PR 25-0299 — Public Charter School Board Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan Confirmation Resolution of 2023

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InRESOLVED, accordanceBY withCOUNCIL sectionOF 2THE ofDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the Confirmation“Public ActCharter ofSchool 1978,Board effectiveShukurat MarchAdamoh-Faniyan 3,Confirmation 1979Resolution (D.C.of 2023”.

Law 2-142;

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Official Code§ 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 2214 of the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995, approved April 26, 1996 (110 Stat.

1321;

D.C.

Official Code§ 38- 1802.14), I am pleased to nominate:

Ms.

Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan 18th Place, SE Washington, DC 20020 (Ward 8) for reappointment as a member of the Public Charter School Board, for a term to end February 24, 2027.

Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above mentioned nominee, along with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.

I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or Steven Walker, Director, Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information.

2 ~ at the request of the Mayor 5 7 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To confirm the reappointment of Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan to the Public Charter School Board.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Public Charter School Board Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan Confirmation Resolution of 2023".

The Council oftheof the District ofColumbiaof Columbia confirms the reappointment of:

Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan 18th Place, SE Washington, DC 20020 (Ward 8) as a member oftheof the Public Charter School Board, pursuantestablished toby section 2214 of the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995, approved April 26,199626, 1996 (110 Stat.

Official Code§Code § 38-1802.14), for a term to end February 24, 2027.

The Council ofthe District ofColumbia shall transmit a copy ofthisof this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office oftheof the Mayor.

Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan Description Over ten years of comprehensive experience in the education and nonprofit sector including leadership, teaching coaching, policy, community organizing, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and human capital management.

Innovative, results-oriented thinker consulted by senior leaders and peers as subject matter expert on public education policy, program evaluation, strengthening organizational culture, and building authentic relationships in and with communities.

Strengths include developing performance metrics, building teams, creating infrastructure, and managing operations for start-ups and new initiatives.

Specialization • Adult Learning, training & • Program & Project • Community engagement facilitation Management • Knowledge Management • Curriculum Design, • Human Capital • Multi-million dollar Development & Management Fundraising Strategy Implementation • Program Assessment & • Strategic Planning • Policy Analysis Reorganization • Coaching Professional Experience (Full-Time) Reading Partners DC I Executive Director IMar 2020- Present! Washington, DC • Raise $3 million in local revenue and manage regional expenses • Manage and develop a team of 20 staff, over 30 AmeriCorps members, and 1,300 weekly volunteers • Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan to strengthen organizational infrastructure and build capacity to support future growth.

• Provide executive oversight of all program operations:

compliance, quality assurance, and program efficacy to ensure exceptional student outcomes • Develop strategic partnerships to support Reading Partners' community engagement and volunteer recruitment efforts.

• Oversee all business functions (accounting, HR, IT, legal, etc.) • Recruit, train, and manage 16 person Regional Board Slu;kurat Adamoh-FansResume Page l Leadership For Education Equity I SD, Partnership & Infrastructure IAug 2018-Aug 20201 Washington, DC • Collaborate with the Senior Vice-president and sub-team leads on organizational design, succession planning, and professional development strategies • Provide coaching and support to Senior Vice-president and sub-team leads as it relates to budget, business strategy, and talent • Lead quarterly progress monitoring reviews to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness • Provide direction and support to the Senior Director of Expansion to drive measurable results against performance metrics and to consistently optimize, adapt, and navigate ambiguity to meet objectives.

Democracy Prep Public Schools.

IExecutive Director, DC I Jan 2017 -Jun 20181 Washington, DC • Served as Chief School Administrator for two campuses educating over 650 students and employing professional staff members • Managed a 13-million-dollar budget and account activities, including providing periodic reports to the regional board on the financial status of the schools • Increased student enrollment by 30% by creating an aggressive recruitment plan • Increased student In Seat Attendance rate by 40% bringing the school toward the charter sector average • Modeled collaborative leadership and strategically empowered others in decision-making • Developed and supported an 11-person Regional Board to enhance cooperation and strategic planning for both campuses Leadership for Education Equity IRegional Director, DC Region IMar 2013- Present! Washington, DC • Analyze, design, and develop high-quality leadership development programs while monitoring all programmatic efforts to ensure timeliness and relevance of content • Set the vision for civic leadership development work in the District of Columbia, Prince George's County, and Northern Virginia • Develop and manage high level political and stakeholder relationships in Washington, DC, Prince Georges County, and Northern Virginia • Provide an in-depth analysis of the local political landscape of Washington, DC, Prince Georges County, and Northern Virginia • Manage staff toward regional goals ShukuratAdamoh-Faniyans Resume Page 2 Urban Alliance IProgram Coordinator! Aug 2011- Aug 20121 Washington, DC • Facilitated weekly professional development workshops for pre-collegiate participants • Monitored federal and local legislation concerning employment and advised organization when necessary • Managed all federal and local government relationships • Assisted with the development and design of job preparedness training • Established and maintained partnerships with local and national businesses to obtain maximum possible in-kind donations Imagine Southeast PCS I Director of Extended Learning Programs I Aug 2010- Jun 2011 1Washington, DC • Provided leadership and direct program planning, development, implementation, and assessment of extended learning and support programs • Directed staff to plan the integration, coordination, and alignment of extended learning programs with the regular school day program • Created an in-depth, 20-hour orientation program for staff and community partners • Increased program revenue by 10,000 dollars through consolidating fee collection processes and increasing the number of participants Imagine Southeast PCS IStudent Support Team Coordinator! Aug 2010- Aug 2011 1Washington, DC • Served as Children and Youth in Transition ( Homeless) liaison • Assisted with the creation and implementation of the School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Program • Collaborated with school staff to develop interventions for students identified as homeless and developed i ndividualized service plans • Developed and assisted Special Education and general educators in the implementation of classroom-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for individual children and groups of children to enhance their acquisition of social/emotional and cognitive skills.

th Templeton Elementary School IGeneral Educator (5 grade Science) !Aug 2008 - Jun 2010 IRiverdale, MD • Assisted with the management of the School Improvement Plan, specifically focusing on activities related to middle school transition, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math achievement • Created and implemented a tracking system that monitored student mastery of 80% of Maryland State Science objectives.

• Established learning objectives consistent with an appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development Fellowship & Advisory Experience( Part-time) ShukuratAdamoh-Faniyan:SResume Page 3 Nexus Fellow The Equity Lab, Jul 2021 - Present • The Nexus Fellowship experience engages participants and their host organizations in a deep personalized, year-long leadership journey based on their identities around three specific design challenges:

challenges with people, challenges with processes, and challenges with programs CityTutor DC Advisory Group Member City Bridge Foundation, Mar 2020- Present • The CityTutor DC Advisory Group has been instrumental in shaping CityTutor DC's vision.

CityTutor DC is a coalition of schools, community organizations, and city leaders aiming to overcome the educational impacts of the pandemic by expanding high impact tutoring to 10,000 Kindergarten- 8th-grade students The Bailey- Sullivan Leadership Initiative Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO), Jan 2014- Dec 2015 • The Bailey-Sullivan Leadership Institute Fellowship is a year-long training program for Black leaders in education reform advocacy.

The purpose of the fellowship is to equip leaders with the tools needed to ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Volunteer Experience (Part-time) River East Emerging LeadeIMember (Feb 2015 - Present) William0.Lockridge Community Foundation!Board Member (Nov 2019 - Jun 2020) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority InIMember (Mar 2005 - Present) Education Masters of Teaching American University, 2010 Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts University of New Orleans, 2007 Political Science References available upon request • Available for Travel Shukurat Adamoh-FasResume Page 4 WASHINGTON o c Executive Office of the Mayor - Mayor's Office ofTalent and Appointments John A.

Wilson Building I1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 IWashington, DC 20004 Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan A native Washingtonian, ShukuratAdamoh-Faniyan serves as the Executive Director of Reading Partners DC and has overall rengagement,ty program opemanagement,ndraandng,evaluation.itMs.

Adamoh-Faniyan has dedicated her life to working in high poverty and under-resourced communities in the fields of education, policy, community organizing, public engagement, training, and program development.

Appointed in June 2022, Ms.

Adamoh-Faniyan is a current member of the Public Charter School Board.

Upon receiving her master's degree, Ms.