1. Talent Management Director Professional Development Coordinator
Teacher Committees
Debbie Miser
Talent Management Director
Lee Simmons
Professional Development Coordinator
June 14, 2016

2. Huntsville Organizes a Talent Pool of Distinguished Teachers to Be Considered for Membership on Various Committees
Principals recommend distinguished teachers each year who have:
Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school
Exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence in the profession
More than three (3) years of dedication to teaching students in the Huntsville City School System
Strong long-range potential for professional and policy leadership
Engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the community

3. Distinguished Teachers Are Assigned to Committees to Meet Requirements of the Consent Order and Other HCS Standards
The Consent Order requires the District to ensure that the racial composition of each committee… approximates the District-wide racial composition of certified staff, except in exigent circumstances (e.g. individual calls in sick on short notice), which will be documented by the District.
Additional measures that are considered for the composition of each committee includes the following:
Content area taught
School assignment
Years of experience

4. In Each of the Past 5 Years, the Racial Composition of Each Committee Has Approximated the District-Wide Racial Composition of Certified Staff
% of Teachers
% of HCS Teachers who were Black
Academic Year

5. In Each of the Past 5 Years, the Racial Composition of Each Committee Has Approximated the District-wide Racial Composition of Certified Staff
% of Teachers
% of HCS Teachers who were Other
Academic Year

6. Over the Past 5 Years, Interview Committee Members Averaged About 16 Years of Teaching Experience
Interview Committee Members Years of Experience
Academic Year

7. Teacher Committees for Huntsville City Schools Are Deliberately Managed to Ensure Maximum Effectiveness
Principals recommend distinguished teachers to serve on committees each year
Huntsville City Schools ensures that committees meet requirements set forth by the Consent Order and represent the schools across the district
Over the past five years, the racial composition of each committee approximated the district-wide racial composition of certified staff
Over the Past 5 Years, Interview Committee Members Averaged About 16 Years of Teaching Experience