Sullivan was selected without a search by the outgoing School Board last Spring. Many in the community want a real search with public interviews and input this time around.
Here is Sullivan's statement:
Decatur Team,
I am writing this evening to share with you my discussion with our School Board members earlier tonight.
After a great deal of thought and for personal reasons, I have made the decision to retire at the end of this school year.
I am very proud of the accomplishments made during our Learner-Centered journey, and attribute our success to the efforts of all our dedicated staff members and student families. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to spend my career of 28 years in Decatur Township.
I know that with our excellent staff and supportive families, Decatur’s Journey will continue to provide bright futures for our student learners. With the leaders and learners we have at Decatur, I leave with the knowledge that Decatur will achieve new heights not yet dreamed of.
No one could ask for a greater honor than I have received by working with professionals who give their minds, hearts, and careers to our children. Please know that I will continue working alongside you with the same focus and diligence, and ask for your support as our School Board determines the leadership for the next great step in our journey. Our Board is very focused on next steps and it is their hope to make an announcement prior to the end of the school year.
Respectfully,
Debbie
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Since a new superintendent receives a three year contract is she foregoing the last two years of that contract? BTW, superintendent's contract must be posted online per state law.
"Please know that I will continue working alongside you with the same focus and diligence, and ask for your support as our School Board determines the leadership for the next great step in our journey."
I thought that meant she'll keep working hard until retirement, not taking a lesser role.
Yes, anon 7:56 - that part is the second weirdest part of the whole thing. Usually you would let the new Superintendent hand select his entire team, if he/she so wished.
It goes without saying that less than a year into a 3 year contract makes you think she didn't want the job in the first place, or there is a shoe to drop.
Tie-breaking vote likely sends superintendent credential bill to governor
http://www.indystar.com/article/20130410/NEWS05/304100099/Tie-breaking-vote-likely-sends-superintendent-credential-bill-governor
Good news! Our next superintendant can be even less qualified than the last two!
Had Enough Indy? said...
It goes without saying that less than a year into a 3 year contract makes you think she didn't want the job in the first place, or there is a shoe to drop. April 10, 2013 at 8:00 PM
In this district, I vote for the shoe.
I like Debbie. I'm hoping I'm wrong about the shoe.
And Anon 8:11 - we certainly needed someone who wouldn't run up the debt like Stinson did. Credentials to be a Sup did not protect us from him. And he did nothing to help kids' education.
Just sayin'.
Hire someone who has had success building programs or businesses. The credential means little to me. The ability of the person to hire great people, motivate them,develop a plan, and effectively evaluate the plan is the most important thing to me. Hire a winner.
No new news on this? Who is running this show once school starts?
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