|  | Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education Chooses Meria Carstarphen As Superintendent
3/28/2006 8:35 PMSaint Paul Public Schools Board of Education Chooses Meria Carstarphen As Superintendent
Saint Paul, Minn. — The Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education
today announced they have offered the position of Superintendent of
Saint Paul Public Schools to Meria Carstarphen. She has accepted the
position, pending contract negotiations.
Meria Carstarphen is currently the Chief Accountability Officer for the
District of Columbia Public Schools, a position she has held since
2004. In this diverse urban district, Ms. Carstarphen is
responsible for all school sites, all students, all assistant
superintendents and all school principals, as well as a budget of $350
million of the district's $900 million budget. For a full profile and a
photo, visit www.spps.org.
"I'm thrilled to have the chance to lead a district like Saint Paul,"
said Carstarphen. "I'm looking forward to continuing the success this
district has had in recent years and ensuring every single student gets
the world-class education they deserve."
Carstarphen was chosen by the Saint Paul Public Schools Board of
Education from a field of five candidates during an intense process
involving meetings with community groups, a public forum, and
interviews with the School Board.
"We're confident that Meria Carstarphen is the best person to lead
Saint Paul Public Schools and build on the success we've experienced,"
said Elona Street-Stewart, Saint Paul Public School Board Chair. "It
was a tough decision, and all five candidates brought amazing
experience and talent to the table, but we ultimately felt that she
would be the best fit."
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