Superintendent Message
Letter: Update on Central Office reorganization to support schools - July 24, 2024
Dear SAISD Familia,
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 13! As we prepare for the start of another amazing school year, we want to update you on how our Central Office will be aligned to best support our schools. In the spirit of our Strategic Plan, we are always learning and on a journey of continuous improvement, evolving to better support our schools and impact our students positively. By constantly analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, we strive to grow and adapt to meet the needs of our community. Our organizational structure is a living entity, ever-growing and becoming increasingly responsive to the needs of our district.
Effectively immediately, some departments are being strategically positioned to enhance the support Central Office provides across the district.
Please note the following new reporting and support structures:
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Deputy Superintendent Shawn Bird will oversee all of Academics, School Leadership, and Partnership Services.
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Deputy Superintendent Patti Salzmann will oversee all of Operations, Human Capital Management, and Strategy.
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Chief of Staff Toni Thompson will oversee Legislative and External Relations.
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Chief of Data Operations and Services Theresa Urrabazo will oversee Access and Enrollment.
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Chief of Communications Laura Short will oversee Family and Community Engagement.
Click here and you will find an organization chart that displays the new structure.
We are very grateful to you for being part of the SAISD Familia, and all the hard work you do to help our students. Our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and excellent learning environment for all of our students is unwavering. It fills me with immense pride to see departments and campuses working together relentlessly to ensure students realize their power to shape the world.
As we embark on this new school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for the wonderful achievements that lie ahead. Together, we will reach new heights and create lasting, positive change for our students.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
In service,
Jaime