30 SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE REVIEW Thank you for completing this survey. The 30 method systematically collects opinions about a superintendent's performance from a wide range of contacts. These include school staff, administrators, supervisors, board members, students, and parents/guardians along with other people in the learning community, such as community members and business professionals. Feedback from multiple perspectives helps a school district superintendent develop effective growth goals and outcomes. The survey is administered by an independent third party, and individual responses will remain anonymous unless you indicate otherwise. Thank you for your assistance and support! Page 1
Your background information 1. Background Information please check the category that describes you best. School Board member Other staff or employee Administrator/Supervisor Student Certified staff Parent/Guardian Support staff Community member Para professional Community business or trade professional 2. Do you currently have a child enrolled in the Northland Pines School District? Yes No 3. For each of the following, select the rating that most closely matches the amount of contact you have had with the Superintendent this school year. Almost daily Weekly Occasionally Never Direct contact with the Superintendent Attend meetings with others where the Superintendent is also present Emails or other communications from the Superintendent Hear about the Superintendent through TV, radio, newspaper, website Read or participate in social media (such as Twitter, Facebook, etc.) where the Superintendent is discussed Additional Comments 4. OPTIONAL information Name: Email: Phone Number: Page 2
Performance Rating Scale and Criteria RATING CRITERIA or APPLICATION 4 Performance consistently exceeds expectations; the individual demonstrates an exceptional degree of effectiveness and proficiency; this is a consistently demonstrated strength 3 Performance meets expectations; the individual demonstrates effective skills and proficiency 2 Performance is developing and growth is needed 1 Performance does not meet expectations NA Don't know or not applicable Page 3
SHARED VISION The superintendent is an educational administrator who leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision for student achievement that is shared by the school community.. The Superintendent... Clearly communicates our district s goals and vision for student achievement Takes action to fulfill the goals and vision for our school district Encourages community support for district initiatives and student achievement Supports teachers and staff in fulfilling our district s goals and vision for student achievement Monitors the implementation and progress of district initiatives Effectively identifies and addresses barriers to achieving the goals and vision for our district Page 4
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM The superintendent is an educational administrator who leads by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student achievement and staff professional development.. The Superintendent... Ensures high quality curriculum that results in student achievement and school improvement Supports high expectations for teaching and learning Uses data and other information to assess and meet achievement needs and interests of all students in our district Listens to the concerns and ideas from building administrators, staff and district employees prior to reaching decisions related to instructional programs Listens to the concerns and ideas of students, families and the community prior to reaching decisions related to instructional programs Supports the use of excellent teaching practices, materials and technologies to achieve our goals for student achievement Clearly communicates decisions that have been made and their rationale Promotes opportunities for staff to develop and enhance skills that result in high performing schools and student achievement Page
MANAGEMENT The superintendent is an educational administrator who ensures management of the organization, operations, finances, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment that supports student achievement. 7. The Superintendent... Provides effective leadership and support for school administrators and staff in developing and implementing our district goals and vision for student achievement Seeks and coordinates available resources to support district initiatives Works effectively with the school board and staff to recruit, select, supervise and evaluate school district personnel Clearly explains budget issues and decisions to the staff and community Identifies sources of revenue available to our district, and produces an annual budget that adequately funds district priorities and stays within budget Listens to diverse opinions and interests in reaching common goals for student achievement Collaborates with building and district administrators to manage and use funds and resources effectively to attain our district goals and vision for student achievement Ensures the health and safety of students and district personnel through maintenance of a secure and safe learning and teaching environment Ensures a process of adequate maintenance in our district s buildings, grounds, and equipment Page
FAMILY & COMMUNITY RELATIONS The superintendent is an educational administrator who collaborates with families and community member to support student achievement, responding to diverse community interest and needs, and mobilizing community resources. 8. The Superintendent... Attends, promotes, and participates in school and community events, activities and organizations Uses multiple ways for communication with families and the community about district issues that impact the schools and student achievement Encourages partnerships between schools, families and the community through their participation in district decision making Identifies and uses a wide variety of resources to foster and strengthen school familycommunity relationships Ensures equal access to educational opportunities for all students and families Recognizes, respects, and responds to the cultural differences and varied interests among families and community groups Engages families and the community in understanding and supporting excellence in education so that all students can reach their potential for success Page 7
ETHICS The superintendent is an educational administrator who acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner to support effective schooling and student achievement. 9. The Superintendent... Advocates for equal access for all students and families Shares information in decision making and district operations without violating confidentiality Acts fairly and ethically to recommend and implement district policies, practices, rules and regulations with the staff, students, families and community Demonstrates appreciation for, and sensitivity to, diversity in the school community Is accessible to students, staff, families and community members Makes visits to schools and classrooms Listens to and responds to the cares and concerns of staff, students, families and community members Demonstrates integrity and ethical behaviors when presenting self or representing the district within and outside of the community Page 8
CONTEXT AFFECTING LEARNING The superintendent is an educational administrator who understands, responds to, and interacts with the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context that affects schooling and student achievement. 10. The Superintendent... Inspires staff and students to perform their best Builds support for the district through open communications with the school board, community groups, and local and governmental decision makers Works with the school board, staff, and community to develop and use policies that benefit student achievement and ensure equity and fairness Supports the improvement of teaching and learning by keeping up to date on best practices for schools in the 21st century Identifies and resolves district and community challenges that affect student achievement Ensures that district policies and regulations are followed in appropriate and timely ways Accepts the responsibility for leadership and decision making as an administrative representative of the district Page 9
THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY This 30 review. aligns with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction s standards for school superintendents (revised 2010) uses research based criteria to assess a superintendent s performance acknowledges a superintendent s strengths to improve school leadership connects the superintendent s assessment to the academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth of students in the school district recognizes the importance of the superintendent s role in improving the culture of the school district s learning community provides a superintendent with ideas for personal and professional growth as a facilitator and leader for supervision and learning connects the school district goals with the community s vision and goals for 4K 12 education 11. Include any addtional information or comments if you wish. SOURCES Advanced Learning Resources (2012); www.dpi.wi.gov, www.npsd.k12.wi.us, and www.sai.org Page 10