Superintendent Report
January 8, 2020
When January arrives in the course of a school year, administration adds an important component to the focus. Our focus continues on assuring the current year is going strong while
expanding the focus to begin preparing for the next school year. This expanded focus starts with
the budget process, programmatic needs, and then the staffing required to make it happen.
This is a very critical administrative responsibility that both building and district office administrators must perform at a high level. It’s an exciting time focused on today while solidifying the vision for our future based on the Four Characteristics of Improved School Districts: 1. Effective leadership 2. quality teaching and learning 3. system-wide improvement and 4. clear and collaborative relationships.
In tying the Superintendent’s work to the characteristics, December 2019 highlights were:
- On-going conversations with YMCA leadership regarding outdoor education. (1,2,3,4)
- Upper Rogue Chamber of Commerce. (1,4)
- Mentoring aspiring and practicing educational leaders. (1,2,3,4)
- Wreath laying at the covered bridge. (1,4)
- Monthly Southern Oregon ESD superintendent meeting. (1,2,3,4)
- Weekly districtwide quotes. (1,2,3,4)
- Site visitations Thursdays to support teaching and learning. (1,2,3,4)
- Quarterly check-in with Mr. Whitman and Mr. Barber. (1,2,3,4)
- Monthly check-in with Mrs. Jones and Mr. Campbell. (1,2,3,4)
- Transfer request meeting with EPHS parent and student. (1,4)
- Interview by Upper Rogue Independent regarding the Eagle Point District Profile. (1,2,3,4)
- DLT (District Leadership Team) monthly meeting. (1,2,3,4)
- Weekly Cabinet meetings to conduct and oversee district business. (1,2,3,4)
- Eagle Point Women’s Club Luncheon. (1,4)
- District office weekly “stand up” meetings to connect and support each other. (1,3,4)
- Celebrating with TRE at the hot chocolate bar. (1,4)
- Touring the new TRE addition. (1,2,3,4)
- Sharing inspirational Thanksgiving challenge stories districtwide. (1,2,3,4)
- Interview of outstanding EPHS students to share their stories and inspire others. (1,2,3,4)
- Holiday celebrations with TRE, transportation, DLT, and the district office. (1,4)
- Meetings with past and present school board members. (1,4)
- A long winter’s nap! (priceless!!)
Second semester is fast approaching and along with it comes an urgency to evaluate how our students are progressing so that we can make any necessary adjustments for second semester to be more successful. Right alongside, district leadership is predicting, analyzing, and planning the direction for the 2020-21 school year. It’s an exciting, fast-paced time!!
Respectfully,
Cynda S. Rickert
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Cynda S. Rickert
Eagle Point School District 9 - Eagle Point
Superintendent
rickertc@eaglepnt.k12.or.us
541-830-6563
541-830-6200 (fax)