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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2009-11-16 Item 3B - Appointment - Positions on Equity & Diversity Commission COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS VJILAw A 'qS+ Initials ITEM No. ¢t; ti Meeting Date f Prepared by Mayor's review Council mute,' a:_ 1 11/16/09 1 SO 1 1-4---1 J 1 l' 1 S 90 1 l I I (-j, I 1 ITEM INFORMATION CAS NUMBER: 09-161 1 ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2009 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Appointments to Equity Diversity Commission CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other Mtg Date Mtg Date 11/16/09 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal Pe7'R Police PV SPONSOR'S Appointments of Zakariya Palsha to Position #5 of the Equity Diversity Commission, SUMMARY term to expire July 31, 2010, and Carolyn Barge to Position #9 of the Equity Diversity Commission, term to expire July 31, 2010. The Council is being asked to confirm these appointments. REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utihties Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Confirm appointments. Comm' 1"I EE COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE 1 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 11/16/09 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 11/16/09 Informational Memorandum from Mayor dated 11/4/09 7 DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Haggerton DATE: November 4, 200 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO Equity Diversity Commission ISSUE There are currently a vacancies in Position #5 (school representative) and Position #9 (community representative) of the Equity Diversity Commission. I am pleased to forward to you the application of Zakariya Palsha. Mr. Palsha has been employed by the Tukwila School District for the past six years, and is currently assistant principal at Cascade View Elementary. His term in the unexpired Position #5 will expire on July 30, 2010. I am also pleased to forward the application of Carolyn Barge. Ms. Barge is a Tukwila resident with over 20 years of combined employment in education and human services. Her term in the unexpired Position #9 will expire on July 30, 2010. Forward to Regular City Council Meeting of November 16, 2009, for confirmation. Jim Haggerton, Mayor 9 Type or print clearly and return completed form to: Office of the Mayor; 6200 Southcenter Blvd; Tukwila WA 98i88 I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission: Arts Commission Equity and Diversity Commission Civil Service Commission Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) ?i yA r4./S'h. Address: j Ave Name: Phone, Day: Please check all that apply to you within the Tukwila City limits: School District Representative Business Owner /Manager Available to attend meetings: Evenings Daytime Present employer /occupation (if retired, please indicate former occupation): Hobbies /interests: Qualifications related to this position: Signature: Application for Appointment 6/20/03 Night: i L) City of Tukwila Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Human Services Board Library Advisory Board APPLICATION FOR APPOINTI�IENt Park Commission Planning Commission Sister City Committee Other: Date: y Se, I- 4 let Zip Code: ell 27 Email: /L/21 Phone: Occupational history/background: ..6, ✓P w.�k.� r r Professional/community activities (orgs., clubs, service groups, etc.): ,4ivi/ /1/cr4f e P%AS. MLm I L Cc. SC cgp 72 7 If you have previously served on one of the a bove boards /commissions, please provide details: Date: Resident High School Student 2' 7,f -1.2. TS✓1 o:•�/ r„ C%' rm ✓.�.T,e �1i ✓.L✓� S�Lv1ir/ PA Describe why you are interested in serving on this board /commission/committee: ;may /d /Jr" 4, h [s^. l_1rilM r„�Y .L� /r hN S� 1n s+�i^E. r/`L 's ,Q' 11 Y e../ n, I 114 e1 rs u /1/ `f 4 i b-t., z ei t Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record. For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding the boards or commissions, please call the Mayor's office at 206 433 -1850. •fa 11 SKILLS: Excellent leadership skills; extensive experience working with students, parents, and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds; extensive experience at the K -12 and university level; extensive experience working with ELL learners; excellent communication skills; excellent teaching and interpersonal skills; extensive experience working at the building level and district level; additional experience teaching high school courses and university courses. EDUCATION: M.Ed. School Administration (2007), Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. B.A. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education (2004), Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. A.A., Highline Community College (2002), Des Moines, WA. CERTIFICATION: Washington State Teaching Certificate Washington State Residency Principal Certificate PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: ZAKARIYA SALIM PALSHA 5108 55th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98118 Phone: +12062764547 (mobile) Email: ilteMilaillimp Assistant Principal (2008 present), Cascade View Elementary, Thorndyke Elementary and Tukwila Elementary Schools, Tukwila, WA. Serve as an Assistant Principal for all three elementary schools in the district. Provide the Superintendent with a holistic program view of all three elementary schools and their programs. Hire, observe and evaluate certificated and classified personnel Collaborate with three building Principals Conduct student discipline, provide support and behavior intervention and participate in student discipline hearings Lead and plan staff meetings Oversee budget and fiscal responsibilities for various programs Plan, implement, and evaluate District Elementary Summer Success Academy Plan, implement and evaluate District Adult Education Program Design effective volunteer program to assist our students "It Takes a Village" Program Serve as liaison with Community Based Organizations Manage State and Federal Grants Provide leadership for before and after school programs to support academics and recreation Work with two urban schools that are in "school improvement" status Chair building Incident Management Team Serve on various district level committees: District Improvement Plan, Curriculum Council and Professional Development Co -chair of the all three building leadership teams Member of the District Administrative Team Plan and coordinate building professional development Coordinate District Outdoor Education Program Provide leadership outreach to our diverse communities Prepare reports to the School Board of Directors Ensure overall safety of students and staff 13 14 District Office: Student and Family Support (2007- 2008), Learning and Teaching Department, Tukwila School District, Tukwila, WA. Worked with all the ELL students and families (K -12), particularly the immigrant and refugee students and families. Coordinated family programs— such as parent ESL, GED, Citizenship and Computer classes Managed State and Federal Grants Coordinated tutoring programs for students in their own language Developed and implement a district wide intramural program Provided family friendly school information meetings Provided support and behavior intervention for K -S Assisted principals in the development and implementation of before and after school programs to support student academic needs Served as the district liaison for the strategic planning process Presented to the Board of Directors at School Board meetings Teacher (2004 -2007) Tukwila Elementary School, Tukwila, WA. Taught all subjects in multiple grade levels, including reading, math, music, science, geography, and social studies. Prepared student centered, authentic, interactive, and continuous daily lessons Actively participated in School Improvement Process Directed elementary drama productions, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks Piloted materials for the Reading Curriculum Adoption Committee Created school's International Day a day to celebrate the numerous cultures in our building Participated on the Incident Management Team Coach 3` 5` grade boys /girls soccer for Seattle SCORES program Professor Assistant (2002 2007), Dept. of American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington. Co- taught beginning and advanced Swahili language and culture courses for five years tutored students, provided study sessions and executed procedural tasks for the professor. Assistant Aquatics Coordinator (2002 2005), Parks and Recreation, City of Seattle. Served as assistant aquatics coordinator and managed patron complaints and staff personnel supervised aquatic programs and managed facility rentals. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Board Member, Somali Community Services Coalition, Seattle, WA (2008 present). Member, National Association Elementary School Principals (NAEP) (2008 present). Nominee, World Educator Award, World Affairs Council, Seattle, WA (2008). Member, District Professional Development Committee, Tukwila School District (2008 present). Member, Association Washington State Principals (2007 present). Guest Speaker, Foster High School AVID class, Tukwila, WA (2007 2008). Representative, Department of Education roundtable discussion, Tukwila, WA (2006). Member, Center for Educational Leadership Institute, University of Washington, (2006). Volunteer, Inner City Outings (ICO) Program (2005- present). Representative, Tukwila Education Association (TEA) (2005- 2007). Chair and Creator, International Day Committee, Tukwila, WA (2004 present). Member, District Curriculum Council, Tukwila School District (2004 present). Member, Washington Education Association (WEA) (2004- 2007). Nominee, Partners in Education Award, Tukwila School District (2004 2007). Board Member, Treasurer, Tukwila Elementary Parent Teacher Association (2004- 2007). Soccer Coach, Seattle SCORES, Tukwila Elementary School (2004- 2006). 6O City of Tukwil a (if_a APPLICATION FOR APP&NTME Type or print clearly and return completed form to: Office of the Mayor; 6200 Southcenter Blvd; Tukwila WA 98188 I wish to be considered for appointment to the following board or commission: Arts Commission Equity and Diversity Commission Civil Service Commission Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Human Services Board Library Advisory Board Co ty- Oriented Po i g Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) Name. a lea r 1 42-- Address: 4Y .-dam uiCr0.d Ate /t/cL E /7 r� a Phone, Day: Night: Please check all that apply to you within the Tukwila City limits: School District Representative Business Owner/Manager Available to attend meetings: Z.Evenings )Daytime Present employer /occupation (if retired, please indicate former occupation): Occupational history/background: /J Professional/community activities (orgs., clubs, service groups, etc.): y; Hobbies/interests: 4' Va., 1 T/ /,1 S Qualifications related to this position: If you have previously served on one of the above boards /commissions, please provide details: Application for Appointment 6/20/03 Park Commission Planning Commission Sister City Committee Other: Date: Zip Code: Email: te Resident High School Student 7 Phone: ou are interested in serving on this board/commission/committee: Date: TUKWiLA tV f 4 2 T) Cr i` n 7 �7�Lf /'z Describe why 1 !/2'; 2 /7 127 .9 -7 r%! J 1t' cCJ /o r /9 /k"P U Signature: Note: Upon submission, all information on this form becomes public record For further clarification regarding this application or more information regarding Me boards or commissions, please call the Mayor's office at 206 -433 -1850. 15 SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Carolyn Barge 15254 Sunwood Blvd. Unit E -11 Tukwila, WA 98188 (206) 242-9723 Over 20 years combined employment in education and human services Developed student employment opportunities Developed and facilitated programs that generate parental involvement Provided all aspects of college counseling for students and parents Proficient in public speaking: panels, workshop facilitation, and classroom presentations Design and implement intervention strategies for students needing additional personal or academic support Six years counseling supervisory experience Seven years experience coordinating College Board Advanced Placement activities: AP Exams and AP Audit Experienced working with diverse groups and populations, including "at- risk," special needs, and Limited English Proficiency students and families Collaborated with the development of comprehensive guidance programs, based on the ASCA model at the local school level as well as State of Washington Above average fluency in Spanish EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2005 2009 2001— 2005 1996 2001 1995 1996 1991 1994 School Counselor Head Counselor School Counselor Vocational Director Adjunct Professor 1994 1996 Vocational Counselor Program Coordinator Case Manager Belief Academy 1992 Summer Coordinator The Overlake School Redmond, WA Garfield High School Seattle, WA Foster High School Tukwila, WA City University, School of Human Services Applied Behavioral Sciences Bellevue, WA Nathan Hale High School Seattle, WA Seattle Public Schools Denny M.S/Rainer Beach H.S. Seattle, WA King County Summer Youth Employment Program Seattle, WA 17 18 Page 2 Carolyn Barge EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (contd.) 1990 Fall 1988 1990 Job/Mentor Coordinator 1986 1988 Various Positions 1982 1985 Volunteer/Recruiter Relevant Organizational Affiliations Campaign Representative United Way of Thurston County Olympia, WA University of Washington Multicultural Alliance Partnership (MAP) /University of Washington Alumni Association University of Washington Counselor Advisory Board, 2001 2005 PNAIS Counselor Group Overlake Diversity Committee Overlake Safety Committee EDUCATION /CERTIFICATION 2000 Vocational Counselor Certification Probationary Certification 1999 2000 O.S.P.I. Vocational Administrative Intern Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 1994 Master of Education Guidance Counseling City University, Bellevue, WA ESA Continuing Certificate K -12 1977 Bachelor of General Studies Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL Albuquerque Business Education Compact/City of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM City of Albuquerque Library and Police Departments Peace Corps Guatemala/Michigan, Ohio REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Working with Diverse Groups: Carolyn Barge Addendum I am very comfortable working with diverse groups of students and adults. It is my belief that we have a responsibility in our society to teach and learn from each other about our culture, customs, religious beliefs, etc. I have worked in school settings where there were various clubs defined by a racial or ethnic group: Black Student Union, Asian American or Pacific Islander. I think these groups can be very validating for its members in terms of displaying an appreciation of their heritage. However, the real beauty derived from these groups is their coming together for a common cause and realize their differences as well as their similarities are powerful when unified. At The Overlake School our IM PACT Group is comprised of students that share different racial and cultural backgrounds, whose focus is to create dialogues and activities that enlighten our student body and faculty about historical and current events, cultural expression in our society as they relate to a diverse population. Our approach to diversity is very global. All departments have to demonstrate how they infuse diverse viewpoints and other relevant information into their teaching, which has a further impact on student's appreciation of a diverse world. enjoy students, all students regardless of their racial or cultural background. However, if I worked in a setting that has, or desires racial infinity groups, I would respect that, and seek creative ways for the group's students to develop their unique identities and facilitate activities that helped them gain an enhanced knowledge of the "other" groups. Classroom Presentations: During my experience as a Vocational Counselor, Vocational Director and School Counselor I have had many opportunities to deliver curriculum or lead guided discussions. For the first time in my counseling experience, since graduate school, I now have had the opportunity to work with middle school and high school students at The Overlake School. Classroom presentations and groups provide some of the most rewarding and scary experiences for a counselor. Students can sometimes be harsh judges or just not interested, but you continue providing these services, because they are very valuable. I always ask myself, a teacher or even a student, "Did I make my point During the past three years I have created classroom and seminar topics on a variety of subjects across grade levels. The presentations have addressed: college transition, bullying, leadership style, gossip, friendship, dating violence, social responsibility, role in community (on and off campus), and decision- making to name a few. Students complete an evaluation after each seminar, helps greatly with planning for the future and improvement. Currently, along with my colleague I am working on designing a comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention program for both Middle and Upper Schools. This is quite a challenge, but very rewarding as I see all of the time researching and compiling the data to be presented this week to the Upper School Head. 19