Tag: Michael Giles
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Denver Public Schools board gives superintendent new contract, with raise
In a split vote Thursday, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 to give Superintendent Alex Marrero a raise two years before his existing contract was to end. In explaining the vote, Board President Xóchitl Gaytán said that while Marrero helps the largest school district in Colorado, his pay was the 12th highest.…
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Aurora Public Schools negotiating contract with sole superintendent finalist
Aurora Public Schools began conducting contract negotiations with Michael Giles after he was named the sole finalist to become the district’s next superintendent. The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously April 27 to select Giles from among three finalists, concluding a four-month search process. Giles is slated to assume the role July 1,…
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Aurora Public Schools superintendent finalist lays out vision to make APS ‘destination district’
One of the three finalists to become Aurora Public Schools next superintendent says he is the right leader to bring cultural change to the community and make APS a destination district. The school board is expected to make its decision in late April or early May after conducting public interviews with the candidates on April…
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Aurora Public Schools superintendent finalist: Alleged links to school scandal inaccurate
Andre Wright, a finalist for Aurora Public Schools’ next superintendent, said if he gets the job, he wants to make sure no students get left behind in the midst of Aurora’s rapid growth and socioeconomic evolution. “When the opportunity presented itself, I said, ‘I know what the district needs. I know how quickly we can…