Help choose the next principal of Pleasant Plains Elementary

To parents of preschoolers in LRV (and anyone else who is considering Pleasant Plains Elementary School for next school year and beyond):

PPES parents received a letter this week, announcing the July 1, 2015 departure of the current principal, Ms. Maureen Partilla. She has been at PPES for the last 11 years.

The letter, from Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip, Assistant Superintendent, Zone 2, stated that BCPS has to acquire input from school staff and community members as part of their process for selecting a new principal.

There will be a meeting for all PPES parents and community members on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the PPES library. Dr. Wheatley-Phillip is inviting everyone to come and give their input, and states, "I am committed to hearing from all stakeholders and learning the characteristics and leadership skills that you would like to see in the next principal of Pleasant Plains Elementary." The letter also states that the information gathered will be "used to develop a principle profile and a list of questions to use during the applicant screening and selection process."

The current staff members at PPES will be giving their input at a separate meeting.
Just wanted to make you aware, in case you want to attend the parent/community meeting, which is less than a week from today. If you can't attend the meeting, you can email your comments to Dr. Wheatley-Phillip at mwheatleyphillip@bcps.org.

-Monica Williams