Working closely with the Director of Schools, the Assistant Director makes frequent visits to schools in the district.  He is responsible for assisting with evaluating administrators in the district and acts as the liaison between schools and the central office.  

The Assistant Director also monitors student attendance at each school and watches attendance patterns as he submits attendance reports required to TDOE.  He works closely with the Graduation Coaches at each school and conducts individual student counseling sessions when needed.  Serving as the liaison between the MCS, students, parents, courts, community agencies, and police authorities, he contacts parents of students with high absentees and schedules Truancy Review Board meetings on a regular basis.

In addition, he also coordinates the countywide Independent Study Program (ISP), participates in student entry meetings, and takes part in the graduation ceremony for the ISP students.

Working with individual school administrators, the Assistant Director provides assistance and information as needed on issues dealing with student discipline and safety.  He supervises and coordinates Home Schoolers, the Homebound Program, and the Alternative School Program.  To stay up to date on laws and regulations concerning student discipline and safety, he regularly attends state-wide conferences and meetings.