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MANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH 2026-27 STAKEHOLDER INPUT SURVEY
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1.
Please select the choice (one) that best describes your relationship to the school district.
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Student
Teacher / Staff
Administrator
Parent, Guardian, Family Member
Alumni / Community Member / Local Business Owner
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2.
Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest strengths of the school district. (Required)
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Well-rounded students
High-quality teachers and dedicated staff
High-quality school district administrators
Class sizes
Strong Arts programs
Strong STEM programs
Rigorous curriculum
High level of student achievement
High level of Social Emotional Learning and support for student wellness
Special Education programming
Programming for Gifted & Talented students
Extra curricular activities
Athletics
Sense of community
District communication
High-quality professional development for Manville School District's educational professionals
Safety and security
Facilities
Cutting-edge technology
Sound fiscal management
Parental and family involvement in their children's education
Strong support from our PTOs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the District
Productive relationship with local government
Other, please specify (100 character limit)
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3.
Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest current challenges for the school district. (Required)
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Teacher retention
Attracting high quality personnel
Maintaining current class sizes
Maintaining / enhancing Arts programming
Maintaining / enhancing STEM programming
Implementing and sustaining rigorous curriculum and instruction
Increasing and sustaining a high level of student achievement
Addressing students' mental health and wellness
Addressing student behavior and discipline issues
Meeting the increasing needs of students
Offering and sustaining effective Special Education programming
Offering and sustaining an authentic Gifted & Talented program
Maintaining / increasing extra- and co-curricular activities
Strengthening our athletics program
Optimizing District communications
Increasing the level of parent / family involvement
Optimizing safety and security in the District
Maintaining and upgrading facilities
Staying ahead of the curve in technology
Providing and sustaining an environment of equity, inclusion and diversity
Managing the impact of flooding and natural disasters in Manville
Other, please specify (100 character limit)
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4.
What do you believe will be the greatest challenges the school district will be facing in five years? Choose up to three. (Required)
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Teacher retention
Attracting and retaining high quality personnel
Offering a wide array of classes that reflect students' interests
Maintaining / enhancing Arts programming
Maintaining / enhancing STEM programming
Continuing to offer rigorous curriculum and instruction
Sustaining and increasing a high level of student achievement
Addressing issues of student mental health and wellness
Addressing student behavior and discipline issues
Continuing to meet the increasing needs of students
Sustaining effective Special Education programming
Maintaining and upgrading safety and security
Maintaining and upgrading facilities
Implementing and sustaining the use of cutting-edge technology
Sustaining an effective level of District funding
Continually providing effective communication with and listening to school district stakeholders
Increasing / sustaining healthy parent and family involvement
Providing an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other, please specify (100 character limit)
5.
Optional: What, if any, short-term or immediate district-wide change would you like for the incoming Superintendent to consider making?
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6.
Please select the THREE (3) attributes that you believe are most important for an educational leader to be successful as the Superintendent of Manville Public Schools. (Required)
The new Superintendent should be a person who:
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Has a deep understanding of curriculum, instruction and how all students learn
Is supportive of teachers and skilled in helping educators grow their craft
Has excellent communication skills
Develops and sustains meaningful community partnerships
Is visible in the school district throughout the day and at afterschool activities and events
Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth for themselves, their administrators, and staff
Is a collaborative consensus builder who is able to work with all constituencies
Has a high degree of financial acumen
Has a strong commitment to student mental health and wellness
Has experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leader of educational programs
Knows and consistently promotes what makes Manville an excellent School District
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7.
Please select THREE (3) of the following personal and leadership characteristics you would like the new Superintendent to possess. (Required)
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Intelligent
Empathetic
Out-of-the-box thinker
Visionary
Decisive
Approachable
Strong work ethic
Strong leadership skills
Transformational leader
Consensus builder
Listener
Student-centered
Sense of humor
Ethical
Transparent and honest
Other (please specify)
8.
Optional: Please suggest a question for the Manville Board of Education to ask the candidates during interviews.
Question 1
Please follow the Manville Board of Education's Superintendent Search 2026 webpage for updates throughout the search process by visiting
https://www.manvilleschools.org/superintendent-search
Thank you for your interest and support!
