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The SAUSD hires a new Superintendent from Riverside

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Dr. Rick Miller

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rick Miller, Ph.D. New Superintendent of Santa Ana USD

SANTA ANA, CA – September 24, 2013 – After conducting a nationwide search, the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education has appointed Rick Miller, Ph.D., as its new superintendent. “Our community demanded that this Board find a proven leader that would have a genuine commitment to the success of the students and families of Santa Ana. I believe that we have delivered with the appointment of Dr. Miller,” said Board President José Alfredo Hernández, J.D.

Dr. Miller brings 40 years of educational experience to Santa Ana, including twenty-two years as a superintendent in both California and Idaho. For the past five years, he has served as superintendent for the Riverside Unified School District. He holds four academic degrees including a Ph.D. in education; Ed. Sp. (Education Specialist) in educational administration; M.Ed. (Masters in Education) in educational administration and higher education; and a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He has also authored several articles and presented at state and national conferences. Continue reading→

Will the SAUSD School Board hire a new District Superintendent on Tuesday?

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Dr. Rick Miller

Riverside Unified School District Superintendent Rick Miller

The Board of the Santa Ana Unified School District may announce the appointment of a new superintendent at its meeting on Tuesday, according to the O.C. Register.

The possible appointment is on the agenda for this Tuesday’s SAUSD School Board meeting, available here, as item #13: Appointment of SAUSD Superintendent of Schools and Approval of Employment Agreement. Continue reading→

Tell the SAUSD what you’re looking for in a new District Superintendent

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LOL!  The sinking Santa Ana Unified School District is paying a headhunting firm big bucks to find them a new Superintendent, but they still want our input, supposedly.  You can take their survey below and let them know what you are looking for in a new Superintendent.  Be sure to tell them you don’t want Ed Heatley to get the job.

Notice to the Public: Superintendent Search: Continue reading→

O.C. Board of Education hires Mijares as their new Superintendent

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Orange County Department of Education Press Release, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Nicole Savio, (714) 966-4385, nsavio@ocde.us

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Appointed

COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, JUNE 6, 2012 – At the Orange County Board of Education Meeting this evening, open interviews were conducted for the position of Orange County Superintendent of Schools. Continue reading→

Only 3 candidates apply for OC Supt. of Education, including Al Mijares

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Only three candidates have applied for the position of Orange County Superintendent of Education, in the wake of the announcement by the current Superintendent, Bill Habermehl, that he is going to retire this year.

The candidates include former SAUSD Superintendent Al Mijares, who is currently working at The College Board, a non-profit membership association of more than 6,000 colleges, universities and schools, as well as other educational organizations.  They are best known for administering the SAT test. Continue reading→

Meet SAUSD Superintendent Meléndez de Santa Ana at the next Com Link meeting

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SAUSD Superintendent Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Ph.D., will be the special guest speaker at the Com-Link meeting on Thursday, November 17, which will start at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Heninger Park Elementary School, located at 416 W. Walnut, in Santa Ana.

The theme of the meeting is “A Special Celebration and Tribute to our Veterans.”

Here is the meeting agenda: Continue reading→

The SAUSD confirms the hiring of Meléndez de Santa Ana as their Superintendent

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Mr. Michael Bishop, (714) 558-5523

The Santa Ana Board of Education Appoints
Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana as New Superintendent

SANTA ANA, CA – July 15, 2011 – The Santa Ana Board of Education has announced the appointment of Dr. Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana as the next superintendent to lead the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD). Dr. Meléndez will assume the duties of Superintendent on August 8, 2011. This item will be agendized for open session ratification on July 26, 2011, as required by Government Code. Continue reading→

Is the top U.S. K-12 education official the new SAUSD Superintendent?

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The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is set to announce the selection of Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, this Friday, July 15, at the SAUSD’s headquarters, at 3 pm, according to an insider at the district.

If true, this looks like a fantastic replacement for retired SAUSD Superintendent Jane Russo, whose tenure was marred by corruption, questionable expenditures and results that left many kids out in the cold. Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board chooses HYA to lead search for a new superintendent

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Santa Ana Board of Education Chooses HYA to Lead Search for New Superintendent

SANTA ANA, CA — February 23, 2011 – The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education has selected Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct a search for a new superintendent to replace Jane Russo who will retire on June 30.

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates has conducted hundreds of searches for school districts across the country since its inception in 1987. The company prides itself on having a track record in which 80% of superintendents placed have remained in their posts for five years or more.

The search will commence once the Board and firm meet to define the characteristics and traits SAUSD seeks in a new leader. From there the two parties will determine the parameters of the search process.

The school community and public will be kept apprised of the search as it progresses. To learn more about HYA visit http://www.hyasupersearches.com/.

SAUSD educates approximately 58,000 students at 61 dynamic school sites throughout the Santa Ana community. The K-12 school district is the largest in Orange County and the second largest employer in Santa Ana, with approximately 4,500 educators and staff members. Contact us at 714-558-5555, or pioinfo@sausd.us. For more information about our schools, visit http://www.sausd.us/.