In a note from Arlene Silveira last night I learned:
The Madison Board of Ed has unanimously selected Dr. Daniel Nerad to be the next Superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Dr. Nerad is currently the Superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public Schools. Information on Dr. Nerad is attached.
The press release reads as follows:
Dr. Daniel Nerad selected as new Superintendent of MMSD
The Madison Board of Education unanimously voted to select Dr. Daniel Nerad as the next Superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Dr. Nerad has conditionally accepted the position, pending a final background check, successful contract negotiations and a site visit by a delegation from the Board. Dr. Nerad is currently the Superintendent of the Green Bay Area Public School District.
The interview process was extensive with each candidate being observed as they visited schools, met with staff, participated in a community “meet and greet” and interviewed with the Board for over 4 hours. Each candidate was initially screened and interviewed by the district’s consultant, Hazard, Young and Attea (HYA).
Throughout the interview process, the Board referred back to the list of “Desired Superintendent Characteristics” developed by the community in September. It became evident why Dr. Nerad was Wisconsin’s 2006 Superintendent of the Year. The Board was impressed with his work with diverse communities, collaborative decision-making practices and his innovative engagement of the community. Dr. Nerad also believes in research-based instructional strategies to challenge and engage students at all points along the educational performance continuum.
The Board believes Dr. Nerad has the skills and track record required to take the MMSD to a higher level. His leadership style embraces community engagement. In setting the vision to move the district forward, Dr. Nerad has high expectations of the Board, staff, community and himself.
The Board is very happy with the process conducted by HYA. “From the community input sessions through the final candidate deliberations, we are pleased with the community and staff involvement and the caliber of candidates brought forward by our consultant, said Arlene Silveira, President of the School Board. “The Board worked together as a team to make this a successful process.”
“The Board of Education would like to thank our staff and community for their involvement, feedback and support during this process,” said Silveira. “The Board also thanks all of the candidates who visited our district, a very impressive group of leaders who believe in success for all children.”
The Board and administration will be working on a transition plan. Dr. Nerad is scheduled to take the helm of the district on July 1, 2008. Art Rainwater, the current Superintendent, will retire on June 30.
For more information, contact: Ken Syke, 663-1903, or Joe Quick, 663-1902.
About Dan Nerad
Professional Experience
• Superintendent of Schools and Learning, Green Bay Area Public School System, 7/2001 – present
• Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Green Bay Area Public School System, 7/1996-6/2001
• Executive Director of Curriculum, Green Bay Area Public School System, 7/1991-9/1996
• Supervisor of Children At-Risk Programs, Green Bay Area Public School System, 7/1989-6/1991
• School Social Worker, Green Bay Area Public School System, 8/1975-8/1989Education
• Bachelors Degree, Social Work, UW-Madison, 1973.
• Masters Degree, Social Work, UW-Madison, 1975.
• Specialist Degree, Educational Administration, UW-Milwaukee, 1991.
• Doctorate Degree, Educational Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, 2002.Honors and Awards
• 2007 American Association of School Administrators Civic Star Award
• 100 District Leader Network for Civic Engagement and Service Learning
• 2006 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year
• 2006 Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay Service to Youth Award
• Green Bay Drug Alliance Outstanding Education Award
• National Association for Community Leadership – Distinguished Leadership AwardCommunity and Civic Memberships
• The New North – Executive Committee and Board
• Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors
• Junior Achievement Advisory Board
• Wisconsin Teach Retirement Board
• Bay Area Community Council Board
• Advisory committees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Milwaukee
• Institute for Learning Partnership Board – University of Wisconsin-Green BayProfessional Memberships
• American Association of School Administrators – Governing Board Member
• Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators – Large District Caucus Chair
• Minority Student Achievement Network – Governing Board
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• Phi Delta Kappa
