Arlington Superintendent Search Survey - 2020

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* 1. Thank you for visiting our survey. The Arlington School Committee invites you to participate in the following survey to help determine the best criteria for selecting the next superintendent for the Arlington Public Schools (APS). Your feedback is critical and we appreciate the time you are devoting to help us in the process.

Please tell us about yourself and check all that apply

Parent of Current APS Student(s)

Parent of Future APS Student(s)

Parent of Former APS Student(s)

Arlington Resident

APS Teacher

APS Staff

APS Administrator

Current APS Student

Former APS Student

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please prioritize the characteristics you would like to see in our next superintendent. Rate each category on a scale of 1 (lowest priority) to 5 (highest priority).

	1 - Lowest Priority	2	3 - Moderate Priority	4	5 - Highest Priority
Values the social and emotional health of students	Values the social and emotional health of students 1 - Lowest Priority	Values the social and emotional health of students 2	Values the social and emotional health of students 3 - Moderate Priority	Values the social and emotional health of students 4	Values the social and emotional health of students 5 - Highest Priority
Has experience working with diverse student populations	Has experience working with diverse student populations 1 - Lowest Priority	Has experience working with diverse student populations 2	Has experience working with diverse student populations 3 - Moderate Priority	Has experience working with diverse student populations 4	Has experience working with diverse student populations 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts	Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts 2	Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts 4	Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color	Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color 2	Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color 4	Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color 5 - Highest Priority
Prioritizes students’ academic achievement	Prioritizes students’ academic achievement 1 - Lowest Priority	Prioritizes students’ academic achievement 2	Prioritizes students’ academic achievement 3 - Moderate Priority	Prioritizes students’ academic achievement 4	Prioritizes students’ academic achievement 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)	Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12) 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12) 2	Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12) 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12) 4	Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12) 5 - Highest Priority
Values innovative instructional methods	Values innovative instructional methods 1 - Lowest Priority	Values innovative instructional methods 2	Values innovative instructional methods 3 - Moderate Priority	Values innovative instructional methods 4	Values innovative instructional methods 5 - Highest Priority
Prioritizes standardized test scores	Prioritizes standardized test scores 1 - Lowest Priority	Prioritizes standardized test scores 2	Prioritizes standardized test scores 3 - Moderate Priority	Prioritizes standardized test scores 4	Prioritizes standardized test scores 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates leadership on special education issues	Demonstrates leadership on special education issues 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates leadership on special education issues 2	Demonstrates leadership on special education issues 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates leadership on special education issues 4	Demonstrates leadership on special education issues 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation	Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation 2	Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation 4	Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners	Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners 2	Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners 4	Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners 5 - Highest Priority
Has experience as a classroom teacher	Has experience as a classroom teacher 1 - Lowest Priority	Has experience as a classroom teacher 2	Has experience as a classroom teacher 3 - Moderate Priority	Has experience as a classroom teacher 4	Has experience as a classroom teacher 5 - Highest Priority
Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills	Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills 1 - Lowest Priority	Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills 2	Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills 3 - Moderate Priority	Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills 4	Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills 5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in managing a school construction project	Has experience in managing a school construction project 1 - Lowest Priority	Has experience in managing a school construction project 2	Has experience in managing a school construction project 3 - Moderate Priority	Has experience in managing a school construction project 4	Has experience in managing a school construction project 5 - Highest Priority
Has strong organizational and management skills	Has strong organizational and management skills 1 - Lowest Priority	Has strong organizational and management skills 2	Has strong organizational and management skills 3 - Moderate Priority	Has strong organizational and management skills 4	Has strong organizational and management skills 5 - Highest Priority
Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth	Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth 1 - Lowest Priority	Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth 2	Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth 3 - Moderate Priority	Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth 4	Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth 5 - Highest Priority
Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others	Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others 1 - Lowest Priority	Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others 2	Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others 3 - Moderate Priority	Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others 4	Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others 5 - Highest Priority
Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds	Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds 1 - Lowest Priority	Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds 2	Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds 3 - Moderate Priority	Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds 4	Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds 5 - Highest Priority
Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills	Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills 1 - Lowest Priority	Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills 2	Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills 3 - Moderate Priority	Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills 4	Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills 5 - Highest Priority
Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion	Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion 1 - Lowest Priority	Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion 2	Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion 3 - Moderate Priority	Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion 4	Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion 5 - Highest Priority
Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate	Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate 1 - Lowest Priority	Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate 2	Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate 3 - Moderate Priority	Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate 4	Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate 5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in capital planning	Has experience in capital planning 1 - Lowest Priority	Has experience in capital planning 2	Has experience in capital planning 3 - Moderate Priority	Has experience in capital planning 4	Has experience in capital planning 5 - Highest Priority
Demands a high level of performance and accountability	Demands a high level of performance and accountability 1 - Lowest Priority	Demands a high level of performance and accountability 2	Demands a high level of performance and accountability 3 - Moderate Priority	Demands a high level of performance and accountability 4	Demands a high level of performance and accountability 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community	Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community 2	Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community 4	Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community 5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators	Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators 1 - Lowest Priority	Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators 2	Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators 3 - Moderate Priority	Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators 4	Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators 5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies	Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies 1 - Lowest Priority	Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies 2	Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies 3 - Moderate Priority	Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies 4	Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies 5 - Highest Priority

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* 3. Of the characteristics listed above, which is the MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new Superintendent? (Pick One)

Values the social and emotional health of students

Has experience working with diverse student populations

Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts

Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color

Prioritizes students’ academic achievement

Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)

Values innovative instructional methods

Prioritizes standardized test scores

Demonstrates leadership on special education issues

Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation

Has experience as a classroom teacher

Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills

Has experience in managing a school construction project

Possesses strong organizational and management skills

Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth

Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others

Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds

Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills

Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion

Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate

Has experience in capital planning

Demands a high level of performance and accountability

Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community

Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators

Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies

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* 4. Of the characteristics listed above, which is SECOND MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One.)

Values the social and emotional health of students

Has experience working with diverse student populations

Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts

Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color

Prioritizes students’ academic achievement

Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)

Values innovative instructional methods

Prioritizes standardized test scores

Demonstrates leadership on special education issues

Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation

Has experience as a classroom teacher

Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills

Has experience in managing a school construction project

Possesses strong organizational and management skills

Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth

Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others

Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds

Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills

Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion

Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate

Has experience in capital planning

Demands a high level of performance and accountability

Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community

Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators

Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies

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* 5. Of the characteristics listed above, which is THIRD-MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One)

Values the social and emotional health of students

Has experience working with diverse student populations

Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts

Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color

Prioritizes students’ academic achievement

Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)

Values innovative instructional methods

Prioritizes standardized test scores

Demonstrates leadership on special education issues

Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation

Has experience as a classroom teacher

Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills

Has experience in managing a school construction project

Possesses strong organizational and management skills

Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth

Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others

Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds

Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills

Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion

Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate

Has experience in capital planning

Demands a high level of performance and accountability

Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community

Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators

Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies

Arlington Superintendent Search Survey - 2020

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* 2. Please prioritize the characteristics you would like to see in our next superintendent. Rate each category on a scale of 1 (lowest priority) to 5 (highest priority).

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* 3. Of the characteristics listed above, which is the MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new Superintendent? (Pick One)

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* 4. Of the characteristics listed above, which is SECOND MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One.)

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* 5. Of the characteristics listed above, which is THIRD-MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One)

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* 6. What do you believe are the main strengths of the Arlington Public Schools that we will need to preserve and build upon? [Open Response]

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* 7. What do you believe are the main challenges facing the Arlington Public Schools that a new superintendent will need to address? [Open Response]

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* 8. What are the most important questions for the search committee and school committee to ask the superintendent candidates? [Open Response]

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* 9. Please add any other comments you wish. [Open Response]