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Superintendent’s Leadership Team: Roles and Responsibilities
Supt Superintendent – Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
The superintendent of schools is responsible for leading all functions and processes for the school district. The superintendent is charged with working with all internal and external stakeholders to implement and execute core strategies that produce results across the school district. The superintendent serves as the primary decision-maker and spokesperson for the school district.
Associate Supts Associate Superintendents – Michael Thomas (Area A), Stephen Flisk (Area B), Theresa Battle (Area C), Mark Bonine (Turnaround, Contract Alternatives, New Schools, Funded Programs and School Improvement)
The associate superintendents are responsible for creating and modeling a culture of high expectations and providing ongoing support and oversight to school building leaders. The associate superintendents work with school communities to create the necessary conditions that result in dramatic and accelerated student achievement, closing the achievement gap and improving overall school performance.
Liss General Counsel – Steve Liss
The general counsel provides advice and counsel for the school board and MPS executive management on legal matters concerning the school district. The general counsel represents the school district in legal proceedings, litigation, court appearances, hearings and other disputes. The school district’s lead attorney also manages staff and contract attorneys and oversees policy development for the school district. The general counsel reports to the superintendent and school board.
Alleyne Chief Communications Officer – Stan Alleyne
The chief communications officer directs the internal and external communications functions and leads strategic communications for the superintendent, leadership team and schools. The chief also leads the creation of communications, public relations and marketing plans to manage and enhance the reputation of the school district. The chief serves as the superintendent’s primary media spokesperson and oversees Channel 15 and KBEM, the television and radio stations of MPS.
Bollinger Chief Administrative Officer – Mark Bollinger
The chief administrative officer oversees the following areas: emergency management, safety and security; facilities; operational student support services; community education; athletics; and culinary and nutrition services. The chief directs the development of solutions for division issues, monitors operations and assures the quality of the services and work products, leads the development of strategic plans and operational solutions that align with MPS goals and fiscal resources, develops action plans and metrics and analyzes operational results.
Doty Chief Operating Officer/Chief Finance Officer – Robert Doty
The chief operating officer/chief finance officer serves as the principal financial advisor to the superintendent and cabinet by providing leadership, direction and guidance in financial strategies and priorities. The chief compiles, evaluates and analyzes financial data and recommends solutions while ensuring that financial activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and accounting standards. The chief serves as the reporting line for the administrative, human resources and information technology divisions.
Don Hall Chief Information Officer – Don Hall
The chief information officer provides vision and leadership in strategic planning, accountability and the development and implementation of information technology. The CIO directs and manages the information technology function ensuring that data, information and technology are planned, implemented and maintained to support and enhance business operations and student instruction.
Kreyer Chief Human Resources Officer – Richard Kreyer
The chief human resources officer provides leadership for the full scope of functions provided by human resources, including workforce planning, talent management, compensation, employee and labor relations, professional development and organizational change. The chief provides advice and counsel on issues and develops strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Puetz Chief Academic Officer – Emily Puetz
The chief academic officer is responsible for creating the infrastructure to support the core work of the school district, teaching and learning, and for leading and managing all aspects of the instructional mission including the educational policies and practices that address student academic achievement. The chief also oversees the following areas: teaching and learning; and research, evaluation and assessment. The chief works to create a culture of high expectations and conditions that result in dramatic, accelerated student achievement.
Stever-zeitlin Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Accountability – Jill Stever-Zeitlin
The chief of strategic partnerships and accountability is responsible for leading special projects in support of the superintendent; conducting strategic outreach to key external stakeholder; and supporting the school district’s partnerships with selected philanthropic, community and business collaboratives. The chief leads the special projects team.
burroughs Chief of Equity and Engagement – James Burroughs
The chief of equity and engagement is responsible for overseeing the school district’s equity and inclusion work and directing family and community engagement efforts. The chief leads the following areas: school choice and student placement; engagement program operations and development; equal employment opportunity legal compliance; support services for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, staff and families; diversity partnership development; equity and inclusion training; and the school district’s overall integration plan.
fox Executive Director of Planning, Accountability and Performance Improvement – Meredith Fox
The executive director of planning, accountability and performance improvement directs efforts to achieve the accountability goals and objectives of the MPS strategic plan; builds organizational capacity in process improvement and project management; leads MPS strategic and operational planning efforts; and builds a link between business units and IT resources.
jordan Assistant to the Superintendent – Adrienne Jordan
The assistant to the superintendent assists and advises the superintendent and coordinates issues with the school board, government officials, regional organizations, advocates and community members. The assistant to the superintendent manages the interface between the superintendent and various stakeholders, analyzes problems and develops solutions.
Grathwol District Lobbyist for Legislative Affairs – Jim Grathwol
The district lobbyist for legislative affairs provides advice and counsel for the superintendent, school board and executive leadership team on public policy, funding and legislative issues concerning the school district. The district lobbyist represents the school district in all state and regional governmental relations programs that support the mission of MPS. The district lobbyist also proposes and advances legislative agendas and develops strategies to coordinate and secure support for legislation favorable to the school district.