Liberty Point Elementary School
Building a Community of Life-long Learners
Brannon F. Gaskins
Principal
Jovita G. Wallace
Assistant Principal
Liberty Point E.S.
School Governance Council
May 12th, 2015
Scheduled Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Council Members in Attendance: Bernard Ellis-Parent, Curtis Pettway- 4th Grade Teacher,
LaKeisha Anderson- EIP Teacher, Trinelsia Thomas-Parent, Kristen Evans-Teacher, Dr.
Fennoy,- Area Superintendent, Mrs. Carlene Millen-Assistant to the Area Superintendent, and
Crystal Hampton-Ricks-Teacher
I.
II.
III.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mr. Ellis at 5:12 PM.
Welcome: Mr. Ellis reviewed the agenda.
Approve Minutes from 5/03/2013 (Action). The minutes were read by Mrs. Ricks. Mr.
Pettway made the motion to accept the minutes as read. Ms. Evans 2nded the motion.
The motion was accepted.
IV.
Approve Agenda (Action): Mr. Ellis made the motion to accept the agenda, Mr. Pettway
2nded the motion. The agenda was accepted.
V.
VI.
Review Norms: Mrs. Ricks reviewed the norms.
Presentation for Principal Selection: Dr. Fennoy and Carlene Millen explained the
process of selecting an Area Zone Director and how Mr. Gaskins was selected.
a. Overview for Principal Selection: Principal selection has 3 components:
1. Principal fit (competencies, presence, readiness)
a. Assess match to FCS’s Principal role
b. Focus: Job related questions that get at competencies and skills
defined as critical for FCS’s principals success
c. Consistent: Each candidate goes through the same process
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Liberty Point Elementary School
Building a Community of Life-long Learners
Brannon F. Gaskins
Principal
Jovita G. Wallace
Assistant Principal
d. Techniques: Behavioral Interviewing and Job Simulation.
e. Measures:
i. Knowledge
ii. Experience
iii. Capabilities
2. School fit: Meets School Leadership Needs, Meets your career desires
a. Action: The Chair will create a School Fit hire committee to
assist in the interviewing process: Chair, Mr. Ellis (can stand in
as a parent), Dr. Fennoy, Assistant, 2 Teachers, 1 Parent, and an
HR person. This committee will be chosen and formed by the
end of the week.
i. There will be a lot of debate about the candidates. The
meetings are confidential.
b. Survey and Focus Groups: Stakeholders will identify key
competencies needed for the school through a survey and focus
group discussion. Stakeholders are also part of the interview
process, and representatives of groups most vested in the new
principal’s success: Area Superintendent, Parents and
Community, Teachers and Administrative Staff, Students. The
surveys will be made available 5.12.15 until 5.19.15 midnight.
c. Candidates will receive school data 5-10 days prior to the
interview and create a presentation.
i. Interview with Key Stakeholder Leaders (90 minutes)
Behavior based questions based on school profile/needs
ii. Presentation by Candidate (45 minutes) Based on school
profile candidate presents key findings and planned first
steps to the group.
3. Fulton Fit: Aligned with district direction and Leadership Expectation
a. The Superintendent makes the final decisions regarding a
recommendation for hire to the Board for approval.
b. In Round 3, each candidate will have the opportunity for 1x1
interview with Superintendent Avossa which assess:
i. Readiness for the Principal Position
ii. Fit within FCS Vision and Values
9000 High Point Road Union City, Georgia 30291
Telephone: (770) 306-3510 Fax (770) 306-3516
http://school.fultonschools.org/es/libertypoint/Pages/default.aspx
Liberty Point Elementary School
Building a Community of Life-long Learners
Brannon F. Gaskins
Principal
Jovita G. Wallace
Assistant Principal
a. Stakeholder feedback

Stakeholders had the opportunity to ask questions concerning the principal selection
process:
What are you looking for? Does it fit with what we are looking for? Dr. Fennoy explained that
he looks for someone who is a good teacher, humble, and coachable. Someone who knows how
to communicate effectively, even how to deal with difficult parents. He looks for real people who
care about our children and wants what’s best for them.
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Focus Group: The council and attendants responded to the focus questions. Moving
forward, all information about this process of selecting a principal will come through the
Chair.
Contact Carlene Millen millenc@fultonschools.org with any questions or concerns about this
process.
VII.
Announcements and Adjournment: Mrs. Ricks made the motion for the meeting to be adorned.
Mrs. Anderson 2nded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:44 PM.
a. Awards Day Schedule: May 14-19th.
i. Pre-K and K- Thursday: 5.14.15 @ 8:30 and 10:00 AM
ii. 1st-2nd Friday: 5.15.12 @ 8:30 and 10:00 AM
iii. 3rd and 4th Monday: 5.18.15 3-4 @ 8:30 and 10:00 AM
iv. 5th: 5.19.15 @ 8:30 AM
v. Beta Club Induction: 5.20.15 @ 8:30AM
9000 High Point Road Union City, Georgia 30291
Telephone: (770) 306-3510 Fax (770) 306-3516
http://school.fultonschools.org/es/libertypoint/Pages/default.aspx