Guild of IB Schools of the Northeast

Dear Heads of Schools,

Dr. Al Penna is, once again, is up for reelection as a representative Head for Heads Council from our GIBS Region. Al has served on Heads Council for 9 consecutive years as advisory to the Director General in an effort to speak/voice concerns for US public IB Schools. This upcoming election is an important one for the IB Organization. IB Schools need Heads at the HC table who understand the IB Programs and the needs of our schools. If elected, we know that Al will continue to voice concerns on behalf of our GIBS region.

For the first time, voting will take place electronically, via Survey Monkey. It is very simple and quick.

Below, please read carefully the voting rules and procedures sent by Chris Charleson, Chair, Heads Council:

1. There are TWO vacancies to be filled in the Americas region. The successful candidates will serve for a three-year term of office (1st January 2012 - 31st December 2014).
2. Votes can only be cast for candidates on the list.
3. Each head of school can vote for up to three candidates, regardless of the number of vacancies.
4. Only one head per school has the right to vote. In the case of a school having a different head per programme, it is the responsibility of the school to decide which head will have the right to vote. The system will allow for only one head per school to access the poll, disallowing others from the same school.  
5. The candidates polling the most valid votes will be declared elected. All votes (whether first, second or third preferences) will be counted as equal votes; in the case of a tie, the number of no.1 votes would then be considered, and if still a tie, the no. 2 votes only, and so on.
6. It is recommended that voters take into account gender, geographical balance and representation of the three IB programmes. 

The electronic voting process will be take place from 28 October to 11 November 2011. Results will be declared by 18 November 2011.  Please use the unique link emailed to you directly from the IBO in order to vote today.

Thanks for your participation!

Cathy Battaglia, President, GIBS