Matrix (Criteria) used in selection of Interview Panel 2008-2009 Superintendent Search

Constituent groups Represented: (not in any specific order)

• Teachers
• Administrators
• Central Office Staff
• Union(s)
• Parents
• Community members without children in the PPS
• Ethnic/Diverse representation (25% of the population in PPS)
• Education Partners outside of PPS
• Business Partners
• Student- Youth Voice
• Other employees outside of teachers, administrators and central office

Other factors represented: (not in any specific order)

• Refugee/Immigrant Experience
• Social Services Experience
• Special Ed Experience
• “Fresh” Perspectives
• Gender balance
• No possible conflicts of interests or conflicts that could be perceived by the community
• All levels of PPS represented- Elementary, Middle and High School
• Various styles of learning represented
• All parts of the City of Portland covered (residence)
• Various levels of involvement in PPS
• Working Class represented
• Professionals represented
• Who do the prospective members represent in the community?