Dr. Hagerman's Contract Extended
The Winnetka School Board voted unanimously to extend the contract of District 36 Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman by an additional three years. Dr. Hagerman started his job on July 1, 2011, with a three-year contract. The School Board extended the contract to June 30, 2017, following a formal review of Dr. Hagerman’s performance.
Speaking on behalf of the School Board, President Dana Crumley said, “We are impressed with and grateful for the leadership Dr. Hagerman has demonstrated in the District since last July. He has worked thoughtfully with teachers and administrators to tackle a long list of annual goals and has also embarked on a thorough strategic planning process to determine a path for the future.”
The ambitious agenda for the current year (available in full on the District 36 website) has included more than 150 specific objectives in five general areas:
• Curriculum, Instruction and Student Assessment
• Metrics and Reporting
• Communication
• Human Resources
• Strategic Planning
In addition to overseeing the fulfillment of these objectives, Dr. Hagerman has directed a number of other important processes, including settling the teachers’
contract, hiring a new CFO and new principals at Hubbard Woods and The Skokie School, implementing a comprehensive communications plan, initiating a
grassroots strategic planning process, and working with staff to develop a common definition of District progressive education practices.
When Dr. Hagerman first interviewed for the superintendent position, he made it clear that his job would be to bring together the priorities of the staff, parents, and community and create a common vision. He has worked in a collaborative and transparent manner in his first year to accomplish that goal, and the Board sees a positive trajectory for The Winnetka Public Schools with Dr. Hagerman at the helm. Dr. Hagerman signs all of his communications “In Service,” a closing that, he says, “serves as a reminder that everything I do in my role as Superintendent is done in service, not only to our students but, in fact, to our parents and the entire Winnetka community.”
The Board looks forward to working with Dr. Hagerman over the next many years on full implementation of the strategic plan, outstanding educational programming for students, and thoughtful leadership of the District 36 community.
Speaking on behalf of the School Board, President Dana Crumley said, “We are impressed with and grateful for the leadership Dr. Hagerman has demonstrated in the District since last July. He has worked thoughtfully with teachers and administrators to tackle a long list of annual goals and has also embarked on a thorough strategic planning process to determine a path for the future.”
The ambitious agenda for the current year (available in full on the District 36 website) has included more than 150 specific objectives in five general areas:
• Curriculum, Instruction and Student Assessment
• Metrics and Reporting
• Communication
• Human Resources
• Strategic Planning
In addition to overseeing the fulfillment of these objectives, Dr. Hagerman has directed a number of other important processes, including settling the teachers’
contract, hiring a new CFO and new principals at Hubbard Woods and The Skokie School, implementing a comprehensive communications plan, initiating a
grassroots strategic planning process, and working with staff to develop a common definition of District progressive education practices.
When Dr. Hagerman first interviewed for the superintendent position, he made it clear that his job would be to bring together the priorities of the staff, parents, and community and create a common vision. He has worked in a collaborative and transparent manner in his first year to accomplish that goal, and the Board sees a positive trajectory for The Winnetka Public Schools with Dr. Hagerman at the helm. Dr. Hagerman signs all of his communications “In Service,” a closing that, he says, “serves as a reminder that everything I do in my role as Superintendent is done in service, not only to our students but, in fact, to our parents and the entire Winnetka community.”
The Board looks forward to working with Dr. Hagerman over the next many years on full implementation of the strategic plan, outstanding educational programming for students, and thoughtful leadership of the District 36 community.
