As an extension of the Office of the Superintendent, responsibilities include providing assistance with office operations, investigating parent, staff and public inquiries, assisting in development of policies, coordinating staff and student recognition programs sponsored by NJDOE and City of Trenton as well as coordinate annual employees charitable campaign with approximately 2100 participants. Responsible for quality control, proofreading, design of district forms and creation of press releases and special reports as required. Other duties included regular visitation to schools, advice and counsel to Parent Liaisons, support services tor CHANGE coalition, co-facilitator of In-Service training to support staff and notary services to staff and parents. Served as Superintendent's designee on community boards and/or committees and actively pursued potential educational partners for student opportunities. Produced monthly District Happenings bulletin. Hosted weekly live radio broadcast entitled Report on the Trenton Public schools and a weekly update on district activities. From August 1994 to November 1999 worked as Confidential Secretary to chief school administrator. Responsibilities include performing a myriad of secretarial/administrative tasks including extensive records management of Board of Education mandates. Made recommendations to Superintendent on effective work methods, procedures, and communications. Prepared agendas for cabinet meetings, recorded minutes and transcribed meeting notes. Coordinated travel arrangements for Superintendent. Additional duties included reviewing and routing mail, preparing letters on routine matters, acting as liaison to community-based agencies as well as the general public. Created various forms for statistical reporting purposes and researched information in preparation for grant proposals and funding renewal. Assisted with creation and distribution of press releases and public service announcements.