Denver Superintendent Search Parent Survey

Denver Public Schools has had the same superintendent, Tom Boasberg, for almost 10 years. He has resigned, and now the school board must select a new leader for the district. The next superintendent will make important decisions like hiring school leaders, setting budget priorities, determining educational programming and school governance. Stand for Children believes parents should be driving this conversation. Please complete this survey to share your perspective. Encuesta en español

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* First Name

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* Last Name

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* Email

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* Phone Number

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* Where do your children attend school?

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* What do you think the next superintendent should prioritize? (You can choose up to 3).

Equitable school funding

Access to full day kindergarten for all students

Closing the achievement gap

Access to school choice

Building trust between the community and the district

Prioritizing literacy so all kids are reading on grade-level

Discipline and school safety

Support for teachers and school leaders

Other (please specify)

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* What characteristics do think are most important in the next superintendent? (You can choose 2).

Experience working in Denver Public Schools or a similar district

Experience improving low performing schools

Effective communicator who is powerful and persuasive

Strong strategist who has a clear vision for the district

Instructional expertise (teacher or school leaders) who knows about curriculum, instruction and assessment

Reflect the background of the communities s/he will serve (i.e. bilingual)

Other (please specify)

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* Is there anything else you’d like the school board to consider when picking the next superintendent?

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* How do you use your school’s SPF (School Performance Framework – the color system used to rate schools) and is it helpful to you?

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* What is your definition of a high-quality school?

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* Do you want to be kept in the loop with more opportunities to share your perspective about the district’s future leadership?

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* First Name

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* Last Name

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* Email

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* Phone Number

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* Where do your children attend school?

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* What do you think the next superintendent should prioritize? (You can choose up to 3).

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* What characteristics do think are most important in the next superintendent? (You can choose 2).

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* Is there anything else you’d like the school board to consider when picking the next superintendent?

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* How do you use your school’s SPF (School Performance Framework – the color system used to rate schools) and is it helpful to you?

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* What is your definition of a high-quality school?

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* Do you want to be kept in the loop with more opportunities to share your perspective about the district’s future leadership?

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* How did you find this survey?