Search Continues For New Assistant Principal For Madison Schools

MADISON, NJ —The Madison Public School District recently announced the creation of a new Assistant Principal position at Madison High School for the upcoming school year.

Under this position, he or she will be responsible for curriculum leadership, building operations support, and oversight of the school's athletics program, among other things.

According to school officials, the Assistant Principal will be responsible for the following duties under the supervision of the Madison High School Principal:

General:

• Supervision of professional staff
• Support of students and student wellness
• Operational oversight
• Curriculum leadership in designated content areas
• Communication with district families on key initiatives
• Other initiatives and areas as needed

Athletics:

• Supervise and evaluate all athletic programs on a seasonal basis
• Supervise, evaluate, and hire all coaching personnel
• Prepare and manage athletic budgets for high school athletic programs
• Be present at and ensure that all athletic contests and practices are conducted in a manner that promotes the safety of participants and spectators
• Develop schedules that allow teams an equitable opportunity to play and practice
• Develop procedures and supervise inventory, maintenance and storage of all athletic equipment
• Coordinate athletic and physical registration of student-athletes with the School Nurse
• Coordinate the use and upkeep of facilities with the Director of Buildings & Grounds
• Coordinate transportation by all athletic teams with the Business Administrator
• Oversight and management of Booster Clubs.

During a recent board of education meeting, Madison Superintendent Mark Schwarz announced that two district employees would be leaving the district in the coming weeks.

Dan Ross, Assistant Superintendent, has accepted a position as the new Superintendent of Dunnellon Schools, and Andrea Padelsky, High School Assistant Principal in charge of Athletics, has accepted a position as Assistant Principal at Jefferson Township High School, Schwarz said.

"We are not going to be hiring a replacement assistant superintendent. Instead, we are going to divide up Mr. Ross’s responsibilities… His assignments pulled him between HR and curriculum and instruction,” Schwarz said.

The plan is to hire someone whose sole focus and attention will be on curriculum and instruction, according to the board.

A special meeting will be held prior to the Aug. board meeting to discuss all potential new hires and candidates, according to Schwarz.