RSU #34 Superintendent Search - Survey of Students and Parents/Community Members

Your response to the following questions will help the RSU #34 School Board collect important information for use in the selection of the next RSU #34 Superintendent of Schools. Please complete this survey no later than February 4, 2022.

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* 1. Important - Check the group you most represent

RSU #34 Student

RSU #34 Parent

RSU #34 School Community Member/Business Owner

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* 2. Please check the name of the community you most represent.

Alton

Bradley

Old Town

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* 3. Of these competencies and skills, which do you believe are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to have in its next Superintendent?

Articulates a clear vision

Creates a strategic plan

Manages the budget

Inspires continued student achievement

Demonstrates cultural fluency through understanding of racial and ethnic minority cultures

Listens to staff in an open, inclusive, and adaptive manner

Develops and mentors teachers and staff

Understands curriculum and use of technology as an important tool within learning

Understands workforce development

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* 4. Of these competencies and skills, which do you believe are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to have in its next Superintendent?

Demonstrates a strong understanding of special education law and delivery of special services

Demonstrates a strong understanding of Chapter 104 (gifted & talented) regulation and delivery of special services

Is a strong spokesperson for RSU #34 to stakeholders (including parents, local business, and media)

Understands and manages risk and ensures safety

Demonstrates strong leadership

Addresses equity issues in schools, such as gender, ethnic origin, and economic status

Advocates for student opportunities and growth

Advocates for funding to support and enhance facilities

Develops a culture of high aspirations and high achievement

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* 5. Of these qualifications, which are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to seek in its next Superintendent?

Has racial equity training

Believes hearing from students is important

Has worked as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Principal

Makes visiting classrooms a priority

Makes attending student events and performances a priority

Is tuned in to LGBTQIA+ issues

Has served children and adults experiencing poverty

Is comfortable using social media as a primary communications tool

Demonstrates compassion and empathy for others in their community, volunteer, and work choices and activities

Values the importance of advocating for public education at the local, state, and federal level

Is able to demonstrate strong leadership through facilitating decisions good for students, staff, parents, and business communities

Is committed to learning RSU #34 history

RSU #34 Superintendent Search - Survey of Students and Parents/Community Members

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* 1. Important - Check the group you most represent

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* 2. Please check the name of the community you most represent.

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* 3. Of these competencies and skills, which do you believe are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to have in its next Superintendent?

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* 4. Of these competencies and skills, which do you believe are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to have in its next Superintendent?

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* 5. Of these qualifications, which are the FIVE most important for RSU #34 to seek in its next Superintendent?

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* 6. What do you consider to be the two most significant strengths of RSU #34?

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* 7. What do you consider to be the most important issues or challenges facing RSU #34?

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* 8. What else do you think is important for the new Superintendent to know to help develop their entry plan?