Rome superintendent outlines 100‑day plan, flags elementary space crunch and upcoming capital proposal

Superintendent Anselm told the Rome City School District board on Nov. 18 that her leadership will be “very visible and transparent” and reviewed a 100‑day plan she has posted on the district website. She thanked recent cabinet hires — including Dr. Sean Carney in human resources, Dr. Gonzales as chief financial officer, Jen DePerno as assistant superintendent for instruction and Rob Meza as assistant superintendent of operations — and said the team has been working to align priorities across buildings.

Anselm said the district has used listening and learning forums this fall with staff, students, families and community leaders to inform priorities and produce building‑level school improvement plans that will be posted on the website before Thanksgiving. “Every child can learn at high levels,” she said, summarizing the district priority focused on rigor and supports, with special attention to students with disabilities.

The superintendent emphasized a significant space issue at the elementary level that is constraining art, music and library use. She said the administration will present short‑term steps and long‑term capital options at next month’s board meeting and urged parents and staff to participate in strategic planning that will begin in January to map the district’s next four years.

Anselm closed by noting district observances — Native American Heritage Month in November and Inclusive Schools Week in December — and thanked board members and staff for their support. The board did not take action on capital decisions at the meeting; Anselm said proposals will be brought back to the board for discussion and any voter propositions would be scheduled later as required.