Special School District of St. Louis County Superintendent Search Survey-English

Welcome to the Special School District of St. Louis County Superintendent Search Survey

The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) Board of Education is entering into a search for a new superintendent. The Board requests your input in this process which will provide valuable guidance as they select a new superintendent.

The Board is requesting your assistance by asking that you complete the following online survey. It will take less than ten minutes to complete, and it is anonymous and confidential.

Thank you for your time. A summary of the survey results will be posted on the District's Website after February 12, 2019.

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* 1. Please select the choice(s) that best describe your relationship to the school district. Please select all that apply.

SSD Certified Special Education Staff

SSD Career & Tech Certified Staff

SSD Paras

SSD Administrators

SSD Board Members

SSD Non-Certified Staff

SSD Parent/Guardian

Student

Community member

Partner District Superintendent

Partner District Personnel

SSD Governing Council

PAC

Other

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* 2. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest strengths/attributes of SSD.

Strong community pride in the schools

Dedicated and highly competent staff

Effective Board governance

Child centered schools

Challenging and state of the art curriculum

High level of student achievement

High quality facilities

Supportive community

Sound fiscal management

State financial support

Supportive and involved parents

Effective use of technology

Strong instructional program

Good working relationship with other units of local government

Teacher quality

Strong administrators and principals

Students who are committed to education

Communication with parents and the community

Athletic/activity programs

Fine arts programs

Understanding and supporting diversity in the district

Closing achievement gaps among student groups

Implementing the district's vision and strategic plan

Parent education, programs and services

Providing updated services and programs in career and technical education

Class size

School safety

Use of data for instruction

Community support for referendums

Promoting innovations in learning

Students ready for college

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest challenges/barriers for the SSD in achieving the District's goals.

Strong community support of schools

Dedicated and highly competent staff

Effective Board governance

Child centered schools

Challenging and state of the art curriculum

High quality facilities

Supportive community

Sound fiscal management

State financial support

Supportive and involved parents

Effective use of technology

Strong instructional program

Good working relationships with other units of local government

Teacher quality

Strong administrators and principals

Students who are committed to education

Communication with parents and the community

Parent education programs and services

Providing updated services and programs in career and technical education

Understanding and supporting diversity in the district

Closing achievement gaps among student groups

Implementing the district's vision and strategic plan

Class size

School safety

Use of data for instruction

Community support for referendums

Promoting innovation for learning

Students ready for college

Competition with other districts and schools

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please select the top THREE (3) most important goals for the SSD to achieve in the next three years

Build stronger connections within the district and with the community

Strengthen our academic program and curriculum

Maintain programs for all student achievement levels and needs

Maintain high levels of student achievement

Focus on 21st century curriculum (communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and media and technology literacy)

Manage financial resources prudently

Assuring student well being (emotionally safe and confident)

Improving communications

Integrating technology with instruction

Improving the image of our district

Improving staff morale

Improving the quality of staff in the district

Working with the legislature on school/district related issues

Engaging students through best instructional practices

Improving facilities

Meeting our financial challenges

Reaching out to community members who do not have children in school

Engaging the business community in support of the schools

Ensuring that all students are ready for career or post secondary education

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes/skills and experiences that you believe are most important for a person to possess to be successful as the superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County.
The new superintendent should be a person who:

Is a collaborative consensus builder and able to work with all constituencies

Develops meaningful community partnerships

Has a deep understanding of curriculum, instruction and how students learn

Builds a great team and brings out the best in others

Is child/student centered

Holds others accountable

Has a inspiring vision for the future

Understands the need for global learning

Has excellent communication skills

Understands school finance and the business side of the district

Is a strong decision-maker who uses data and information

Is innovative and creative

Has warm people skills, is approachable and easy to talk to

Is visible in the schools and community

Is open-minded and flexible

Can recruit and support outstanding staff members

Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please select the choice(s) that best describe your relationship to the school district. Please select all that apply.

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* 2. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest strengths/attributes of SSD.

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* 3. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest challenges/barriers for the SSD in achieving the District's goals.

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* 4. Please select the top THREE (3) most important goals for the SSD to achieve in the next three years

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* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes/skills and experiences that you believe are most important for a person to possess to be successful as the superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County.The new superintendent should be a person who:

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* 6. What questions would you like to have the Board of Education ask candidates as it enters into the superintendent search?

* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes/skills and experiences that you believe are most important for a person to possess to be successful as the superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County.
The new superintendent should be a person who: