STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION t y ‘sate supeenint a Caseaton | September 22, 2016 MEMORANDUM To: Members, Birmingham City Board of Education FROM: Michael Sentance, State Superintendent of Educ: RE: Birmingham City Schools Superintendent It has come to my attention that the Birmingham City Board of Education has scheduled a special-called meeting this afternoon in order to discuss the leadership of your school system. In my role as State Superintendent of Education, | am requesting a conference with | you in order to obtain information regarding leadership continuity and board governance. Accordingly, | am requesting that you delay any decision regarding the | employment of Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan until after our conference. Please contact my office at 334-242-9704 by the close of business Monday, September 26, 2016, so that the necessary arrangements may be made. | look forward to the opportunity to speak with you about our mutual interest in advancing the future of Birmingham City Schools. MSIAS pc: Dr. Yvette Richardson, Vice President Alabama State Board of Education