Andrew Luciani 1901 S Ocean Drive #101 Hollywood, FL 33019 andrewluciani@yahoo.

com 954-254-6633 Superintendent Search Duval County Public Schools Jacksonville, Florida Dear Search Committee: I would like to apply for the position of Superintendent of the Duval County Public Schools. I have served as everything from a classroom teacher to a superintendent in my forty plus years career. During this time I have been a principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and also administered an alternative program. Beyond the role of principal I held the position of North Area Director in the Broward School District supervising over thirty schools. I also held the position of Superintendent in four districts in New Jersey. Two of these positions were on an interim basis. These districts were all located in Northern New Jersey in the New York City Metropolitan Area. My focus has always been on students and families. I have developed and implemented programs that address the needs of all levels of learning and abilities. I have created and implemented curriculums that are relevant and exciting to students. My accomplishments include: .:. opening an elementary performing arts school .:. implementing a center for gifted and talented students in a failing urban middle school .:. launched a school wide technology program with a one to one laptop student ratio in another failing urban middle school .:. administered magnet programs for international affairs, business management, science, pre-engineering, and communications broadcast .:. developed partnerships at the high school allowing students to intern in the community at health related facilities .:. raised school grades significantly via data driven strategies at all schools In the roles of Area Director including:
staffing budget curriculum & instruction labor negotiations

and Superintendent

I was responsible for management

serving in emergency situations enhancing safety & security staff development risk management

facility maintenance & renovations public relations bringing referendums to the community transforming schools & districts

My experiences have prepared me to take on the challenges and tasks of the position of Superintendent of the Duval County Public Schools. Sincerely, A Jltdyew Luciau/ Andrew Luciani

Duval County Public Schools

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Jacksonville, Florida
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Andrew Luciani 1901 S Ocean Drive # 101 Hollywood, Florida 33019

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Record of Professional Institution

Education

(in reverse chronology) Graduation Date January 1976 January 1971 1985-1989 January 1985 Major Ed Adm/Supv Soc Sciences Drop Out Education Gifted Education Degree M.ED. B.A. Certification Certification

William Paterson University William Paterson University Broward County School Board Inservice Nova University, Florida

Record of Professional Title Interim Supt Interim Supt

Experience

(in reverse chronology) District State NJ NJ Enrollment 700 1000

Dates

7/1/11
11/15/11

9/1/11 6/30/11

Bloomingdale Prospect Park

Principal MS Supt Principal MS Supt

7/1/06 4/1/05 7/1198 7/1/97

6/30/09 6/30/06 3/30105 6/30/98 6/30/97 6/30/96 6/30/9 6/30/89 6/30/86 1981-83 1981 1977 1972

Broward Wanaque Broward Moonachie Broward Broward Broward Broward Broward NJ/Broward Broward Wanaque Wanaque

FL NJ FL NJ FL FL FL FL FL NJ/FL FL NJ NJ

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Area Director PK-12 7/1/96 Principal HS Principal MS Principal ES Principal Alt Assistant Principal Teacher Teacher Substitute Teacher 7/1/93 7/1/89 7/1/86 7/1/83 1977-79 1979 1972 1969

3,000 800 1100 100 Various Various 1000 Various

Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville,

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Closing date July 23, 2012

The School Board has identified the following qualities for the superintendent

of schools.

Please respond to each of the qualities stressing your experience, strengths, and abilities in each area, limiting your responses to between 200 and 300 words for each item.

1. A leader, who solicits, respects and values the input of stakeholders at all levels of the organization and who has demonstrated leadership in utilizing that input to create and sustain a culture of shared decision-making. Creating a culture of respect is one of the critical components to the success of the organization. Dignity has been a word that I use to describe the foundation of my leadership. The dignity of all individuals must be preserved and emphasized. This dignity comes in the form of accepting and seeking out all opinions perspectives and thoughts. An effective leader creates trust through this process and makes decisions based on what is best for children and families of the communities. I have modeled this leadership behavior throughout my career. Going back to the days as a classroom teacher I always played the part of a facilitator for learning in the classroom. The shared responsibility of learning and leading has been part of my day, to day operating character. As a principal, area director and superintendent I included community through meetings and discussion on every critical issue that came before me. I have been involved in areas and decisions ranging from core curriculum, innovative programs, budget development, labor negotiations, teacher evaluations, student management and all daily functions of operating both urban and suburban school districts. At all times stakeholders were involved with input in the decision making process. 2. A leader who supports and empowers principals, teachers and staff to improve organizational and student performance outcomes. In Broward County I was recognized as a "turn around principal". This comes out of a track record of great success in raising FCA T scores and decreasing incidents of student discipline and violence. As both a Principal and Superintendent I have felt those closest to the situation are best suited to effect and improve organization and student performance. The selection of the Principal is a function I consider extremely important to the leadership role. Members of the community must be part of this process and the Principal and staff must be empowered to move the school forward. The combined leadership organization work to implement programs of enhanced instruction in basic skills. Strategies such as, double dosing in math, reading and language arts have resulted in greater student achievement. I have also implemented opportunities for extended learning. Finally I have always worked with staff advisory boards, committees, and provided opportunities for open communication. 3. A proactive visionary, able to consider, plan and implement systemic change that increase the district's ability to recognize and respond to current and future challenges as they arise. Having a vision is critical to school leadership. The vision of a leader will shape the road map for a community educational plan and product. The vision must be clearly articulated and understood by the community. Once the vision is shared it becomes the inspiration for all stakeholders. The opportunities and outcomes I have produced in my schools, areas, and districts have produced great success for students throughout my career. Vision comes from ideas and values relating to people. Vision comes from strong leadership. Vision must encompass the future. Finally, vision must be in terms of the contest and culture of the community, (real and practical.) I have established a vision form many schools and districts. From the vision a school community moves on to the mission. The mission then sets out the values and actions that need to take place to achieve the vision.

Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville,

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4. Someone with strong organizational and leadership skills, able to collaboratively align and focus internal and external stakeholders' efforts to accelerate progress on achieving the district's goals for student and organizational performance. My success in having strong organizational ability comes through collaborative influence. Positional power often results in a difficult outcome. The use of collaborative leadership has allowed me to implement new and creative ideas and programs to veteran staffs and all community stakeholders. To bring systemic change to school communities is an easier task when done in collaborative fashion. The practice of a leader commanding and controlling usually ends up in a difficult battle. Authority to lead comes from your ability to communicate engage others and be convincing. I always model and demonstrate behavior that I wish to see in others. When dealing with others I always attempt to identify the leaders in the group. There is much to be done in this day of accountability and I know I will need the assistance of other leaders with the skill and capacity to help me. 5. A person of integrity who is trustworthy and whose relationships, with the board and across the district, are predicated on honest and open communications. People will engage you in whatever relationship is at hand if they trust you. A leader must be able to prove that they are knowledgeable, skilled at the task at hand and can get along with others. Trust and integrity are closely related. Trust requires more than one person. It is, believing or having faith in what one person says or does. Integrity is the act of one person. That person keeping their promises dong what they say they will do and acting as they profess to act. Integrity increases trust between people. When you read the reference letters that I have provided you can see the integrity and trust factors that I developed with the school districts and communities that I have served. Throughout a career of over forty years I have fixed broken schools. I have fixed broken school districts. As a leader I have helped individuals through both professional and personal trials of life. I have served as a teacher, a counselor, a mentor, and a leader. Throughout I have always preserved the dignity of the individual. The school boards that I have served know that I can be trusted as my personal integrity is a total commitment. My door, my mind and my heart are always open to those that I serve.

Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville,

FL

Closing date July 23,2012

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Andrew Luciani

1901 S Ocean Drive # 101, Hollywood, FL 33019 email: andrewluciani@yahoo.com phone: 954-254-6633
Profile: A school district leader in both a large urban district and small suburban districts with a

vision, commitment to mission, creativity, innovation, and a track record of improving all areas of school function and operations. A leader in curriculum and instruction, inspiring change, developing plans for safe and secure schools, negotiating fair contracts for employees, managing community stakeholder relationships, encouraging family and community engagement, and the use of technology for instruction, administration, and business.
Education: Master of Education, School Administration & Supervision, 1976 William Paterson

University, Wayne, NJ Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, 1971 William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Professional Experience: Superintendent / Chief School Administrator

December 2010 - September 2011 - Interim Superintendent in two small suburban school districts located in Northern New Jersey approximately twenty miles from New York City. Serving as the Chief School Administrator in an emergent situation. Prospect Park, NJ Bloomingdale, NJ both in Passaic County, NJ. 2005 - 2006 Superintendent, Wanaque, NJ, Passaic County. Small suburban community located approximately twenty-five miles from New York City 1997 - 1998 Superintendent, Moonachie, NJ, Bergen County. Small suburban Community approximately ten miles from New York City. Supervised and coached principals Developed and aligned curriculum Built instructional capacity Lead the community in focusing on student achievement Removed poor performing staff Implemented successful after school programs including SES Developed budget Worked with negotiating team to renew total staff contract on time Supervised the operations of Special Education from referral to placement Oversaw multi million dollar construction projects Developed District wide technology plans Responsible for safety and security plans Developed School District Calendar Set District wide goals Provided School Board guidance in operations and relations Set District wide goals Responsible for Marketing School District
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Area Director, 1996 - 1997, North Area, Broward School District, Broward County, Florida Supervised over thirty elementary, middle, and high schools Supervised and evaluated principals Assisted Area Superintendent in all school operations Participated as part of Superintendents Cabinet in absence of Area Superintendent Member of Superintendents Agenda Preparation Group PT A and Advisory Liaison Interviewed and recommended candidates to the principalship School Principalships - Broward County Florida Arthur Ashe Middle School 2006 - 2009, Fort Lauderdale Inner city middle school, moved from F school to C school Created, developed, implemented successful magnet program; Center for Intellectually Talented Youth (CITY) New program changed grade configuration from 6 -8 to 3 -8 Oversaw rapid diversity of student population Transported students countywide Significantly reduced incidences of violence Increased community and family engagement Crispus Attucks Middle School (two different periods) 2003 - 2005 & 1989 - 1993, Hollywood, FL Assigned to school two different times to turn school around From 2003 to 2005 brought school from D to B Developed and implemented three magnet programs, Communication/Broadcast Arts, Apple One to One providing all students with laptop computers, and Center for Instructional Technology Education (CITE) Implemented successful Saturday School Program offering academic and extra curricular classes Increased enrollment from below 500 students to over 900 Coconut Creek High School, 1993 - 1996 Coconut Creek, Florida Inner city high school with enrollment of 2,700 students Significantly reduced incidences of violence Highest increase of student writing scores of all high schools in Broward County Opened day care program for children of staff to retain teachers Enhanced community involvement with health fairs and Health Occupations program Partnered with senior living complex to increase school volunteer

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Mary Bethune Elementary School 1986 - 1989, Hollywood, Florida Assigned to declining elementary school proposed to be closed Developed Performing Arts Magnet Program Enrollment increased from 350 students to over 1000 in three years School has an annual waiting list for highly successful magnet Implemented one of the first before and after school programs in Broward County Oversaw rapid expansion of physical plant Monitored rapid diversity of student population

Assistant Principal, Broward County, Florida, (2 positions) NJ (1 position)

Ramblewood Elementary School, 1985 - 1986, Coral Springs, FL New River Middle School 1983 - 1985, Ft Lauderdale, FL Wanaque Elementary School, 1977 - 1978, Wanaque, NJ Supervised student management school wide Supervised and evaluated staff Developed student schedules Assisted principals with curriculum and instruction Facilitated food and transportation services Supervised interscholastic program

Classroom Teacher, 1972 - 1977, 1979 - 1983

Middle School Social Studies Teacher High School History and Geography Teacher

Substitute Teacher, 1969 - 1972

Substitute teacher K-12 while completing undergraduate degree

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