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Superintendent Search

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law-enforcement2 years ago

"Exclusive: WDSU Reveals NOPD Superintendent Semifinalists"

WDSU has obtained the list of semi-finalists for the position of New Orleans Police Department Superintendent. The candidates, including Jarad Phelps, Deshawn Beaufort, David Franklin, Thedrick Andres Senior, Anne Kirkpatrick, and Interim Chief Michelle Woodfork, will undergo interviews conducted by a select committee. Once the assessment is complete, the International Association of Chiefs of Police will evaluate each candidate's performance before a finalist list is recommended to Mayor LaToya Cantrell. She will then select one candidate to appear before the city council for the confirmation process.

law-enforcement2 years ago

Finalists announced for NOPD Superintendent position

Six semi-finalists have been revealed in the search for the next superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), with interim superintendent Michelle Woodfork being the only local candidate. The search, conducted in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, has faced criticism for its lack of transparency. The semi-finalists include Thedrick Andres, DeShawn Beaufort, David Franklin, Anne Kirkpatrick, Jarad Phelps, and Michelle Woodfork. The final nominee must be approved by the New Orleans City Council.

law-enforcement2 years ago

"Chicago Police Superintendent Search Narrows to Six Semifinalists"

Six candidates have advanced to the background check phase in the search for Chicago's next police superintendent. The candidates include five department veterans and an outsider who previously worked for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, responsible for the search, aims to deliver three finalists to Mayor Brandon Johnson by July 14. Johnson prefers an insider for the role but also wants to keep interim Supt. Fred Waller in place through the summer. The City Council has 60 days to confirm the mayor's choice once it is made.

education2 years ago

Interim MSCS Superintendent Toni Williams Withdraws from Superintendent Search

Toni Williams, the interim superintendent of the Memphis-Shelby County School District, will no longer be considered for the permanent superintendent position after signing a new contract. Despite calls from parents to remove her from the candidate pool, the school board voted to renew Williams' contract as interim superintendent for the current school year. The new contract maintains her salary and includes provisions for vacation days. Williams expressed her commitment to serving the board and the community, particularly as a positive role model for female students. The school district will continue its search for a permanent superintendent, with new finalists expected to be presented soon.

education2 years ago

MSCS Faces Setbacks in Superintendent Search Process.

Memphis Shelby County Schools board members expressed disappointment with the finalists for the district's superintendent position, revealed by the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea, and Associates. Out of 34 applicants, the three finalists include Brenda Cassillius, Carlton Jenkins, and Tutonial 'Toni' Williams, who lacks the required 10 years of experience in teaching and school administration according to the district's policy. Board members and some community members expressed their disapproval of Williams being named a finalist and said the search firm can do better.