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Germantown panel outlines multi-step search and approves Dr. Barrett to lead McArthur
Summary
The Germantown personnel committee described a multi-stage principal search for McArthur that included family and staff surveys, community and staff interview panels, reference checks and confidentiality agreements; the board approved Dr. Barrett following that process, district officials said Sept. 2.
The Germantown School District’s personnel committee on Sept. 2 described a multi-stage selection process that led to the district’s appointment of Dr. Barrett as principal of McArthur Elementary and said the board voted to approve his contract after closed- and open-session interviews.
District human-resources lead Dr. Castro told the committee the hiring process began after McArthur families were informed Aug. 8 that Mr. Gonzales would not return as principal and included a family and staff survey, screening interviews, community and staff performance tasks and reference checks.
Why it matters: McArthur opened this school year with a new principal. Committee members said documenting the timeline, the community and staff involvement, the confidentiality safeguards and the reference checks was intended to show the district followed a deliberate process before presenting a candidate for board approval.
District timeline and process details presented to the committee included: a families-and-staff survey sent Aug. 13; screening interviews Aug. 15;…
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