Patrick Mapes, in his first podcast interview with me after officially taking on the HSE Superintendent position, covered a lot of territory and answered a number of questions head-on.  Here are a few issues we discussed.

–Mr. Mapes does not appear inclined to continue the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position (DEI) that has been vacant since Nataki Pettigrew left.  He believes other members of the school staff can collectively handle the DEI issues.

–He intends to remain in this job 6-7 years, the normal time a superintendent tends to serve one school district.

–He talks about the Role of Deputy Superintendent Matt Kegley.

–Following the cancellation of the Panorama Survey contract about one year ago, Mr. Mapes talks about what survey HSE Schools might use to fulfill the state requirement.

–He talks about keeping Wayne Township within the HSE family.

There is much more in this podcast.  Listen to the entire podcast at the link below: