Education
PVSchools Select New Superintendent; Term Starts July 1 By Anne Greenberg, PVSchools Governing Board President
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he PVSchools Governing Board had the opportunity to interview three extraordinary finalists for the position of PVSchools’ superintendent. Following robust discussion that included feedback from the community forum and stakeholder interviews, the PVSchools Governing Board unanimously selected Troy Bales, Ed.D., to serve as superintendent beginning July 1. His contract was approved at an April 8 Governing Board meeting.
Dr. Bales has served as assistant superintendent of human resources for PVSchools since 2016. From 1999 to 2016, Dr. Bales held positions within PVSchools as principal at the elementary and high school levels. Before joining PVSchools, he was the executive director of human resources at Glendale Elementary School District. He is a member of the American Association of School Administrators, the Arizona School Administrators Association, the Association of School Curriculum and Development, the American Association of School Personnel Administrators, the Arizona Association of School Personnel Administrators, and the Board of Directors of Teen Lifeline. Dr. Bales earned an associate of arts degree in general studies from North Iowa Community College, a bachelor’s of science degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa, and a master’s of arts degree in education administration and a doctorate in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. James P. Lee, Ed.D., is currently serving as acting superintendent. Dr. Bales and Dr. Lee will work together in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
Phoenix Public Library Branches Resume Limited In-Building Visits
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hoenix Mayor Gallego and Phoenix City Council recently approved Phoenix Public Library’s plan to restore in-building visits.
may request a reservation at the door as available. Each facility’s occupancy allowance will have a designated number dedicated to accommodating drop-in customers.
Restoration of in-building visits will roll out in three separate library location groupings with the first group of eight – Burton Barr Central Library, Agave Library, Desert Broom Library, Cesar Chavez Library, Cholla Library, Ironwood Library, Mesquite Library and Palo Verde Library – offering in-building visits.
Customers making a reservation will be able to: • Use a computer or the internet • Browse the library collection • Use a printer, scanner, or copier • Pick up holds • Check out materials • Check out a laptop and/or WiFi hotspot
All in-building visits require a 45-minute reservation, face coverings and social distancing. Advance reservations can be made at select locations up to three days prior via phoenixpubliclibrary.org or through the Library’s Call Center at 602-262-4636. Drop-in customers 14 • May 2021 • NORTH 32ND NEWS
The second and third library location groups will continue with the current curbside service and hours until they transition to the in-building visits service model (Monday, May 3 and then Monday, May 17 respectively). Specific schedules, hours of operation and complete details will be updated regularly on phoenixpubliclibrary.org. myhyperlocalnews.com
