Conway Springs Superintendent Search Community Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey as our district seeks your input on the desired characteristics and qualifications of our next Superintendent. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and will be collected by our search firm where they will be analyzed and shared with the Board of Education. We will use this information to build a profile of the qualities that we desire in our next leader and to inform and guide the search process.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support of our students, staff and school community.

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* 1. What is your connection to the district?

Parent/Guardian

Student

District Employee

Community Member (no children in school)

Business or Civic Leader

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you been a part of the district community?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of our school district?

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* 4. What are the most important challenges the new superintendent will need to address?

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* 5. How important are the following priorities for the new superintendent?
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

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Academic achievement and student learning outcomes	Academic achievement and student learning outcomes 1	Academic achievement and student learning outcomes 2	Academic achievement and student learning outcomes 3	Academic achievement and student learning outcomes 4	Academic achievement and student learning outcomes 5
Staff recruitment, retention, and morale	Staff recruitment, retention, and morale 1	Staff recruitment, retention, and morale 2	Staff recruitment, retention, and morale 3	Staff recruitment, retention, and morale 4	Staff recruitment, retention, and morale 5
School safety and student well-being	School safety and student well-being 1	School safety and student well-being 2	School safety and student well-being 3	School safety and student well-being 4	School safety and student well-being 5
Fiscal Responsibility and transparency	Fiscal Responsibility and transparency 1	Fiscal Responsibility and transparency 2	Fiscal Responsibility and transparency 3	Fiscal Responsibility and transparency 4	Fiscal Responsibility and transparency 5
Communication with families and the community	Communication with families and the community 1	Communication with families and the community 2	Communication with families and the community 3	Communication with families and the community 4	Communication with families and the community 5
Career and College Readiness	Career and College Readiness 1	Career and College Readiness 2	Career and College Readiness 3	Career and College Readiness 4	Career and College Readiness 5
Technology integration and innovation	Technology integration and innovation 1	Technology integration and innovation 2	Technology integration and innovation 3	Technology integration and innovation 4	Technology integration and innovation 5
Expansion of Career and Technical Education	Expansion of Career and Technical Education 1	Expansion of Career and Technical Education 2	Expansion of Career and Technical Education 3	Expansion of Career and Technical Education 4	Expansion of Career and Technical Education 5
Collaboration with the Board of Education	Collaboration with the Board of Education 1	Collaboration with the Board of Education 2	Collaboration with the Board of Education 3	Collaboration with the Board of Education 4	Collaboration with the Board of Education 5

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* 6. Please rate the importance of the following leadership traits for the next Superintendent.
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

	1	2	3	4	5
Strong communication and listening skill	Strong communication and listening skill 1	Strong communication and listening skill 2	Strong communication and listening skill 3	Strong communication and listening skill 4	Strong communication and listening skill 5
Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community	Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community 1	Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community 2	Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community 3	Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community 4	Visible and approachable presence in schools and the community 5
Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership	Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership 1	Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership 2	Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership 3	Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership 4	Integrity, fairness and ethical leadership 5
Ability to build and lead effective teams	Ability to build and lead effective teams 1	Ability to build and lead effective teams 2	Ability to build and lead effective teams 3	Ability to build and lead effective teams 4	Ability to build and lead effective teams 5
Experience in curriculum and instruction	Experience in curriculum and instruction 1	Experience in curriculum and instruction 2	Experience in curriculum and instruction 3	Experience in curriculum and instruction 4	Experience in curriculum and instruction 5
Sound Financial management skills	Sound Financial management skills 1	Sound Financial management skills 2	Sound Financial management skills 3	Sound Financial management skills 4	Sound Financial management skills 5
Transparent and collaborative decision-making	Transparent and collaborative decision-making 1	Transparent and collaborative decision-making 2	Transparent and collaborative decision-making 3	Transparent and collaborative decision-making 4	Transparent and collaborative decision-making 5
Proven record of improving student outcomes	Proven record of improving student outcomes 1	Proven record of improving student outcomes 2	Proven record of improving student outcomes 3	Proven record of improving student outcomes 4	Proven record of improving student outcomes 5
Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively	Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively 1	Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively 2	Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively 3	Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively 4	Ability to navigate complex issues calmly and effectively 5

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* 7. What three words best describe the kind of superintendent you would like to see leading our district?

The next two questions are being collected to help the new superintendent determine how best to communicate with the community.

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* 8. How well do you feel the district currently communicates with the community?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Unsure

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* 9. How would you prefer the new superintendent communicate with the community?

Updates through newsletter

District Website

Social Media Platforms

In person

Other (please specify)

Conway Springs Superintendent Search Community Survey

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* 1. What is your connection to the district?

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* 2. How long have you been a part of the district community?

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of our school district?

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* 4. What are the most important challenges the new superintendent will need to address?

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* 5. How important are the following priorities for the new superintendent?
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

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* 6. Please rate the importance of the following leadership traits for the next Superintendent.
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

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* 7. What three words best describe the kind of superintendent you would like to see leading our district?

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* 8. How well do you feel the district currently communicates with the community?

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* 9. How would you prefer the new superintendent communicate with the community?

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* 10. What advice would you offer the Board of Education as it selects the next superintendent?

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* 11. Is there anything else you would like the Board or search committee to know?

Conway Springs Superintendent Search Community Survey

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* 1. What is your connection to the district?

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* 2. How long have you been a part of the district community?

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the greatest strengths of our school district?

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* 4. What are the most important challenges the new superintendent will need to address?

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* 5. How important are the following priorities for the new superintendent?(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

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* 6. Please rate the importance of the following leadership traits for the next Superintendent.(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

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* 7. What three words best describe the kind of superintendent you would like to see leading our district?

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* 8. How well do you feel the district currently communicates with the community?

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* 9. How would you prefer the new superintendent communicate with the community?

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* 10. What advice would you offer the Board of Education as it selects the next superintendent?

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* 11. Is there anything else you would like the Board or search committee to know?

* 5. How important are the following priorities for the new superintendent?
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)

* 6. Please rate the importance of the following leadership traits for the next Superintendent.
(Rate each: 1 = Not Important....5 = Very Important)