To recommend personnel procedures which support and encourage the hiring of staff of diverse language and racial backgrounds, experiences, ethnicity, and disability status. To make personnel and staffing recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools by January 2000. The task force met from August 1999 through February 2000. Data sources included central office records, interviews and discussion with staff, as well as meetings with community and Diversity Task Force members. Demographic Trends Arlington enrollment statistics reveal dramatic changes in diversity of racial, ethnic, language backgrounds and special education needs among students.
Recommendations Create a statement of purpose for hiring a diverse staff.
Develop a job description for a Human Resource professional that aligns with the recommendations of this task force. Hire a Human Resources professional. This person should have human resource training and experience. Ideally, this person will be designated as a senior director or high level manager. Establishment of systematized procedures for sourcing and hiring.