Establishes community district education council selection committees within community districts to assist the NYC dept. of education in filling principal/superintendent

BILL NUMBER:S3989

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing community district education council selection committees within New York city community school districts to assist the New York city department of education in selecting candidates to fill principal and other supervisory service positions

Purpose or general idea of bill

This amendment would create district interview committees to help in the decision making process of the selection of candidates for important positions such as principal and other supervisory positions.

Summary of specific provisions

§1 The education law is amended by adding a new section 2590-V.

Justification

This bill would give a voice to parents, teachers, supervisors and members of the District Education Council in the selection of principals and community superintendents. Under the new procedure of governance the chancellor has sole discretion in the process and does not need to consult with any other groups or individuals. The interview committee would make advisory recommendations by presenting a list of names the chancellor would select from.

This bill would further enhance the role of the community education council, which presently has no role to play in the selection process for community superintendent or principal.

Prior legislative history

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly.

Fiscal implications

None

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become law, with provisions.