Michael Carnes, Ed.D. Email and Phone Number

- Supervise student services staff including school nurses, 504 coordinators, lead counselors, and manager of pupil services. Lead Student Services programs, collaborating with CCA leadership, educational professionals, and other school staff to set departmental direction, hold staff accountable to goals and priorities, and ensure alignment of these goals with the CCA mission and vision. - Plan and direct professional and non-professional staff to develop and implement effective system-wide school health, counseling, school social work, instructional support, 504 programs, Title IX oversight, dropout prevention, crisis intervention, child abuse and neglect reporting, and Student Assistance Program services.

- Assisted K-12 building administrators with daily operations in K-12 education.- Provided expert consultation in areas of personnel management, scheduling, staff leadership, and safety/security as needed.- Assisted with the development of strategies and solutions to address challenges and ensure the smooth operation of the organization.- Acted as a resource for guidance and support in navigating complex issues related to leadership and management. Contributed to the overall success of the organization by offering valuable insights and recommendations for improvement.

- Served as the school's instructional leader for 125 staff and 1,100 students.- Supervised three assistant principals and other support staff.- Collaborated with the superintendent on school activities, school and student performance appraisals, and events that required further assistance. - Monitored the school’s budgetary requests and expenditures accordingly.- Assisted in hiring staff and worked with the superintendent on personnel issues when necessary.- Supervised, implemented, and evaluated certified staff in accordance to the Danielson Model.- Partnered with school counseling staff to strategically improve performance and effectiveness. - Implement sustainable school improvements, received district recognition PLC model.

- Served as the school's instructional leader for approximately 100 staff and 650 students.- Supervised and implemented the Danielson Model for staff.- Participated in the National Institute for School Leadership’s Executive Development Program for School Leaders. Worked with a NISL certified with a strong track record of success.Prepared budget requests for the high school.- Built a new master bell schedule for the high school to address student needs and allow more time for interventions, common planning, and PLC meeting time for staff. Results were published in the September 2017 issue of PA Administrator.- Build the school’s master schedule annually.- Utilized data school for strategic decision making including PVAAS, CDT, Teacher Evaluation, student grades, surveys.- Key member of the design team to oversee construction of a new high school. Effectively control costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials and equipment totaling $42 million project. Encouraged community-wide cooperation including government officials, architects, contractors, and other school district personnel to coordinate design and construction.- Presented at several conferences and school districts on the topics of career pathways, the Career and Education Work Standards, high school design, and building a structure within the bell schedule to best accommodate students.

- Provided a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning and implementing district policies and procedures without prejudice.- Maintained disciplinary records and discipline students with a philosophy of progressive discipline. - Engaged in court proceedings for witnesses, victims, and prosecutors for local court proceedings and expulsion hearings heard by the Board of Education. Work closely with local law enforcement.- Supervised and evaluated assigned staff, providing assistance when needed.- Assisted with increasing academic achievement that aligned with No Child Left Behind.- Managed the high school summer school program.Assisted in the building of and assigning of the bell schedule for students and staff.- Provided assistance in editing the high school curriculum guide and student handbook.- Organized various meetings for faculty, department chairs, and building advisory.- Attended and supervised athletic events, school-sponsored events and extracurricular activities.- Performed formal observations and informal walk-throughs of faculty.- Supervised students during the lunch periods.- Served as the liaison between the District and the Rotary Club of Hershey/Middletown. - Assisted with student course selection and ensured students understood graduation requirements, coordinated remediation program for seniors.

Coordinate Counseling services within the Middletown Area School Districts which includes School Counselors, Social Workers, Student/Family Services Specialists

- Responsible for programming and implementation of the PA CEW Standards K-12.- Counseled students on transitioning from high school to post-secondary education or employment.- Consulted with teachers, administrators, parents, and other school personnel to better understand the student and effectively plan for the student’s career development.- Managed the dual enrollment program by coordinating with MAHS and several post-secondary institutions.- Assisted district counseling staff with at-risk student referrals to appropriate social service agencies for intervention.- Led development and implementation of the developmental counseling curriculum through classroom instruction and activities.- Assisted administrators in gathering information required for program evaluation, updating of the high school curriculum guide.- Led the planning and execution of the 11 grade Post-Secondary Fair, Senior Interview Workshop, Annual Junior Job Shadow Day, Career Expo, and the Senior Final Career Action Plan writing and presentation.

- Worked with students at the middle school level focusing on academic, personal/social, and career development.- Composed the master schedule for all students and staff.- Coordinated all state and district level testing within the middle school.- Worked on a committee to improve student achievement. Led committee to strategically transition 5th-grade students and families to middle school called Families on Track.- Served on the Advisory, Academic, Student Assistance, Unity Day, Career Pathways, Herbert Schaffner Advisory Board committees.