1.Select the group that best represents your role and/or relationship with the district (select all that apply):

Administrator

Faculty

Support Staff

Student

Parent of District Student

District Resident (Non-Parent)

Other

2.Please rank the most important qualifications and experience you feel are needed by a new superintendent.

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Flexibility

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Administrator Supervision

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Board Relations

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Developing Educational Programs

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Community Relations

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Comprehensive Planning

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Staying Current with legislative developments and legislators

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Oversight of Curriculum/Instruction

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Contract Negotiations

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Parental Engagement

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Personnel Management/Employee Relations

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

School Finance

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Knowledge of Special Education Programs

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Staff Development

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

Skill/Comfort with Technology

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

N/A

3.What are the top three areas of expertise that you would like to see in the next superintendent?
(Please select up to three)

Competent, inspiring communicator with all stakeholders (citizens, students, parents, employees, local business owners)

Have a "student first" mentality that includes all students reaching academic proficiency

Able to motivate and lead employees towards student success

Plan for rigorous academic programs for grades K–12

Engage the community in the implementation of the district’s vision and mission

Ensure all students, regardless of background, have equal access to programs

School finance and business management

Use the district's strategic plan to guide decision-making

Plan for the effective use of facilities for student growth and success

4.What are the top three personal traits of leadership that the next superintendent should possess?
(Please select up to three)

Acts with integrity

Is decisive, confident, and an objective problem solver

Transparent and clear communicator

Is a visionary

Excellent goal setting and task management skills

Accessible, approachable, and visible

Inspiring, creative, innovative, and resourceful

Team builder / consensus builder / collaborative

Fosters a positive professional environment of high expectations and mutual respect

5.What are the top three priorities that the new superintendent must be highly effective in achieving?
(Please select up to three)

Effectively communicate with board members, faculty, staff, parents, and the community

Build upon the successful initiatives currently underway

Improve student achievement/outcomes

Employ strategic planning to develop a short-term and long-term vision

Adhere to a well-defined set of policies and procedures

Oversee sound management and fiscal practices

Ensure safe and educationally sound facilities for students and staff

Maintain a culture of trust, respect, and transparency throughout the district

6.What do you consider to be the three most significant strengths of the Bethel Park School District?

7.What do you consider to be the three most important issues or challenges facing the Bethel Park School District?

8.What additional comments or suggestions would you like to provide regarding the selection of the new Superintendent?