Brooklyn Center Community Schools Superintendent Hiring Feedback

There are seven questions in this survey.

As part of the selection process for a new Superintendent for Brooklyn Center Community Schools, it is important to gather feedback from staff and community members. The information you provide will be helpful in identifying key characteristics, knowledge and skills for the new Superintendent. The information will be compiled and given to the School Board who will use this data, along with other information, to inform their hiring decision.

Please Note: The School Board has developed a job description for the Superintendent. The responses you provide will help the Board to understand important aspects of this role from the staff and community perspective.

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* 1. I am a......

District Employee

District resident without a district student

District parent or guardian of a district student

District Student

Non-district parent or guardian of a district student

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What are the most important priorities for the next Superintendent?
(Please rank in order of priority with #1 being the most important).

Continue the work on the five year Strategic Plan

Improve graduation rates

Reduce the achievement gap

Continue strong fiscal management

Improve test scores

See that desired student behavioral patterns are established and maintained

Promote the advancement of cultural responsiveness in the district

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* 3. Please list any additional or other priorities the next Superintendent should have.

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* 4. What three qualities do you most desire in the next Superintendent?

A strong commitment to a "student first" philosophy in all decisions.

A strong communicator with the ability to develop and communicate a vision of quality education to the Board, staff and community.

A willingness to listen to input, but is a decision maker.

Has demonstrated strong leadership skills in previous positions.

Has experience in the management of district resources and knowledge of sound fiscal procedures.

Has the ability to develop and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between the business community and the school district.

Inspires trust, self-confidence and models high standards of integrity and personal performance.

Is able to delegate authority while maintaining accountability.

Is able to work cooperatively with the School Board and keep members informed.

Is committed to the importance of both academic and activity programs.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please rank in order of importance the Superintendent involvement in the the school community.

City Council

Regular representation at the Legislature

Attending events such as pancake/ waffle breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, ice cream socials, etc.

Attending school sponsored community events

Involvement in Lions or Rotary meetings and events

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* 6. Identify which leadership skills are important for the next Superintendent.

Has high ethical and moral standards.

Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence.

Strong interpersonal skills: an ability to listen and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Works collaboratively with others.

Demonstrates an ability to effectively lead change.

Is approachable and treats all others with respect.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please share any additional information that would be important for the School Board to consider in its selection of the next Superintendent for Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

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* 1. I am a......

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* 2. What are the most important priorities for the next Superintendent? (Please rank in order of priority with #1 being the most important).

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* 3. Please list any additional or other priorities the next Superintendent should have.

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* 4. What three qualities do you most desire in the next Superintendent?

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* 5. Please rank in order of importance the Superintendent involvement in the the school community.

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* 6. Identify which leadership skills are important for the next Superintendent.

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* 7. Please share any additional information that would be important for the School Board to consider in its selection of the next Superintendent for Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

* 2. What are the most important priorities for the next Superintendent?
(Please rank in order of priority with #1 being the most important).