Restore Principal, Dr. Derek Jordan of Adam Clayton Powell Paideia Academy.
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Dr. Derek Jordan, Principal of the only Level 1 plus Elementary School in South Shore for the last 8 years. He is 1 of 2 African American Male Principals in the South Shore Elementary School area within District 299. Dr. Jordan arrived in 2007 and remove Powell Academy from probation within 1 year. He has received awards for 95% attendance, exceeded standardized testing for grades kindergarten through 2nd grade, less than 5% misconduct issues, Zero gangs in the school, Zero teacher grievances in 8 years. Powell Academy under Dr. Jordan’s leadership achieved 100% Reach Evaluation and compliant for the last 2 years. Finally, he also received a Principal Performance Rating of Exceeding in all areas.
Under Dr. Derek Jordan’s leadership, Powell Academy rated highest in Ambitious Instruction, Effective Leadership, Collaborative Teachers, and Supportive Environment. Powell Academy currently has a fully functioning LSC and PAC. His contract was renewed for 4 years with full LSC approval on June 2015. Then assured by Jose Villasenor, Deputy Director of Office of Local School Council Relations, of continued employment.
On August 20, 2015 Dr. Jordan received notification from CPAA (Chicago Principals Administrators Association) stating effective August 14, 2015 that he would no longer be Principal of Powell Academy without cause. The reassignment location was home. There is no reason given for abrupt reassignment, thus a breach of a duty of good faith and fair dealing. Dr. Jordan has been removed without due process and lack of participation from LSC. Chief McDade violated Public Policy to reassign Derek Jordan for reasons that society recognizes as illegitimate grounds for reassignment.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 27, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
August 25, 2015
132 Comments
Dr. Jordan served as Assistant Principal at Percy L. Julian High School during my high school career. In 10 years, I've yet to come across a more passionate, committed educator. Replacing him would be an injustice to the students, faculty and parent body.
All three of my draughters went to powell academy, two graduated and one still there. I really like the way he handle things and how he teach the children to be responsible. I've been knowing him for 8 years now same routine. He's a great principal and I feel he should stay.
Since PARCC is a statewide recognized exam, we researched PARCC Scores at Powell and Powell students met and accomplished the State of Illinois average for success with PARCC too. No one could not manipulate those scores. Good job Powell teachers & Jordan!!!! Miss Moore - Retired Principal
Sadden to know that Mr. Jordan was re-assigned without reason. My child has attended Powell Academy since 1st grade she is now in the 5th grade. During her journey Dr. Jordan has only proven to be a leader, a teacher, but most importantly a great team player. Bring Dr. Jordan back!
CPS is a business and this shows their lack of caring about the education of Chicago Youth. Not sure how a dedicated Principle who has demonstrated his professionalism in meeting CPS Matrix gets relived of his duties and is sent home as a place of duty.
Bring him back!
I witnessed Dr. Jordan receiving the N.A.A.C.P. Leadership Award and he had programs for the South Shore Community all year. Come back Jordan..
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Restore Principal, Dr. Derek Jordan of Adam Clayton Powell Paideia Academy.
Facts
Dr. Derek Jordan, Principal of the only Level 1 plus Elementary School in South Shore for the last 8 years. He is 1 of 2 African American Male Principals in the South Shore Elementary School area within District 299. Dr. Jordan arrived in 2007 and remove Powell Academy from probation within 1 year. He has received awards for 95% attendance, exceeded standardized testing for grades kindergarten through 2nd grade, less than 5% misconduct issues, Zero gangs in the school, Zero teacher grievances in 8 years. Powell Academy under Dr. Jordan’s leadership achieved 100% Reach Evaluation and compliant for the last 2 years. Finally, he also received a Principal Performance Rating of Exceeding in all areas.
Under Dr. Derek Jordan’s leadership, Powell Academy rated highest in Ambitious Instruction, Effective Leadership, Collaborative Teachers, and Supportive Environment. Powell Academy currently has a fully functioning LSC and PAC. His contract was renewed for 4 years with full LSC approval on June 2015. Then assured by Jose Villasenor, Deputy Director of Office of Local School Council Relations, of continued employment.
On August 20, 2015 Dr. Jordan received notification from CPAA (Chicago Principals Administrators Association) stating effective August 14, 2015 that he would no longer be Principal of Powell Academy without cause. The reassignment location was home. There is no reason given for abrupt reassignment, thus a breach of a duty of good faith and fair dealing. Dr. Jordan has been removed without due process and lack of participation from LSC. Chief McDade violated Public Policy to reassign Derek Jordan for reasons that society recognizes as illegitimate grounds for reassignment.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 27, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
August 25, 2015
132 Comments
Dr. Derek Jordan in an superior educator who restored educational integrity and excellence to Powell School. The community is being done an injustice being deprived of his educational leadership.
Dr. Jordan served as Assistant Principal at Percy L. Julian High School during my high school career. In 10 years, I've yet to come across a more passionate, committed educator. Replacing him would be an injustice to the students, faculty and parent body.
All three of my draughters went to powell academy, two graduated and one still there. I really like the way he handle things and how he teach the children to be responsible. I've been knowing him for 8 years now same routine. He's a great principal and I feel he should stay.
Since PARCC is a statewide recognized exam, we researched PARCC Scores at Powell and Powell students met and accomplished the State of Illinois average for success with PARCC too. No one could not manipulate those scores. Good job Powell teachers & Jordan!!!! Miss Moore - Retired Principal
Sadden to know that Mr. Jordan was re-assigned without reason. My child has attended Powell Academy since 1st grade she is now in the 5th grade. During her journey Dr. Jordan has only proven to be a leader, a teacher, but most importantly a great team player. Bring Dr. Jordan back!
CPS is a business and this shows their lack of caring about the education of Chicago Youth. Not sure how a dedicated Principle who has demonstrated his professionalism in meeting CPS Matrix gets relived of his duties and is sent home as a place of duty.
Bring him back!
I witnessed Dr. Jordan receiving the N.A.A.C.P. Leadership Award and he had programs for the South Shore Community all year. Come back Jordan..
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Dr. Derek Jordan in an superior educator who restored educational integrity and excellence to Powell School. The community is being done an injustice being deprived of his educational leadership.