MEMORANDUM

LANCE LOTT, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Some progress continues to be made with respect to Chancery operations. The last few weeks overall performance has been considerably better. This past week we experienced some slower performance related to grade entry and report card processing. Report cards will be distributed next week with no known exceptions at this time.

We are targeting hardware and software upgrades to Chancery during the week of spring break. Both of these efforts are aimed at improving overall system performance and readying the system for the 2005-2006 student scheduling process. A team of LSS and I/T personnel are working on a detailed and structured plan to help ensure accurate schedules are generated at each school. This project will be formally getting underway in the next few weeks as principals and staff members begin attending training sessions to prepare them for scheduling.

DR. LAVONEIA STEELE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

The Nashville Area Chamber Of Commerce Realtors Visit to Metro Schools

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored Realtors visit to Metro Schools
will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Please save this date.

WOODY MCMILLIN, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Worked with Jay Nelson in Food Services on Dateline Television visit to multiple cafeterias across system; provided information to show producer and coordinated information with Metro Health Department.

Continued work on Bordeaux Enhanced Option School playground community project with KaBoom and Home Depot.

Began work on Isaac Hayes visit to two schools for assembly programs and check presentations.

Worked on “Healthy You” publication for all schools and central office staff.

Continued work on Smyrna Airshow event in May (arrangements to provide free tickets to all MNPS elementary students).

Continued work on Teacher of the Year ceremony elements.

On site for State of Schools Address, Parents Advisory Council Meeting & Mayors Night Out.

Made additional Report Home corrections, sent text to ELL Office for Spanish translation—laid out Spanish version.

Prepared web copy for Congressional Art Contest.

Gathered and provided photos and logo files for web redesign project.

Continued work on March 1 Hall of Fame event.

Responded to numerous media calls—State of Schools speech, graffiti at Hillsboro, Black History Month interview with teacher, teacher of the year photo request, incident with New Beginnings students at Cockrill site; proposed new elementary school; teacher-student issues.

Created and provided text files of Student Handbook.

Continued work on Sports Hall of Fame event.

Continued work on Inter-High Council upcoming activities.

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