District 200 Starts the Year with New Superintendent and Four New Principals
These educators are learning what they need to know fast, just like the freshmen.
This year, District 200 has four new principals and a new superintendent, Dr. Brian Harris. Harris assumes responsibility for one preschool center, 13 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools. At the Sep. 8 school board meeting, Harris reported the 10-day district enrollment at 13,481 students, down slightly, 125 students, from last year. "It's a complex role," Harris said of his new job. With more than 13,000 students, roughly 1,500 employees and 20 schools, "It's a big organization and the job is a huge responsibility." He added, "It's made easier when we concentrate on one goal: student achievement. That's our responsibility in public education." By the time Harris took the job, District 200 had a two-year teacher …
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