The North Babylon UFSD Board of Education is seeking input from all stakeholders in our community as it starts its search for a new Superintendent. By completing this brief survey, your assistance will provide valuable input. The results of this survey will be used by the Board of Education in the screening of candidates. Your input is very important to us. We will carefully review the results and use that as a basis for understanding the needs of the overall community. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey. Please submit your completed survey no later than March 30, 2015.

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* 1. How important are each of the following qualifications?

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Has been an effective classroom teacher.
Has been a successful principal.
Has been a successful central office administrator.
Has been a successful superintendent.
Has worked in New York public education and possess a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools.
Holds a doctorate degree.

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* 2. How important are the following abilities and experiences in the area of instruction?

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Effectively provides instructional leadership.
Understands New York State learning standards.
Understands effective teaching practices.
Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity.
Understands academic accountability and student assessment.

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* 3. How important are the following abilities and experiences in staff relations?

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Provides leadership in a suburban school district.
Believes in and expect accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility.
Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations.

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* 4. How important are the following abilities and experiences in Board - Superintendent relations?

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Has experience working with an elected board.
Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board.
Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district.

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