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Internal Communication Audit Report3/17/2016 Multnomah ESD embarked on a communication audit process in November 2015. The purpose of the audit was to gather information from employees, board members, and administrators to inform MESDs communication goals, strategies and plan. Phase 1 of the audit process focused on internal communication customs, practices, and procedures. The audit process included an electronic survey and 5 focus groups with over 30 representatives of classified staff, certificated staff, administrators, and board members. It also included a thorough review of materials and communications compiled and distributed by MESD programs, services, and departments. The data from the survey in aggregate form is available in this report, along with the analysis of the auditors, and their recommendations. Many thanks to everyone that participated in the survey and focus groups. The agency will now proceed into a review and reflection phase of this Phase 1 Internal Communications Audit report. Details about next steps and participation in those steps will be published when available. Phase 2 External Communications will begin in the fall of 2016. Details about the phase will be published when available.
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![]() The Multnomah ESD Board announced today that Samuel Breyer would be offered the position of Superintendent at MESD. Superintendent search committee chair Stephen Marc Beaudoin shared these comments about the process and Mr. Breyer: "It's a great day to be a student or parent in Multnomah County, because Sam Breyer is our new MESD Superintendent. Mr. Breyer was the choice of our board because of his strong track record of delivering results for students; his empathic and highly collaborative leadership style; his deep and personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and his abundant skill in building relationships and coalitions in service to bringing big things to life for our students and our schools. Sam is exciting in an understated way - and we're excited to welcome him aboard to help lead MESD into this next phase of our journey forward. Every person that's worked with him had something positive and warm to say about him: students, parents, teachers, staff, colleagues, and community partners. And while MESD's positive impact may not always be seen by the public, I guarantee it is felt by the students we serve, their families, and the community as a whole. As our new Superintendent, Mr. Breyer will ensure that MESD's essential and excellent work in school health services, instructional services, special education, and technology continues to evolve and expand, as we work to meet the needs of our districts and students in the 21st century and beyond. I want to especially recognize and thank our dedicated and thoughtful 15 member Superintendent search committee, our component district Superintendents, and the entirety of the MESD board for their commitment to a rigorous and open search process. And to Mr. Bautista, our other finalist for the position, we say thank you for your commitment to students, and for your thoughtful engagement in our process." Mr. Breyer is the Superintendent of the Centennial School District and has served in that role for the past four years. He began his career in education as a teacher at East Gresham Elementary where he taught for seven years. His administrative experience includes serving as a Teacher on Special Assignment for one year, a Principal for Butler Creek Elementary for four years, and an Assistant Director of Curriculum and Student Learning. Mr. Breyer earned his Bachelors of Science in Economics and Masters of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood/Elementary from Willamette University. He earned his administrator’s certificate in Education Leadership from Lewis & Clark College. Mr. Breyer said: "I'm honored to have this opportunity, and grateful for the Board’s confidence in me. It is clear that Multnomah ESD is ready to move forward into an exceptional future of service and collaboration. I look forward to serving the 8 component school districts, more than 400 MESD employees, and over 100,000 students in our region. MESD will be a leader and partner in our community as we improve educational outcomes for all students." The search for the next MESD Superintendent was notably robust, transparent and a model of stakeholder engagement. David Douglas Superintendent Don Grotting represented the component district Superintendents on the search committee and shared: "A great selection process constructed by the Multnomah Education Service District Board of Directors has resulted in the selection of a great superintendent, Sam Breyer to revitalize and lead our ESD to new heights. As a component school district superintendent, I am truly excited regarding the selection of Mr. Breyer to lead the Multnomah ESD to do great things for the children and families of Multnomah County. I would like to express my gratitude and congratulations to the Multnomah Education Service Board of Directors for their transparent, inclusive, and rigorous superintendent search and selection process. The Board ensured all stakeholders were provided an opportunity to participate and give constructive feedback during all phases of this fair and structured process. The process yielded great local and national interest, and the final selection was difficult due to the quality of our finalists. Component School District Superintendents look forward to working and partnering with Sam Breyer to do great things for the children and families throughout Multnomah County." The MESD Board also thanked Interim Superintendent Scott Perry for his service and commitment during this time of transition. Perry will continue as Interim Superintendent until Breyer can begin his position as MESD Superintendent. Breyer is expected to start as MESD Superintendent July 1st. This morning we were informed that Jeneva Rose, wife of Jim Rose, passed away yesterday evening. As many of you know Mrs. Rose battled brain cancer for the past 13 years and recently began receiving hospice care.
Mrs. Rose was a high school guidance counselor and was beloved by the students and staff at Sherwood High School. She and Jim made their home in Sherwood with their two young daughters, Jenessa and Jazlyn. Our hearts and prayers are with Jim and the Rose family during this difficult time. We will share details about a Celebration of Life when those are available. Any MESD staff that wish to leave a card for the Rose family may leave them with Jim's assistant, Heather Severns. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Mainsail Brain Tumor Foundation. Jim also shared a request that everyone give their loved ones an extra hug tonight. The Board announced today that the committee for the Superintendent Search has been finalized. Superintendent Committee Search Chair, and Board Vice-Chair Stephen Beaudoin, stated "the committee is comprised of individuals who bring diverse experiences and perspective to the committee which will enhance the search process." Committee members include:
Stephen Marc Beaudoin, Chair – Vice Chair, Multnomah ESD board of directors *George Murdock, consultant Jeremy Berliss, principal, Wheatley School of Multnomah ESD Mary Botkin, board member, Multnomah ESD Karen Finch, Multnomah ESD, AFSCME president Bernie Giusto, board member, Multnomah ESD Don Grotting, Superintendent, David Douglas School District Dawn Joella-Jackson, principal, Helensview School of Multnomah ESD Darion Demartez Jones, communications, Meyer Memorial Trust Margo Lalich, director of school health services, Multnomah ESD Lillian Moffitt, writer and education advocate Rita Moore, policy analyst, Oregon Health Authority, and education advocate *Scott Perry, acting interim Superintendent, Multnomah ESD Jim Rose, chief operating officer, Multnomah ESD Amanda Schroeder, president, American Federation of Government Employees Local 2157 Aaron Smith, communications manager, Basic Rights Oregon Emily Wittman, Multnomah ESD, MESDEA president *signifies ex-officio, non-voting members of the committee The application period for the superintendent position is open until February 15th. For Immediate Release
December 11, 2015 Contact: Laura Conroy 503-257-1516 [email protected] www.mesd.k12.or.us MESD Board appoints acting Interim Superintendent Scott Perry; search for permanent Superintendent continues on schedule (Portland, OR) The Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) Board announced the appointment of Scott Perry as the acting Interim Superintendent at a special session meeting last night held for that purpose. His first official day is December 21st. MESD Board Vice-Chair Beaudoin confirmed that Perry will serve as acting Interim Superintendent until Mr. Rose returns from family leave. MESD Vice-Chair Beaudoin stated “the Board is pleased to welcome Mr. Perry to MESD. With his 30+ years of teaching and administrative experience Mr. Perry is a tremendous support at a critical time for the agency. The Board is confident that Mr. Perry and the Cabinet will ensure that the agency continues to operate smoothly and provide districts with excellent health, education, and technology services to support students.” Mr. Perry stated "I am very excited to have this opportunity to work with the staff and board of the Multnomah ESD and the school districts in the region. I'm impressed by the wide array this ESD provides to schools, students and families. Having been an educator in Oregon for 34 years, I know MESD's reputation as a statewide leader in so many key areas of health, education and technology service. What an honor it is for me to have the chance to join in that service." Mr. Perry retired in June of this year as Superintendent of the Southern Oregon ESD where he had served in that capacity for 6 years. Previously, he served as Director of Student Services and Director of Special Education and Behavior Specialist for the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD, as Elementary Principal for Tangent and Takena Schools in Albany, as a Special Education and School Improvement Specialist for ODE, and a School Psychologist for Clatsop ESD. Mr. Perry has served on many local, regional, and state level committees and groups including; the ODE Working Group Regarding Older and Graduated Youth in Corrections Settings, the ODE Special Education Advisory Committee, Linn County Council for Integrated Child and Family Services, the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Student Achievement Service Center, the Confederation of School Administrators, the ODE State Report Card Legislative Work Group, the OEIB State Advisory Committee, the Klamath Promise Regional Achievement Collaborative, Oregon Positive Behavior Support Network, and the Linn County Mental Health Advisory Council. Mr. Perry earned his Continuing Administrative License from the University of Oregon, his Master’s degree in Clinical & School Psychology from Eastern Washington University, and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University. A key role for Perry will be supporting the agency’s search for a permanent Superintendent. A Board subcommittee has been tasked to oversee the search and hiring process. Vice-Chair Beaudoin is chairing the Superintendent Search committee and confirmed that the search process is continuing as scheduled. The permanent Superintendent position will begin accepting applications December 16th. For Immediate Release
November 25, 2015 Contact: Laura Conroy 503-257-1516 [email protected] www.mesd.k12.or.us MESD Board working to appoint acting Interim Superintendent; search for permanent Superintendent continues on schedule (Portland, OR) The Multnomah Education Service District Board met in a special session this afternoon to discuss the process of selecting an acting Interim Superintendent subsequent to Interim Superintendent Rose taking family medical leave this week. MESD Board Vice-Chair Stephen Beaudoin declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding Rose’s request but added that “the Board’s hearts and thoughts are with the Superintendent and his family.” The Board voted to task Jim Mabbot, Executive Director with the Oregon Association of ESDs, with bringing the names of three vetted candidates to the Board by December 11. Candidates must be familiar with the ESD business model and work and have experience as an Assistant Superintendent or higher. The Board will meet to vote to appoint a candidate as acting Interim Superintendent during a public meeting called for that purpose on a date to-be-determined. Prior to his taking leave Superintendent Rose designated an "Administrator on Duty" to ensure that the critical functions of the agency would continue in his absence. Doana Anderson, Business Services Director is the designated Administrator on Duty and will continue in that role until the Board appoints an acting Interim Superintendent. The Cabinet together with the Administrator on Duty will continue to ensure the smooth delivery of excellent education, health, technology and business services to students and districts until the Board appoints an acting Interim Superintendent. Vice-Chair Beaudoin added that “MESD’s Cabinet and employees are highly-skilled, trained and experienced, and will continue to support districts in serving students by providing excellent health, technology, and education services.” Beaudoin is also the Chair of the Board’s superintendent search committee which is tasked with overseeing the search and hiring process. Beaudoin provided assurances that “the search process will go on as scheduled and this transition will not interrupt the process.” |
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