Valley View ISD

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* 1. What professional experience should the new superintendent have? Rank with one (1) being the most important.

superintendent

principal

classroom teacher

central office administrator

experience in a field other than a public school district

experience in public education, but role(s) not important

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* 2. What characteristics (of a superintendent) are important in Personnel Management for the new superintendent. Choose up to three (3).

visibility and participation in campus, student/staff activity

ability to develop talent at the campus level, including principals

ability to develop talent at the district level

ability to evaluate personnel effectively

ability to develop and implement appropriate job descriptions for all personnel

ability to maintain professional relationships with all staff

ability to motivate staff

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* 3. Which of these are the most important? Rank your top three (3).

Strong enforcement of the state testing requirements

Strong enforcement of the state accountabliity requirements

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math)/STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)

Strong curriculum and instruction background and experience

Strong, pervasive belief in improving student achievement

Belief and support for a strong fine arts program

Belief and support for a strong dual credit program

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* 4. Which of these are the most important. Rank your top two (2).

Students need more options and opportunities in terms of classes/coursework

Students have plenty of options and opportunities in terms of classes and coursework

Strong disciplinarian who implements district-wide discipline and behavioral intervention programs

Behavior management and discipline should be handled at the campus level with minimum guidance/interference from Central Office

Student health and safety should be more of a priority

Student health and safety measures are working and should be continued as they are

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* 5. Which of these abilities are the most important for the new superintendent. Rank your top three (3).

Build or renovate building(s)

Involve principals and other staff in the development of the budget

Develop and maintain a strong business staff

Posess a strong, detailed understanding of Texas school finance

Have the ability to forecast student growth or decline to be used for planning purposes

Maintain a low tax rate

Increase fund balance

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* 6. How involved should the superintendent be with parents and community? Choose one (1).

High visibility in the school and community and open door to parents and community members

Some visibility in community and available to parents most of the time

Some visibility in community and available to parents some of the time

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* 7. Which of these personal characteristics of a superintendent are most important? Rank your top five (5).

Integrity, honesty, ethical

Fair in all actions

Kind and compassionate

Good listener

Personable, approachable

Humble

Family oriented

Respectful

Open-minded

Visible and active in the communty beyond school

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* 8. Which of these professional characteristics (of a superintendent) are most important. Choose up to five (5).

Commitment to student achievement

Commitment to community

Commitment to staff

Commitment to parents

Strong leader

Team builder

Talent developer

Servant leader

Visibility in school, community

Good listener/good communicator

Can work well in a diverse community

Has administrative experience working in a district similar to ours in size, demographics and other characteristics

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* 9. Which of the following best describes you?

ISD staff

Parent

Community

Board Member

Valley View ISD

Valley View ISD

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* 1. What professional experience should the new superintendent have? Rank with one (1) being the most important.

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* 2. What characteristics (of a superintendent) are important in Personnel Management for the new superintendent. Choose up to three (3).

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* 3. Which of these are the most important? Rank your top three (3).

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* 4. Which of these are the most important. Rank your top two (2).

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* 5. Which of these abilities are the most important for the new superintendent. Rank your top three (3).

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* 6. How involved should the superintendent be with parents and community? Choose one (1).

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* 7. Which of these personal characteristics of a superintendent are most important? Rank your top five (5).

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* 8. Which of these professional characteristics (of a superintendent) are most important. Choose up to five (5).

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* 9. Which of the following best describes you?

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* 10. What are the most important personal and professional characteristics of a school superintendent?

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* 11. How would you describe your community and school district to someone new to the area?