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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
19-344
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 4, 2012
To recognize and honor Principal Janeece Docal of Powell Elementary School for her distinguished service to the children and parents of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
WHEREAS, Principal Janeece Docal was a Fulbright-Hays scholar to New Zealand, studying curricular frameworks and reform efforts;
WHEREAS, Principal Docal was the Washington Post Cultural Ambassador and
Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar to Japan;WHEREAS, Principal Docal joined the District of Columbia Public Schools in 2000 and worked as the Math, Science, Business Academy Coordinator; the English Department Chair; and Assistant Principal at the Columbia Heights Education Campus—Bell Multicultural Senior High School;
WHEREAS, Principal Docal has been the Principal of Powell Elementary School since 2009;
WHEREAS, prior to Principal Docal assuming leadership at Powell, parents had protested the quality of the school and a local survey showed only 50% satisfaction with the school;
WHEREAS, upon assuming leadership, Principal Docal immediately created an entry plan and interviewed staff, parents, community members, and students to determine the best strategy to improve Powell;
WHEREAS, Principal Docal worked with her staff to develop a clear mission statement and action plan and toured the community to introduce herself to parents and engage the community;
WHEREAS; Principal Docal immediately improved the building at Powell, removing 3 UHaul trucks of junk from the campus and making the facility bright and clean;
WHEREAS, at the end of the 2009-2010 school year; Principal Docal’s first year at the school, there was a 14% increase in reading;
WHEREAS, at the end of the 2010-2011 school year, there was a 16% increase in math;
WHEREAS, in the most recent parent survey, 98% of parents would recommend that a friend send his or her child to Powell Elementary School, and 97% of the parents think the school is on the right track for student achievement;
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Principal Docal, Powell Elementary School is in the Rising category for No Child Left Behind and won the "Rising Star" Award as part of the Quality Schools' Initiative from Fight for Children;
WHEREAS, Powell Elementary School is now in the Rising category for student growth; a Flamboyan Foundation Demonstration Site for Family and Student Engagement; as well as a member of the Fight for Children's Quality School's Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Principal Docal exemplifies excellence in educational and community leadership and has a proven track record of success in improving District of Columbia schools.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Principal Janeece Docal Recognition Resolution of 2012”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia commends and recognizes the distinguished efforts of Principal Janeece Docal to Powell Elementary School and the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
