A message from the Superintendent

April 15, 2011

Dear staff:

Today I am announcing a change in leadership at Seattle Public Schools.

After five months as Chief Talent Officer, Ann Chan will be leaving the position. I appreciate her guidance during a difficult period for our school district, but I am moving Human Resources in a new direction. Ann’s last day is April 29, and we all wish her well.

I am focusing on Human Resources because it is a key part of restructuring our central office to best support teaching and learning. It is time to closely examine how we are organized, and this starts with Human Resources. The Human Resources Department will now report to Robert Boesche, Interim Chief Financial Officer, while we conduct a search for an Executive Director of Human Resources. I will announce an Interim Executive Director after Spring Break.

Central office has experienced significant change in the past several months and I know this decision adds more uncertainty. I appreciate your continued focus on your work. I also want to express my thanks to the Human Resources department and my appreciation for their continued work during several leadership transitions.

As always, I have an open door policy and would welcome hearing from you. Please let me know if you have questions, concerns or ideas. Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Dr. Susan Enfield
Interim Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools

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