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Chief Executive Officer

Lorain (Ohio) City School District | Lorain, OH

Lloyd Martin

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Chief Executive Officer

Lorain (Ohio) City School District | Lorain, OH

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Real. Trusted. Advisors.
Lloyd D. Martin, Ph.D.
599 Oakmont Drive
Orange Park, Florida 32073

Education

2001 Ph.D., Educational Leadership, University of Dayton (Ohio)

Doctoral Dissertation: An examination of relationships between alternative
teaming arrangements, academic achievement, and self-esteem for
disadvantaged middle school students.

1989 M.Ed., Educational Administration, University of Dayton (Ohio)

1986 B.S., Education, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Experience

June 2016- Present

President/Chief Executive Office ( Self Employed)

Universal School Solutions, LLC
Orange Park, Florida

Provides customized educational professional development planning and services

for both teachers and administrators. Monitors and evaluates organizational
effectiveness in areas of charter school development and management services;
leadership training and development for teachers and principals; the development
of strategic plans, performance monitoring and evaluation, staff recruitment,
budget and curriculum development, data analysis, goal setting and strategic
planning. Negotiates and collaborates with school officials and other interested
stakeholders to determine if there are any need for customized and specific
professional supports that would address identified concerns, including research
and data analysis.

August 2012- August 2015

Superintendent of Schools
Academy for Urban Scholars.
Columbus, OH

Responsible for leading academic planning and programs, directing strategic

plans, selection of and evaluation of principals and other central office staff. In
collaboration with others led the work of recruiting high school age students who
had not graduated, motivating families, and building community partnerships.
Also, responsible for identifying, and ensuring the effective implementation of,
and the ongoing evaluating of our board adopted standards based blended

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 curriculum to insure its use produced high quality results for the districts
students in our effort to promote their high school graduation.

Responsibilities:

- Establishing and maintaining relationships with local colleges and

universities for the benefit of students and staff.
- Insured that the district was in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
- Improving the quality of teaching and learning
- Providing Professional Development for certificated and non-certificated
staff.
- Monitoring achievement data
- Reporting to School Board

Achievements
- Implemented aligned-standards based curricular focus.
- Established Big-Book Campaign with local elementary schools.
- Expanded school- business partnerships
- Initiated Differentiated Professional Development for staff
- Established Differentiated Individual Learning Plans for each student.
- Implemented Effective Schools Operational Framework

February 2010- March 2012

Senior Research Advisor

Atlantic Research Partners
St. Augustine, FL

Responsible for the development of curricula and training protocols needed for
specific and customized professional development or research services. Manages,
evaluates, and supervises all faculty services to ensure that offering is research
based and developmentally sound; was also responsible for data collection and
analysis to determine impact of professional development on student outcomes
and teaching performance. Collaborated and planned with officials and other
stakeholders to offer customized professional development or any other types of
supports needed for identified concerns, including research;

January 2007 January 2010

Superintendent of Schools
Mansfield City Schools
Mansfield, Ohio

Responsible for operating one of the largest urban school districts in

Ohio, leading academic planning and programs, directing strategic
plans to produce high quality results for the districts students, their families and
district employees.

Responsibilities:
- Improving the quality of teaching and learning Pre-K through Grade 12

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 - Providing a comprehensive Post-Secondary Adult Education program

Experience cont.,

- Balancing and demonstrating fiscal responsibility for a financially troubled

District
- Establishing, expanding, and maintaining relationships with local colleges
and universities that benefit students and staff.
- Providing leadership and professional development for both certificated and
non-certificated staff

Achievements:
- Passed operating and renewal levies during tenure
- Implemented aligned curricular focus.
- Created Leadership Development Program (LDP)
- Reconfigured schools (K-3; 4-6; 7-8; 9-12)
- Created a district-wide Student Senate
- Expanded school- business partnerships
- Created Spanish Immersion School.
- Initiated Differentiated Professional Development
- Implemented Standards based learning throughout District

June 30, 2006 December 31, 2006

Executive Director of K-8 Education: Cluster 1

Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida
- Provided administrative leadership in the implementation of the standards
and other strategies designed to improve student achievement and eliminate
the achievement gap
- Analyzed program needs and recommended the most appropriate learning
strategies
- Recommended the appointment of principals and participated in the
screening and selection process
- Evaluated staff job performance and provided recommendations for
successful improvement
- Recommended boundary changes, school closings, and other facility
utilization changes needed in schools
- Advised the Superintendent on matters of school policy and administrative
procedures
- Provided effective channels for meaningful community involvement in
education, along with the Executive Director of Academic Services,
Superintendent, and Executive Director of Strategic Planning
- Assisted in the interpretation of programs, philosophy, and policies of the
district to staff, students, and community
- Interacted with parents, outside agencies, businesses, and the community to
enhance understanding of district initiatives and priorities, and to elicit
broad-based support and assistance
- Responded to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner

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 - Kept the Superintendent informed, through appropriate channels, of
potential problems or unusual events
- Disseminated information and current research to appropriate personnel
- Promoted and supported professional growth for others and self
- Represented the district in a positive and professional manner
- Provided leadership and direction for the assigned schools and areas of
responsibility
- Assisted in implementing the districts goals and strategic commitments
- Exercised proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the
district
- Prepared and submitted all required reports in a timely manner and
maintained appropriate records
- Insured compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies
of the school district
- Reviewed current developments, literature, and technical sources of
information related to job responsibilities
- Implemented all federal and state laws, as well as school board policies
Provided program development, articulation, and coordination services to
the principals and their staffs
- Provided guidance and assistance to principals as needed to facilitate their
work with students, staff, and parents
- Coordinated placement of student teachers from participating universities
into schools
- Coordinated efforts of district-wide curricular and materials study groups
- Researched and reviewed new ideas and programs as they relate to
education
- Reviewed and made recommendations for needed program changes
- Provided professional development opportunities for principals and staff
- Coordinated academic summer school activities
- Assisted in developing individual objectives of principals, monitored
progress of academic programs

July 2003 June 30, 2006

Regional Director
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, Florida

- Monitored and supervised the academic programs and principals of thirty

schools located in one of the five geographic regions of Duval County
- Served as chair of the subcommittee of the District Leadership
Development Plan Design Team
- Organized leadership development training for assistant administrators in
Duval County
- Implemented sound strategies designed to increase student performance in
schools that received failing grades on state assessments (FCAT)
- Responded to issues and concerns and collaboratively developed initiatives
and strategies that closed achievement gaps while raising achievement
levels

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 - Organized and coordinated instructional technology focus walks with the
region to maximize the use of technology for instructional purposes
- Met with community organizations, providing updated on academic
progress within the region
Experience cont.,

- Participated in multicultural activities with students from many racial and

ethnic backgrounds

January 2002 August 2003

Executive Principal
Dayton Public Schools
Dayton, Ohio

- Monitored and supervised the academic programs and administrative

personnel of eleven schools located in one of four geographic regions of
Dayton
- Served as chair of the Student Code of Conduct revision committee
- Served on the Budget Commission, which reviewed and approved all
departmental budget recommendations
- Served on the committee that wrote the state approved District Continuous
Improvement Plan
- Conducted and provided professional development to principals, teachers,
and others in Region 1 schools
- Conducted standards based walkthroughs to monitor instructional practices

August 1996 January 2002

Principal, Southmoor Middle School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Responsible for all areas of the schools operation

- Established Pupils Enjoying Proficiency and Academic Hall of Fame,
which recognized academic excellence
- Implemented a voluntary student dress code
- Created an attendance incentive program
- Collaborated with teachers and created school based mentoring program
- Created a parent liaison position to increase parental involvement
- Initiated a $66 thousand donation of laptop computers from the State
Auditor to be used by students and staff
- Implemented Mathlit, an alternative teaming arrangement integrating
mathematics and literature

September 1995 January 1999

Adjunct Professor

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 University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

- Instructed Masters level students in course on evaluation processes

- Evaluated student performance in coursework
- Provided tutoring to students needing assistance

Experience cont.,

January 1995 July 1995

Graduate Assistant
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio

- Assisted professor by teaching Evaluation to Masters Level students.

- Evaluated student performance
- Other areas as assigned

August 1994 August 1996

Assistant Principal, Briggs High School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Monitored and addressed ninth grade student discipline, attendance, and all
other areas impacting ninth grade students
- Conducted teacher observations and evaluations
- Supervised extra-curricular activities
- Established the Ninth-Grade Leadership Council, which taught leadership
skills to ninth grade students

August 1991 July 1994

Assistant Principal, Centennial High School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Monitored and addressed ninth grade student discipline, attendance, and all
other areas impacting ninth grade students
- Conducted teacher observations and evaluations
- Supervised extra-curricular activities
- Established the Ninth-Grade Leadership Council, which taught leadership
skills to ninth grade student
- Initiated first district-wide Proficiency Intervention Program, which involve
students and volunteers throughout the district. The plan became a model
for the Governors statewide efforts to provide proficiency support for
seniors.
- Served as administrative liaison for student council and partners in
education

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Experience cont.,

August 1990 July 1991

Assistant Principal, Linden McKinley High School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Monitored and addressed student discipline and attendance

- Conducted teacher observations and evaluations
- Supervised extra-curricular activities
- Established Saturday Academic Academy

January 1990 June 1990

Leadership Trainee, Linden McKinley High School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Attended workshops that introduced cadets to principal leadership roles

- Supervised extra-curricular activities
- Conducted teacher observations

August 1987 December 1989

Social Studies Teacher

Monroe Traditional Alternative Middle School
Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Taught United States History to eighth grade students

- Conducted parent-teacher conferences
- Organized eighth grade annual trip to Washington, D.C.
- Served as eighth grade interdisciplinary team leader
- Served as student council advisor

October 1986 June 1987

Social Studies Teacher, Eastmoor High School

Columbus Public Schools
Columbus, Ohio

- Taught Life Skills, United States History, and Sociology

- Served as assistant track coach
- Served as student council advisor
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences

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Licensure
Ohio Superintendent July 1, 2017- July 30, 2022

Accomplishments
And Recognitions
National Alliance of Black School Educators, 2009 /2010/2011
Distinguished Service Award: Alliance of Black School Educators
Communicator News: Citizen of the Week
Moderator Ohio School Boards Conference, 2009
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Reed High School Graduation, New Orleans, LA 2011
Keynote Speaker at NAACP-Mansfield Banquet, 2007
Outstanding Principal Award, Selected by Parents and Staff
Educator of the Year (1988), Selected by Monroe Teachers and Parents
Featured Presenter Ohio Department of Education Educators Conference 2013
Host Radio Show Inside Education 2014-2015

Community:
- Founder, CEO Learning Points, Inc.
- Board Member 2nd Mile Ministries
- Board of Directors, Alternative to Violence Project
- Board of Directors, Project Linden
- Board of Directors, Youth for A Positive Image
- Founder, Youth Development Authority

Accomplishments
and Recognitions cont.,

- 100 Black Men of Jacksonville

- Leadership Jacksonville
- Chair of School Advisory Council (John Love Elementary) Jacksonville, FL

Professional Affiliations:
- Past President, Columbus Middle School Association
- National Alliance of Black School Educators
- Columbus Administrators Association
- Past President, Phi Delta Kappa, Wright State University Chapter
- Past Vice President, Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators
- Past President, Franklin County Alliance of Black School Educators
- Richland County P-16 Council, Executive Steering Committee
- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- American Association of School Administrators
- Buckeye Association of School Administrators
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Design
- National Middle School Association

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Publications
Sanders, N.Q., Martin, L.D. (2015, Aug). Parent Involvement. Building the
Foundation for Your Childs Success in School. Columbus African American
News Journal, p. 23.

Improving Student Attendance with Recognition Rewards

NASSP Bulletin, December 1991, p.109

Anderson-Butcher, D., Iachini, A., Ball, A., Barker, S., & Martin, L. (in review).
A University-School Partnership to Examine the adoption and implementation of
the Ohio Community Collaboration Model in one urban school district: A mixed
method case study. Submitted to the Journal of Education for Students Placed At
Risk.

References Available Upon Request

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Lorain (Ohio) City School District | Lorain, OH

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Orange Park, Florida

Retired Superintendent

Previous Position: President

Previous Organization: Universal School Solutions, LLC
Enrollment (Previous Employment): 560
Start Date: 8/30/2012
End Date: 8/15/2015
Budget Responsibility (Current Employment): 0
Budget Responsibility (Previous Employment): 0
Advanced Degrees Held Areas of Interest: PhD, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent / Chief
of Staff
Do you currently or have you held the title of CEO? No

1. Describe a situation where you had a leadership role in a turnaround effort similar to the one in
Lorain City School District. What actions did you personally take? Who did you involve and how?
How did you measure success of the initiative? (Please limit your response to 300 words)

While serving in Duval County Public Schools I was selected to ensure that each failing school made
enough gains to be removed from Floridas failing schools list. Therefore, we embarked on the process
by first establishing measurable and timely goals for ourselves. We then analyzed school and individual
student performance data. Third, we examined individual teacher data to determine their impact on
students performance on state assessments. I frequently led classroom and school walkthroughs with
members of the Building Leadership Team (BLT), community leaders, and others including district
literacy and math coaches to determine whether educators needed assistance achieving district
expectations to effectively implement standards based instructional practices. We provided
differentiated training on the standards based rubric document empowering teachers and school
administrators to know what standards- based instruction looked like in practice. We also provided
timely professional development on how to unpack learning standards into discrete coherent learning
elements designed to promote student mastery of learning standards. This step encouraged greater
buy-in and the shared recognition among teachers of the importance of horizontal and vertical
articulation. Professional Learning Communities formed with teachers sharing best practices and
communicating with one about student work products. We promoted conversation about student work
by utilizing publicly displayed standards based bulletin boards in hallways outside of classrooms,
conducted weekly meetings with administrators and their teams (BLTs), during which we discussed
challenges and solutions toward improving student learning. We provided professional development
designed to enhance specific teaching techniques; and any materials needed to enhance standards
based rigor and relevance. We measured our effectiveness by monitoring student learning outcomes on
the frequently administered standards based assessments that we implemented. Finally, we

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communicated often with students, parents, teachers, SLT, and BLT team members to determine their
levels of awareness and input in creating the School Improvement Plan.

2. When have you been required to implement a change that you knew others would be reluctant to
adopt? What did you do to address resistance? How much time did it take to implement the change?
(Please limit your response to 300 words)

When I arrived Mansfield City Schools was in fiscal watch with a nine-million-dollar deficit. Therefore,
the state required a fiscal recovery plan be submitted from the district within thirty days to avoid it
being placed in fiscal emergency. After reviewing the A.I.R report. I immediately recognized that to
restore fiscal integrity required a reduction of force among both the teaching staff and administrative
staff. It also required closing undersubscribed schools, relocating the central office staff into an
undersubscribed high school, and it also required the passage of a new money levy to generate
operating capital to support restore fiscal stability. To address resistance to the above stated actions we
engaged the community into a conversation. Therefore, I embarked on an intensive community listening
tour permitting the community to share their concerns. This strategy assisted them with understanding
the whys of the proposed actions and how they had gotten to this financial point where these actions
had become necessary. This tour allowed me to hear from and answer questions of interested
stakeholders; and to point out the necessity of our prompt and decisive actions as needed remedies
permitting the community to regain control over their own fiscal direction.

Additionally, my team and I collaboratively worked with union leadership to protect their members. We
formed several community advisory councils for the purposes of expanding community engagement in
the district. I formed a superintendents advisory council, a school levy committee, and other ad hoc
committees as needed. Finally, I created Inside Mansfield City Schools television show to keep the
community informed of the successes and challenges of the district. Our collective and purposeful
efforts resulted in gaining support and the passage of the first new money operating levy in more than a
decade and the district was restored to fiscal stability.

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