chairman
Head Football, Baseball, Wresting coach
Reason For Leaving: Accepted job at Soddy Daisy High in Hamilton County
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Prof Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Teacher, Druid Hills High School,
DeKalb County, Ga.
Atlanta, Ga 1974
1976
Significant Accomplishments at this positions:
Head baseball coach, assistant football coach
Reason For Leaving: Accepted position at Russell High in Fulton County Ga.
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross:
Education
High School Attended: East Ridge High, Chattanooga, TN and Northside High School, Roano
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
Tennessee Tech, Cookville, Tn Administration Certified January 1987
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga. Science
Education
M.Ed. 8/29/82
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn Biological
Sciences
B.S. 8/23/74
List honors, awards or distinctions:
Laura Handly Brock Memorial Award
East Ridge Middle School Gymnasium named Rick Smith Gymnasium
Lynhurst Fellowship Program Mentor
Edna McConnell Clark Design Team
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
President, Hamilton County Principals’ Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
American Heart Association Board Member
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences.
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight.
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? Yes
Type State Certificate Number Expiration Date Active?
Professional Administrator Tn 4------- 8/31/2014 Yes
Professional Teacher Tn 4---------
8/31/2016 Yes
Please list all of the endorsements and/or verifications documented on your teaching/administrative certificate(s):
Prof Admin PreK-12, 014,015,110
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
As Deputy Superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, I am interested in the Superintendency because I am
the most qualified person to continue the progress that our district has achieved since the merger in 1997. I am
uniquely qualified based on my thorough understanding of this school system and the community we serve. I have
held every leadership position except the Superintendency, including being the Principals’ Association
President prior to becoming a school-based administrator 19 years ago. I have served as an assistant principal
at both the middle and high school level. I have had the unique experience of opening and developing a new school in this
district. I held the position of Middle School Director in the former Hamilton County System prior to merger as well as
post-merger. Because of my experience, I was instrumental in many aspects of merger planning. Post-merger, as a member of the
Superintendent’s Cabinet, I was directly responsible for and/or involved in key initiatives including systemwide zoning,
selection and development of the first group of magnet schools, and development of the leadership program. In 1999 I was
promoted to Assistant Superintendent for School Operations. In this role, I was responsible for providing leadership and support
to all five School Directors to whom all 80 schools reported. My department was responsible for the selection, development, and
evaluation of all school-based administrators. School Operations was responsible for every aspect of the
day-to-day operation of the schools. At the time of my promotion to Deputy Superintendent in 2003, the Superintendent
reorganized central office with all Assistant Superintendents and their departments (Finance, Human Resources, Student Services
and Auxillary Services) reporting to me. In addition to these responsibilities, the transportation department also reports to
me. As the hearing officer for the system, I hear all student appeals and employee grievances. All systemwide legal services are
coordinated through my office. My practical experience and leadership in each position that I have held has prepared me to move
the Hamilton County Schools forward as Superintendent.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
1. Winner of the Laura Handly Brock Excellence in Teaching Award in 1987
While a teacher at Soddy Daisy High School, I was selected by the student body as the teacher "who taught
me the most, who made me want to learn, who made me excited about what I can do, and what I can be". I
can think of no more satisfying accomplishment as a teacher than to be recognized for excellence by the
students you teach.
2. Naming of the gymnasium in my honor at East Ridge Middle School in 1995
My first principalship was at East Ridge Middle School, a school from which I had graduated in the 60’s
when it was a junior high school. At the time of my appointment, the community had lost confidence in the
school due to an eroding school climate. Teacher morale, purpose, and student achievement were low. As
principal for the next five years, I worked to instill pride into this community school. East Ridge Middle
became a safe, caring, focused school with student achievement at the center of every decision. I was very
honored at the end of my time at East Ridge to have the faculty and community name the gymnasium in my
honor.
3. Opening of Loftis Middle School in 1995
Then Suprintendent Loftis asked if I wanted to open the new middle school named in his honor. This was a
unique opportunity that few principals ever have the chance to experience. I was involved in every detail
of the construction of the school including selection and ordering of the equipment and supplies. This
provided me practical experience in what is involved in the budgeting, planning, and construction of a
large facility. I was given complete autonomy to hire my faculty and staff. The experience of hiring a
talented staff from many different backgrounds and leading them to develop a vision for this new school was
exciting. Effectively communicating our vision to the parents and community we served quickly brought
Loftis Middle attention. The instructionally focused work of the faculty with our students brought
credibility. Although I was principal of Loftis Middle for only one year, I am proud of the tone that was
set in it’s initial year that remains to this day.
4. Appointment As Assistant Superintendent in 1999
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
Question Continued
As one of five school directors at the time of merger, I was intimately involved in several systemwide
initiatives including rezoning, magnet school identification and development, and leadership selection
and development. In 1999 Superintendent Register promoted me to Assistant Superintendent for School
Operations to whom five school directors and all schoolbased administrators reported. This appointment
carried with it the responsibility of recruiting and recommending principals and assistant principals
for all schools. My department identified and recommended most of the current administration. We worked
diligently to develop a support system and leadership development program that increased administrative
productivity and student achievement. I was pleased at the end of four years in this position that our
department had much to do with the successful merger of the system and development of a belief that all
students in Hamilton County have equal access to quality administrators, teachers and facilities.
5. Appointment to Deputy Superintendent in 2003
When Dr. Register appointed me as Deputy Superintendent in 2003, he reorganized the central office placing
me in the role of chief operations officer. I am supervising legal services, business services, pupil
assignment, transportation, and human resources. I am also the hearing officer for both personnel
grievances and student expulsion appeals. I coordinate support services and communication with the
curriculum and instruction departments. As Deputy Suprintendent, I am second in command and have the
responsibility of managing Hamilton County Schools on a daily basis. Serving as Deputy Superintendent has
enhanced my knowledge of systemwide central service organization, budgeting, and decisionmaking. With this
experience, I am confident I can successfully serve Hamilton County Schools as its next Superintendent.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Dr. Robert A Smith Retired Deputy
Superintendent, Hamilton
County Schools
2201 Crescent Club Drive
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1819
Dr. Don Loftis Retired Superintendent,
Hamilton County Schools
PO Box 506
Soddy Daisy, TN 37384
(423) 451-0040
Mrs. Charlene Becker Director of Secondary
Instruction
9641 Collier Place
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 209-8482
(423) 396-3858
Mrs. Ismahen Kangles Director, Middle Schools
for a New Society, Public
Ed Foundation
913 Arden Way
Signal Mountain TN 37377
(423) 648-4440
(423) 886-4007
Mr. Gary Waters Assistant Superintendent,
Auxillary Services
13317 Birchwood Pike
Harrison, TN 37341
(423) 209- 5609
(423) 961-0879
Mr. Steve Holmes President, Hamilton County
Principals Association,
Principal, Sequoyah High
7429 Coastal Drive
Harrison, TN 37341
(423) 843-4733
(423) 344-0256
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Smith, Fred (Rick) - AppNo: 2655 Date Completed: 2/16/2006
General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
Are you presently under contract? No
When does contract expire?
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Other: As Deputy Superintendent, I am aware of
this vacancy
Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.
Fred (Rick) R. Smith

Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Martin, Michael - AppNo: 2651 Date Completed: 2/26/2006
Personal Data
Name: Martin DR Michael R
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: martinm17@k12tn.net
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 269 West Cemetery Road Number & Street: 1400 E. Spring Street
City: Cookeville City: Cookeville
State: TN State: TN
Zip Code: 38506 Zip Code: 38506
Phone Number: 931 528-0399 Phone Number: 931 526-9777
Fax Number: Fax Number: 931 783-0630
Cell Number: 931 783-0630
Where would you prefer to be contacted: Either
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Putnam County Schools
Current Position: Superintendent
Years in Position: 6
Enrollment: 10,250
Number of Staff: 1,500
Annual Budget: $55,000,000
Current Gross Income: $100,250
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: University of Wyoming
Degree Earned: EdD
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Putnam County Schools, Director Cookeville, TN 05/00
Present
Mrs. Jan Tate
931-372-8616
Significant accomplishments in this position:
International Baccalaureate Program at Cookeville High School, Creation of Early Childhood Program, Creation of Coordinated
School health Program, Built 5 new schools and remodeled on middle school, first appointed superintendent in history of Putnam
County, creation of on-site employee daycare facilities, creation of fine arts department/program and director, A-B-B-B on
student achievement and A-A-A-A on value-added on state report card, creation of administrator evaluation instrument
Reason For Leaving: Potential to lead a larger system
Last Annual Salary: $100,500 Last Annual Gross: 100,500 Enrollment: 10,250 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Martin, Michael - AppNo: 2651 Date Completed: 2/26/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Auburn University, Director of
Educational Leadership
Auburn, AL 07/99
06/00
Dr. Richard Kunkel, Dean
850-644-6885
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Auburn University contracted with the State of Alabama to create on-line modules for the training and development of educational
leaders. I created the on-line collaboartion module in compliance with ISLEC standards
Reason For Leaving:
Last Annual Salary: $108,000 Last Annual Gross: $108,000 Enrollment: NA District Type:
Auburn City Schools, Superintendent Auburn, AL 07/96
06/99
Dr. Gerald Johnson
1-800-392-5839
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Built two new schools and remodeld two other schools, completed the process of acquiring Internation Baccalaureate at Aubrun
High School, cohort member of SREB Leadership Class for school system, Blue Ribbon from U.S. Department of Education for Auburn
Early Childhood Center, member of Auburn University, College of Education National Advisory Council, created first system-wide
wide area network for Auburn City Schools
Reason For Leaving: divisive community split over debate of balanced calendar versus traditional calendar
Last Annual Salary: $108,000 Last Annual Gross: $108,000 Enrollment: 4,300 District Type: K - 12
Marysville School District,
Superintendent
Marysville, WA 07/94
06/96
Mr. James Brennick
1-360-210-4162
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Only district in Snohomish region to pass maintenance and operation levy on first try with a margin of 70% support by voters.
Created tribal school for Tulalip Indian Council, converted Marysville-Pilchuck High School to block schedule. successfully
negotiated with 8 different unions to bring collective bargaining peace for first time in a decade, headed annual "town
meetings" to secure public support for school system
Reason For Leaving: Need to return "home" to south with more conservative belief base. West coast was significantly dif
Last Annual Salary: $103,000 Last Annual Gross: $103,000 Enrollment: 12,500 District Type: K - 12
Fort Campbell Schools,
Superintendent
Fort Campbell, KY 07/90
06/94
SFC Jerry Hall
(Kathy Harris) 270-439-1927
Significant accomplishments in this position:
6 National Blue Ribbon Schools, created early childhood education program, laptop computers for high school students, created
non-graded, multi-aged primary school classrooms, created open-enrollment, choice plan across the district, lead the school
system during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Presented at ASCD and NSBA national conferences, U.S. Department of Education on-site
reviewer for National Schools of Excellence
Reason For Leaving: Moved to a larger school system
Last Annual Salary: $85,000 Last Annual Gross: $85,000 Enrollment: 4,500 District Type: K - 12
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Martin, Michael - AppNo: 2651 Date Completed: 2/26/2006
Admin Experience Continued
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Fountain-Ft. Carson School
District, Superintendent
Fountain, CO 07/72
06/90
Larry Daugherty
(Cheryl Walker) 719-382-1300
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Youngest superintendent in State of Colorado at that time, built 4 new schools and remodeled 2 (cash), Kennedy Center
Performing Arts Award winner, World Champion - Odyssey of the Mind, President, Pikes Peak Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, State
Coordinator of Impact Federal Impact Aid, Governor’s Award for Innovative Leadership,
Reason For Leaving: 20 years in State of Colorado retirement system, opportunity to move to presitigious DOD school
Last Annual Salary: $61,000 Last Annual Gross: $61,000 Enrollment: 4,500 District Type: K - 12
Crowley County Schools
Teacher
Ordway, CO 07/70
06/72
Arnold Bowman
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Crowley County "Outstanding Educator Award - 1971"
Reason For Leaving: move back home - Colorado Springs
Last Annual Salary: $5,700 Last Annual Gross: $5,700 Enrollment: 300 District Type: High School
Education
High School Attended: Widefield High School; Security, CO
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
Adams State College; Alamosa, Colorado Sec. Education -
Biology
BA 1970
Adams State College; Alamosa, CO Secondary
Education
MA 1976
Western State College; Gunnison, CO Education
Administration
Univeristy of Colorado Public
Administration
University of Wyoming Education
Administration
EdD 1988
List honors, awards or distinctions:
Prexy Richardson Scholarship, 1969, Adams State College; Magna Cum Laude, 1970; Outstanding Educator, 1971, Crowley County
Schools; Invitation to apply to Oxford Univeristy as a Rhodes Scholar, 1985, University of Colorado;
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
ASCD, NSBA Affliate member, Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS); President, Pikes Peak Chapter of Phi
Delta Kappa
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
Rotary, Cookeville, TN; Citizen’s Goals Leadership Class of 1990, Colorado Springs; Leadership Clarksville Class of 1993,
Clarksville, TN; Member, Board of Directors, Marysville, WA Chamber of Commerece; Member, Board of Directors, Auburn, AL; Member
Chamber of Commerce, Cookeville, TN
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
Doctoral Dissertation, "Examining the Public Performances of Long Time Tenured Superintendent of Schools and Short Time Tenured
Superintendent of Schools: An Ethnographic Approach, " 1988. Author and Developer of on-line training module entitled,
"Breakthrough Leadership: from isolation to collaboration." 2000
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences. (continued)
Presenter at NSBA Annual Conference, 2002, "Portrait in Excellence, Early Childhood Education.
Presenter at Holmes Partnership Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio’ "Breakthrough Leadership: from isolation to collaboration." 2000
Presenter at The Celebration School, Celebration, Florida on "Innovation and Standards in High School Education, " 1999
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight.
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? Yes
Type State Certificate Number Expiration Date Active?
Superintendet TN Yes
Please list all of the endorsements and/or verifications documented on your teaching/administrative certificate(s):
Statement
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
Hamilton County Schools, along with Knox County Schools, are the two most progressive school systems in the State of Tennessee.
Each has benefited from exceptional leadership at both the superintendent and board of education position. Although faced with
significant financial challenges, each has set the pace for educational reform in the State of Tennessee and the Southeast.
Vibrant civic and county leadership are hallmarks of these two communities. Legislative initiatives arise from these communities
and shape the political agenda of the entire state. Although it will be challenging to fill the shoes of Dr. Register, it would
also invigorating to be part of the team that has set forth such a positive educational agenda over the past several years. I
have spent my educational career preparing for such a challenge. Although at this time, I do not possess the same podium on
which to advance my vision for education; I believe that I have the respect of state leaders in the Tennessee Department of
Education, the State Board of Education, and my similarly positioned peers throughout the state. I was the first appointed
Director of Schools in Putnam County which was one of the last to convert from elected to appointed superintendents. Fear of
the unknown made my first few years here a greater challenge than I would have liked. I have a better picture and understanding
of the Board of Education and County Commission relationship than the first time I experienced that governmental dynamic. We
have four distinct cities within our county each wishing the best for its children. Competing interests range from city schools
(Cookeville) to our rural schools in Baxter and Monterey. All facets must receive equitable treatment for its children.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
When you spend a career in education it does allow some greater circumspect when deciding which five moments/issues/ challenges
that you would like to be remember for once you are gone from a system or for your career.
First, and foremost, the greatest contribution I have made to my profession is being an early advocate for early childhood
education. Long before this movement became an important banner for politicians to carry, I was able to advocate and convince
boards of education to support the creation of early childhood programs (4-year olds) even if it meant funding those programs
with local dollars. I am pleased to see this issue finally gaining momentum at statehouse throughout the Southeast. It is both
reaffirming and promising that my efforts are seen as essential if you are to improve student performance.
Second, I take great personal pride in that seven schools have been named National School Schools of Excellence/Blue Ribbon
Schools under my tenure in three different school systems in three different states. I do know what schools need to do to be
considered exemplary and I know how to drive those schools to increased levels of student achievement and performance. I know
how to create a culture of excellence that permeates through the school and the community.
I am proud of my longstanding advocacy for the integration of technology into the classroom. From creating wide area networks
when they were unknown in educational setting to advocating for one-to-one laptops for every student, I have been proud of my
efforts even when my critics viewed them as “too far out”. We have only begun to understand the need to get our children
computer literate and to fight for technology access as an equity issue. At one time the digital divide was an issue that
separated communities within the United States. It is now a critical issue if we are to compete economically throughout the
world. There is still so much more to do, but I am proud of my efforts to date.
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Martin, Michael - AppNo: 2651 Date Completed: 2/26/2006
Question Continued
I am proud of my efforts on behalf of minority children. From Hispanic students in Colorado to Native American children in
Washington to African American children in Alabama, I have tried to be a voice for those who have had little or no voice.
Minority children need our help. They need us to advocate for equity and adequacy. My voice has caused discomfort among those
who would rather not hear the challenges of race discussed. At times, my efforts seem minimal, but I hope they have been
persistent and have resonated with genuine fidelity. I am proud of my efforts to create a k -12 tribal school for the Tulalip
Indians. I am proud of resolving and meeting the “Green Factors” as Auburn moved from court ordered desegregation to unitary
status. I am challenged to alter cultural values as the Hispanic population in Putnam County continues to grow.
Finally, I am proud that my personal commitment to academic excellence manifests itself in continuous challenging of the
curricular and instructional practices of my profession. I believe that educational excellence is more about high expectations
and hard work than it is about socio-economic status. I have been able to academically support schools and school systems to the
extent that two of my systems were International Baccalaureate Organization systems. We have grown our Advanced Placement
offerings from 16 to 34 different course offerings. I have taken a system that had only six SACS accredited schools to one,
which has all eighteen schools, accredited. Hard work, high expectations and rigorous curricular offerings are not the monopoly
of a few, but a reasonable demand for all those who want to address equity and adequacy in public schools.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Mrs. Jan Tate Board of Education Chairman 615 Clark Avenue
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501
931-372-8225
Dr. Walter Derryberry Board of Education - Past
Chairman
112 North Dixie Avenue
Cookeville, Tennessee
38501
931-526-5392
Dr. Robert Bell President - Tennessee Tech
University
Box 5007
Cookeville, Tennessee 38505
931-372-3301
Dr. Floyd Hall Superintendent - Retired 100 Hunting Hollow
Greenville, SC 29615
864-288-6837
Mr. Larry Clement Asst. Supt. - Finance 4220 - 80th Street NE
Marysville, WA 98270
360-653-0803
Dr. Richard Kunkel Dean - College of Education 236 Stone Building
Tallahassee, Florida
32306-4450
850-6446885
Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Martin, Michael - AppNo: 2651 Date Completed: 2/26/2006
General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
Are you presently under contract? Yes
When does contract expire? June 30, 2009
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Other: Received a phone call Tennessee
Department of Education
Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.
Michael R. Martin

Hamilton County/Superintendent, Chattanooga, TN Online Application
Harter, Bruce - AppNo: 2349 Date Completed: 3/1/2006
Personal Data
Name: Harter DR Bruce
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Other name(s) under which transcripts, certificates, and former applications may be listed:
Other:
(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)
Email Address: bruce.harter@comcast.net
Postal Address
Permanent Address Work Address
Number & Street: 201 Glenwood Avenue Number & Street: 1000 Pennsylvania Avenue
City: Wilmington City: Claymont
State: DE State: DE
Zip Code: 19803 Zip Code: 19703
Phone Number: 302 765 2638 Phone Number: 302 793 5001
Fax Number: 302 761 7422 Fax Number: 302 792 3823
Cell Number: 302 494 1097
Where would you prefer to be contacted: Home
Current Personal Data
Current Employer: Brandywine School District
Current Position: Superintendent
Years in Position: 5
Enrollment: 10,700
Number of Staff: 1440
Annual Budget: $123,000,000
Current Gross Income: $200,000
Type of District: K - 12
Most Recent Degree From: University of Colorado
Degree Earned: Ph.D.
Administrative Experience
Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Brandywine School District,
Superintendent
Claymont, DE 07/01
Present
Board President,
Craig Gilbert (302) 999 5070
Significant accomplishments in this position:
1. 22% reduction in achievement gap while improving learning for all.
2. Index of students scoring at the highest performance level has increased by 48% at 3rd grade, 17% at 5th, 56% at 8th and 113%
at 10th grade.
3. Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate tests passed per 100 graduates has increased by 100% in four years.
Enrollment in AP/IB courses has more than doubled over the last five years.
4. Percent of non-college bound 10th grade students meeting state standards has increased over the last three years by 100% in
reading, 220% in math and 273% in writing.
5. Index of students in special education on state testing has improved by 22% at 10th grade, 117% at 8th, 29% at 5th and 11% at
3rd.
6. Led the passage of two referenda with more than 73% "yes" votes in each.
Reason For Leaving:
Last Annual Salary: $154,000 Last Annual Gross: $200,000 est. Enrollment: 10,700 District Type: K - 12
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Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Lee County School District,
Superintendent
Ft. Myers, FL 07/97
06/01
Pat Riley,(239) 482-4760
Significant accomplishments in this position:
1. In 1997, student achievement in Lee County was in the bottom third of all districts in Florida. By 2001, Lee County was in
the top 20% in the state.
2. Writing: in 1997 65% of Lee County students met or exceeded state standards; by 2001 92% did. At the same time, the
achievement gap between minority and white students had decreased dramatically.
3. Mathematics: in 1998 only 43% of Lee County students met or exceeded state standards; by 2001 63% had.
4. Reading: in 1997 fewer than 40% of Lee County fourth readers met or exceeded state standards; in 2001 65% did.
5. Advanced courses: in 1997 the success rate for students in Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate exams was 17
tests passed per 100 graduates; in 2001, there were 40 exams passed per 100 graduates.
6. The percent of first graders meeting standards in reading increased from 60% to 82% between 1998 and 2001.
7. Achieved Unitary Status by implementing a unique choice plan that brought about moderate competition among schools, more
distinctive school programs, and higher levels of parent satisfaction.
Reason For Leaving: Change in Board brought about by a fire safety crisis (see resume under "Breakdowns).
Last Annual Salary: $115,000 Last Annual Gross: $135,000 est. Enrollment: 72,000 District Type: K - 12
Corvallis School District,
Superintendent
Corvallis, OR 07/92
06/97
Bob Johnson,(541) 745-5372
Significant accomplishments in this position:
1. Led steady improvements in student learning.
2. Implemented the Oregon Act for the 21st Century.
3. Accomplished 1 & 2 above while making extreme reductions caused by a ballot measure -- reduced 20% of the teaching staff and
33% of the administrative staff while enrollment was steady.
Reason For Leaving: Take position in Lee County, Florida
Last Annual Salary: $87,000 Last Annual Gross: $95,000 est. Enrollment: 7,500 District Type: K - 12
Vista Unified School District,
Association Superintendent & High
School Principal
Vista, CA 07/88
06/92
Rene Townsend,(949) 461 9119
Significant accomplishments in this position:
1. Led Vista High to National Blue Ribbon status.
2. Assisted in implementing year-round schooling for all K-8th graders as a result of lack of school space.
Reason For Leaving: Take superintendent’s position in Corvallis Oregon
Last Annual Salary: $69,000 Last Annual Gross: $78,000 Enrollment: 20,000 in 1992 District Type: K - 12
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Employer and Position Title Location:
City, State
Dates:
From - To
Primary Supervisor/Board Pres.
Adams County District #14 Commerce City, CO 07/83
06/88
Gary Gibson, Superintendent (retired)
Significant accomplishments in this position:
Raised student achievement on CTBS from 30th percentile to 65th percentile in district that was largely low income and Hispanic.
Reason For Leaving: Move to California
Last Annual Salary: Last Annual Gross: Enrollment: 4,500 District Type: K - 12
Education
High School Attended: Moline Senior High, Moline Illinois
Graduation Status:
Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools Attended:
Name and location Major Degree Date Conferred
University of Colorado Educational
Leadership
Ph.D. 1990
Eastern Michigan University Educational
Leadership
M.A. 1976
The University of Michigan English B.A. 1970
List honors, awards or distinctions:
Community Service Award, Lee County Chapter of the NAACP
The SW Florida Alliance of School Leaders, Service Award
Hispanic Teahers Network Chapter Award
Please list your professional memberships - please indicate leadership roles you may have had with any of them.
Professional Standards Board in Delaware
National Forum on Educational Statistics
Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education
Delaware School Chiefs Association
United Way of Lee County Board Member
Alliance of SW Florida Educational Leaders
National School Boards Association
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Florida Association of School Superintendents
American Association of School Administrators
National Association of Secondary Principals
Please list your community and civic memberships and participation.
Claymont Community Coaltion
Combined Civic Associations of Brandywine Hundred
Please list any publications you may have, including your doctoral and/or master’s dissertations, if appropriate.
Co-authored “Who Will Insist on Equity: From Court Order to Commitment”, Educational Leadership, December – January 2002-2003.
Dissertation: The Use of Diagnostic and Feedback Approaches in a Management and Leadership Development Program for Colorado
School Administrators.
Please list major presentations made to national, state or regional audiences.
State of the Schools Address, Wilmington Delaware
"Eliminating the Achievement Gap" presenation to: Metroplitan Wilmington Urban League; University of Pennsylvania Alliance; and
Christina Cultural Arts Center
Please list significant workshops or conferences which you would like to highlight. (continued)
Certifications
Do you hold the appropriate certificate for this position? No
* Are you eligible to be certified for this position? Yes
* Have you applied for the appropriate certificate? No
* List the date you applied for certification:
* Have you received any response to your application? No
* If required, have you passed the tests mandated by the
State for certification?
Yes
Statement
TCA1. Please share why you are interested in this position and your unique qualifications for it.
In 1992, I left Vista Unified to become superintendent in Oregon. Now, I would like to return and am applying for the
superintendency in the Vista Unified School District. Before taking my current position as superintendent in Brandywine
(10,700 students), I was superintendent in Fort Myers, Florida (70,000 students). Prior to that, I was superintendent in
Corvallis, Oregon (7,500 students).
My professional qualifications include experience as a teacher (math and science), a coach, an assistant principal, a
principal at all levels, associate superintendent and for the last fourteen years as superintendent of schools. I’ve worked in
districts as large as Detroit and as small as Preston Iowa (570 students). What is consistent throughout all these experiences
has been the need to foster, build and nurture relationships. The lessons I learned about the importance of community and
relationships in the small communities have proved to be critical to my success everywhere I’ve been.
In my first superintendency in Corvallis, I visited every one of the 17 schools there every month and knew the names of at least
90% of the teachers. I continued that pace in both Fort Myers and here in Wilmington where I’ve made more than 300 school visits
in each of the last seven years. My visibility and accessibility are not limited to inside the school district. I’ve taken the
my message about public education to groups as large as 450 and as small as three at service clubs, community groups, civic
organizations, neighborhood meetings and faith-based groups. When a parent or community member wants to meet with me, he/she can
because I regularly set aside time in my calendar for that purpose.
Connecting to the community pays off. In Brandywine, the District has, over the past four years, won three separate elections to
raise funds for the school district. The first was a capital bond referendum for $95 million to renovate schools. The second was
an operating levy that raised local property taxes by 21%. The most recent was ballot measure that combined both capital and
operating requests totally more than $145 million. What’s remarkable is that each was won with more than 73% “yes” votes in a
community where a quarter of the children attend private schools.
To maintain my level of visibility and connectedness to schools and the community, I’ve had to develop organizational skills
that serve me well including well-focused meetings, effective problem solving approaches, empowering delegation, and efficient
project review processes. Quite frankly, I also spend a great deal of time in school district related activities. Although I’m
often out four nights a week, I enjoy connecting with people and advocating for improving student learning. Public education is
my calling with a capital “C.” Through this combination of effective management practices, an emphasis on relationships and
old-fashioned hard work, I’ve been able to create the conditions for accomplishment and results.
My stand in life is for improved student learning and I’ve been successful in producing results wherever I’ve been. Over the
past four years in Wilmington, the achievement gap between white and African American students has decreased by 22%. Decreasing
the achievement gap is particularly challenging when the scores for majority students are rising but that is exactly what
happened in Brandywine.
In Florida, the payoff for focusing on improving student learning was even greater. The achievement gap between white and
African American students was all but eliminated in writing. There were greater gains in learning at the elementary and middle
levels than at the high schools but substantial gains there as well. In my four years there, student achievement went from the
bottom 1/3 of the state to the top 1/5.
As a leader, I’ve continued to be a teacher first. Over the past seven years, I’ve developed and facilitated a leadership
development course, The Essence of Leadership that comes out of my experience with Hewlett-Packard in Oregon. Because the
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general managers of the HP divisions located in Corvallis were also parents in the school district, I was invited to be part of
the HP leadership program. I was surprised to discover that leadership training at HP was grounded in developing oneself in
listening, appreciation, responsibility and stand-taking. The Essence of Leadership course came about as a result of my spending
more than 60 days over four years in the HP leadership program. Since 1997, Board members, principals and other managers as
well as more than 350 teachers have been in this work. The results show not only in the quality of relationships but also in
the bottom line -- substantially improved student learning.
In my experience, motivation to change positions almost always involves both ‘motivation from’ as well as ‘motivation to.’ As a
result of a fire safety crisis in Fort Myers (described in my resume under ‘Breakdowns’), two Board members lost in their bids
for re-election, each to former administrators, one of whom I had personally counseled to resignation. When new Board members
assumed office, the focus in the district shifted away from improving student learning. I took the Brandywine job knowing that
this district had deep-seated management and cultural issues. While the work is never complete, I’ve been able to restructure
the district office, involve more than 300 community members in developing a powerful strategic plan, restore public confidence,
set both the processes and new staff in place to ensure the continuity of focus on improving student learning and most
importantly – improve student learning for all while reducing the achievement gap.
TCA2. Please list the five accomplishments in your professional career of which you take the greatest satisfaction and why you
do so.
1. Key measures for students’ learning, Delaware State Testing Program, Advanced Placement Testing, percent of students taking
algebra and foreign language have all increased over the last four years in Brandywine. Between 2001 and 2005 learning for all
students has improved by 16%, for African American students by 36% and for Special Education students by 19%.
2. The index of students scoring at the highest performance level in Brandywine has increased by 48% at 3rd grade, 17% at 5th,
56% at 8th and 113% at 10th grade. Advanced Placement tests passed per 100 graduates has increased by 100% in four years.
Enrollment in Advanced Placement courses has more than doubled over the last five years.
3. The percent of non-college bound 10th grade students meeting state standards has increased over the last three years by 100%
in reading, 220% in math and 273% in writing. Index of students in special education on state testing has improved by 22% at
10th grade, 117% at 8th, 29% at 5th and 11% at 3rd.
4. Numerous other improvements are recorded on the district’s Strategic Plan data at
http://www.bsd.k12.de.us/strategicplan_view.htm
5. In 1997, student achievement in Lee County was in the bottom third of all districts in Florida. By 2001, Lee County was in
the top 20%. Writing: in 1997 65% of Lee County students met or exceeded state standards; by 2001 92% did. At the same time, the
achievement gap between minority and non-minority students had decreased dramatically. Mathematics: in 1998 only 43% of Lee
County students met or exceeded state standards; by 2001 63% had. Reading: in 1997 fewer than 40% of Lee County fourth readers
met or exceeded state standards; in 2001 65% did. Advanced courses: in 1997 the success rate for students in Advanced Placement
/ International Baccalaureate exams was 17 tests passed per 100 graduates; in 2001, there were 40 exams passed per 100
graduates. The percent of first graders meeting standards in reading increased from 60% to 82% between 1998 and 2001.
All are about improving student learning because improving learning is the core function of schools.
Language Skills
Do you know any other language(s) other than English? No
Professional References
Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Valerie Woodruff Delaware Secretary of
Education
Townsend Building, P.O. Box
1402 Dover, DE 19903
(302) 739-4601
(302) 834-3142
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Name Position/Title Address Business Phone
Home Phone
Joseph Wise Superintendent Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-390-2115 (ofc)
904-651-6700 (cell)
Patricia Riley Former Board President 1992- 2002 Board Member Lee
County School District
24311 Walden Center Dr.
Suite 200, Bonita Springs,
FL 34134,
239-992-8000
(239) 482-4760
Terri Wampler Former Board Member Lee County School District
Home: 4106 SW 13th Avenue,
Cape Coral, FL 33904,
(239) 574-8313
Katherine Boren, Former Board President 1996-2002 Board Member and
Chair, Lee County School
District, 1029 SE 20th
Avenue, Cape Coral, FL
33990,
(239) 574-9321.
Robert T. Johnson Former Board Chair 5729 NW Wintercreek,
Corvallis, OR 97330 , home
(541) 715-4174
(541) 745-5372
General Information
List any additional information which will support your candidacy.
Are you presently under contract? Yes
When does contract expire? 6-30-2007
Have you ever failed to have your contract renewed, be rehired, been asked
to resign a position, or resigned to avoid termination?
No
If yes, explain.
Have you ever had a credential or certificate revoked, suspended or
annulled in any state, territory or foreign country?
No
If yes, explain.
Where did you hear of our vacancy? Ed Week
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Legal Information
1. Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes
2. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving a sex offense or a controlled substance? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
3. Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? No
If yes, explain, giving dates:
Confirmation
I authorize the School District and Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Ltd. to contact my references or any other references
deemed necessary to ascertain the merits of my candidacy for this position. I authorize references to discuss my application
and/or release information concerning me, and agree to hold them, the District, and the consultants harmless for providing
and/or utilizing any information requested and/or provided.
I also request that my application and interest in the administrative position remain as confidential as possible under the
applicable laws of the state. I understand that my candidacy may become a matter of public record when I am presented to the
Board. I further understand that elements of my resume may be available to the public and the news media at such time. However,
I request that reasonable effort be taken to maintain the confidentiality of this application and other documents and
information which accompany my application for the position for which I am applying. (Note: In some states, such as Florida,
there can be no confidential written correspondence. Please call HYA if interested in one of these positions.)
If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, you must submit official copies of court records including disposition of the
case(s).
I hereby affirm that there are no misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications in the foregoing statements and answers, and
that the entries made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I acknowledge that any
misrepresentations, omissions or falsifications might be grounds for dismissal if employed for this position.
Bruce Harter