Glastonbury Public Schools Superintendent Search Survey

The Glastonbury Board of Education is seeking perspectives from our community as we begin the process of searching for a new Superintendent of Schools. Your responses to the following questions will help our consultants develop a leadership profile for our next leader. Your participation will help us make the best decisions. Please complete this survey by April 10th.

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* 1. Please check the group(s) that best represent(s) you:

Parent/Guardian of student(s) in the Glastonbury Public Schools

Community Resident (not a current parent)

Student in the Glastonbury Public Schools

Administrator in Glastonbury

Teacher in Glastonbury

Support Staff in the Glastonbury Public Schools

Board of Education Member

Town Official/Staff

Town Business Leader

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* 2. What do you consider to be the two most significant strengths of the Glastonbury Public Schools?

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* 3. What do you consider to be the two most important issues or challenges that will face the next leader of the Glastonbury Public Schools?

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* 4. What expertise is most important in the next superintendent? (Please number your top five choices in order of importance with 1 being the most important.)

Shares district-wide vision of excellence and innovative instruction

Communicates and collaborates effectively in schools and community

Possesses strong budget/finance knowledge and skills

Builds trusting relationships with students, staff, and community members

Fosters professional development, team building, and staff growth

Demonstrates proven track record of success improving student performance

Shares and delegates leadership

Thinks well on their feet

Has a broad base of knowledge of educational issues and practices

Has experience running a school district

Other: Comment in the comment box below (see #6)

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* 5. What are the most important personal qualities for our next superintendent? (Please number your top five choices in order of importance with 1 being the most important.)

Accessible, approachable, and visible in the schools and community

Keeps students' growth and wellbeing the primary focus

Inspirational leader and team builder

Exhibits appreciation for and love of children

Life-long learner

Trustworthy, honest, respectful

Decisive, confident, and objective problem solver with good judgment and resiliency

Fosters and values a culture of belonging

Knowledgeable and hardworking, with attention to detail

Committed to transparent communication in schools and community

Other: Comment in comment box below (See #6)

Glastonbury Public Schools Superintendent Search Survey

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* 1. Please check the group(s) that best represent(s) you:

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* 2. What do you consider to be the two most significant strengths of the Glastonbury Public Schools?

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* 3. What do you consider to be the two most important issues or challenges that will face the next leader of the Glastonbury Public Schools?

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* 4. What expertise is most important in the next superintendent? (Please number your top five choices in order of importance with 1 being the most important.)

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* 5. What are the most important personal qualities for our next superintendent? (Please number your top five choices in order of importance with 1 being the most important.)

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* 6. Other: Are there areas of expertise or desired personal qualities not listed in #4 or #5 above?

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* 7. Do you know of someone who might make an excellent candidate? If yes, please share their name and contact information below.