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Holyoke Public Superintendent Search Survey
Welcome and thank you for visiting our survey.
1.
The Holyoke School Committee invites you to complete the following survey to assist in identifying the most important criteria for selecting the next superintendent of schools. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated. Please tell us a little about yourself by selecting the category that best describes you.
Parent of current Holyoke student
Current Holyoke student
Holyoke public school graduate
Holyoke resident
Holyoke teacher
Holyoke support staff
Holyoke administrator or manager
Member of the Holyoke business community
Other (please specify)
2.
What do you see as the main strengths of the Holyoke public schools that a new superintendent would need to preserve and build upon?
3.
What do you believe are the main challenges facing the Holyoke Public Schools that a new superintendent will need to address.
4.
What are the characteristics or strengths are most important for the next superintendent to bring to Holyoke? Choose all that apply.
A champion for education in the community, leading a collaborative spirit among teachers, administrators, parents, and community stakeholders.
An experienced professional with outstanding communication, interpersonal and management skills; able to navigate complexity with organizations, finances, and budgets, including building relationships with municipal government leaders and employee unions.
Commitment to recruiting, developing, and sustaining a culture of collaboration across the district and its programs in support of students.
Commitment to leadership in improving educational opportunity and commitment to educational equity for marginalized and underserved students and communities
Experience engaging with policymakers, advocating for resources, legislation, and community engagement on behalf of the school district.
An engaged and inspirational leader with a vision for growth as well as excellence and a commitment to educating the whole child.
Passionate about lifelong learning, with teaching experience, and possessing knowledge based on experience about special education laws and best practices, working with diverse student populations, and career technical education.
A leader with a focus on student achievement, a history of community and parent collaboration, and an ability to motivate others.
A skilled negotiator, able to work with municipal officials and offices, especially related to budgeting for district operations.
Previous experience as a superintendent.
Previous experience as a public school educator
Other (please specify)