Six months after nationwide interviews with applicants, the San Francisco Schools District has filled its top position. Carlos Garcia, vice president of Urban Markets for McGraw-Hill (Educational Publishers), has been named the next superintendent of San Francisco schools. Board members have been looking for alternatives since January, following the announcement by interim superintendent Gavin Chan that she would not return to the post in the fall.
Garcia was voted for his experience in San Francisco schools, strong results as a superintendent of other districts, and a good reputation as a financial manager. Garcia served as superintendent for both Fresno, California and Clark County, Nevada. Garcia was principal of San Francisco Schools Horace Mann Middle School from 1988-91. During his time, the school improved its achievement score and gained recognition for its achievements.
According to Marc Sanchez, president of the San Francisco Schools Board, "We chose Mr. Garcia because of his experience with San Francisco, his strong track record as superintendent, and his understanding of the challenges facing our district." What's the matter? " Schools in San Francisco have struggled over the past few years, such as declining enrollment, as families move to better districts and private schools. Measures such as small school programs are one of many that San Francisco schools are implementing to reverse this trend. This change in leadership may call into question some of these programs, although the school board believes Garcia is in line with their priorities.
Thirty applicants were interviewed in January in an effort to find a new leader for San Francisco schools. Garcia's credentials include a B.A. MA in Political Science from Claremont Men's College, MA in Education from Claremont Graduate School, and Administrative Degree from California State University in Fullerton. In San Francisco schools, parents provided input to the process of hiring in the form of two community meetings, and more than a thousand surveys, to set standards for their next leader.
The leadership of San Francisco schools will have a profound effect on funding and program funding. Under pressure to meet a child who does not meet national standards, school administrators in San Francisco are constantly deciding how to allocate funds. California's poor reputation for education priorities and spending was highlighted in a recent think tank study which claimed that the state's educational priorities are so chaotic that the entire system needs to be reformed. Is. While San Francisco school leaders may agree with the study, they still need state funding to run their districts.
The fact that Garcia led Clark County, one of the largest districts in the country, gives San Francisco schools reasons to hope that he will use the same financial strategy in that district. Six of the seven board members voted in favor of Mr. Garcia's appointment, with the seventh asking for more time to decide. Garcia will begin serving schools in San Francisco on July 16, 2007.
Garcia was voted for his experience in San Francisco schools, strong results as a superintendent of other districts, and a good reputation as a financial manager. Garcia served as superintendent for both Fresno, California and Clark County, Nevada. Garcia was principal of San Francisco Schools Horace Mann Middle School from 1988-91. During his time, the school improved its achievement score and gained recognition for its achievements.
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