Schools shuffle administrators, hire new principal

Ralph Schneider of Phoenix is the new Douglas High School principal.

The decision was made last week during a meeting in which some position were shuffled within the district.

In addition to the hiring of Schneider, DHS Assistant Principal Daniel Bates was given athletic director responsibilities at a total salary of $67,000 annually.

The previous athletic director, Randy Walker, was moved to DHS Assistant Principal with a salary of $67,584.

Schneider, who’s salary is $78,750, was hired to replace Bonnie Lopez, who moved up to assistant superintendent for the district.

Most recently, Schneider has been the Educational Consultant/Marketing Director for Teen AA in Phoenix. The program was designed to assist students with addictive behaviors.

Prior to that position, he worked as the Orangedale Elementary/Junior High principal and Madison Meadows Middle School, both in Phoenix; and South Amherst Middle School in Ohio from 2001 to 2009. Among his accomplishments, he cites:

√ Successfully led three schools to performing/performing plus/excelling status.

√ Utilized building budget to save the district 20 percent of annual budgeted amount.

√Obtained grants and developed motivational strategies to inspire students and staff.

√ Educational leader for 55 certified and non-certified staff with 750 students.

He previously also served as assistant principal at a Ohio high school.