Brookline Superintendent Search - 2020

The Brookline School Committee welcomes your participation in this short survey to help determine the best criteria for seeking a new superintendent of schools. Please proceed with this survey.

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* 1. Before you begin, can you tell us something about yourself? Check all that apply, including your town of residency.

Parent/Guardian/Caretaker

Student

Community Member

Faculty Member - Teacher

Faculty Member - Paraprofessional

School Support Staff

Faculty Member - Administrator

Business Person in the District

Town Government Official

Other or Town of Residency

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* 2. What are the most important issues for you as we begin the process to select a new superintendent? Please rate each area with a score of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)

	1 (Lowest)	2	3	4	5 (Highest)
Educational Leadership	Educational Leadership 1 (Lowest)	Educational Leadership 2	Educational Leadership 3	Educational Leadership 4	Educational Leadership 5 (Highest)
Communication with the Public	Communication with the Public 1 (Lowest)	Communication with the Public 2	Communication with the Public 3	Communication with the Public 4	Communication with the Public 5 (Highest)
Diversity	Diversity 1 (Lowest)	Diversity 2	Diversity 3	Diversity 4	Diversity 5 (Highest)
Equity and Inclusion	Equity and Inclusion 1 (Lowest)	Equity and Inclusion 2	Equity and Inclusion 3	Equity and Inclusion 4	Equity and Inclusion 5 (Highest)
Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy	Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy 1 (Lowest)	Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy 2	Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy 3	Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy 4	Collective Bargaining/Employment Policy 5 (Highest)
Facilities Management	Facilities Management 1 (Lowest)	Facilities Management 2	Facilities Management 3	Facilities Management 4	Facilities Management 5 (Highest)
New Facilities Construction	New Facilities Construction 1 (Lowest)	New Facilities Construction 2	New Facilities Construction 3	New Facilities Construction 4	New Facilities Construction 5 (Highest)
Curriculum Development	Curriculum Development 1 (Lowest)	Curriculum Development 2	Curriculum Development 3	Curriculum Development 4	Curriculum Development 5 (Highest)
Quality of Instruction	Quality of Instruction 1 (Lowest)	Quality of Instruction 2	Quality of Instruction 3	Quality of Instruction 4	Quality of Instruction 5 (Highest)
Financial Management	Financial Management 1 (Lowest)	Financial Management 2	Financial Management 3	Financial Management 4	Financial Management 5 (Highest)
Staff Relations/Morale	Staff Relations/Morale 1 (Lowest)	Staff Relations/Morale 2	Staff Relations/Morale 3	Staff Relations/Morale 4	Staff Relations/Morale 5 (Highest)
Professional Development	Professional Development 1 (Lowest)	Professional Development 2	Professional Development 3	Professional Development 4	Professional Development 5 (Highest)
Technology	Technology 1 (Lowest)	Technology 2	Technology 3	Technology 4	Technology 5 (Highest)
Health/Safety	Health/Safety 1 (Lowest)	Health/Safety 2	Health/Safety 3	Health/Safety 4	Health/Safety 5 (Highest)
Strategic Planning	Strategic Planning 1 (Lowest)	Strategic Planning 2	Strategic Planning 3	Strategic Planning 4	Strategic Planning 5 (Highest)
Academic Planning	Academic Planning 1 (Lowest)	Academic Planning 2	Academic Planning 3	Academic Planning 4	Academic Planning 5 (Highest)
Academic Standards	Academic Standards 1 (Lowest)	Academic Standards 2	Academic Standards 3	Academic Standards 4	Academic Standards 5 (Highest)
Student Assessment	Student Assessment 1 (Lowest)	Student Assessment 2	Student Assessment 3	Student Assessment 4	Student Assessment 5 (Highest)
Transparency	Transparency 1 (Lowest)	Transparency 2	Transparency 3	Transparency 4	Transparency 5 (Highest)
Staff Evaluation	Staff Evaluation 1 (Lowest)	Staff Evaluation 2	Staff Evaluation 3	Staff Evaluation 4	Staff Evaluation 5 (Highest)
College/Career/Civic Readiness	College/Career/Civic Readiness 1 (Lowest)	College/Career/Civic Readiness 2	College/Career/Civic Readiness 3	College/Career/Civic Readiness 4	College/Career/Civic Readiness 5 (Highest)
Social and Emotional Wellness	Social and Emotional Wellness 1 (Lowest)	Social and Emotional Wellness 2	Social and Emotional Wellness 3	Social and Emotional Wellness 4	Social and Emotional Wellness 5 (Highest)
Extra Curricular Activities	Extra Curricular Activities 1 (Lowest)	Extra Curricular Activities 2	Extra Curricular Activities 3	Extra Curricular Activities 4	Extra Curricular Activities 5 (Highest)
Special Education	Special Education 1 (Lowest)	Special Education 2	Special Education 3	Special Education 4	Special Education 5 (Highest)
Enrichment Education	Enrichment Education 1 (Lowest)	Enrichment Education 2	Enrichment Education 3	Enrichment Education 4	Enrichment Education 5 (Highest)
After School/Summer Support	After School/Summer Support 1 (Lowest)	After School/Summer Support 2	After School/Summer Support 3	After School/Summer Support 4	After School/Summer Support 5 (Highest)

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* 3. How would you describe your vision for the Brookline Public Schools?

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* 4. What are the strengths of the Brookline Public Schools that you want to see preserved or protected? In addition to identifying the strengths, please tell us what comes to mind as you think of each of the most significant strengths.

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* 5. What are the areas that will need to undergo change and/or improvement?

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* 6. What are the personal characteristics that you feel are important for the next superintendent to possess? Please rate these characteristics from 1-5 with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.

	1 (Lowest)	2	3	4	5 (Highest)
Mastery of Budget and Finance	Mastery of Budget and Finance 1 (Lowest)	Mastery of Budget and Finance 2	Mastery of Budget and Finance 3	Mastery of Budget and Finance 4	Mastery of Budget and Finance 5 (Highest)
Secures Grants/Outside Funding	Secures Grants/Outside Funding 1 (Lowest)	Secures Grants/Outside Funding 2	Secures Grants/Outside Funding 3	Secures Grants/Outside Funding 4	Secures Grants/Outside Funding 5 (Highest)
Personnel Administration Skills	Personnel Administration Skills 1 (Lowest)	Personnel Administration Skills 2	Personnel Administration Skills 3	Personnel Administration Skills 4	Personnel Administration Skills 5 (Highest)
Collective Bargaining Skills	Collective Bargaining Skills 1 (Lowest)	Collective Bargaining Skills 2	Collective Bargaining Skills 3	Collective Bargaining Skills 4	Collective Bargaining Skills 5 (Highest)
Communications Skills	Communications Skills 1 (Lowest)	Communications Skills 2	Communications Skills 3	Communications Skills 4	Communications Skills 5 (Highest)
Appreciates Arts	Appreciates Arts 1 (Lowest)	Appreciates Arts 2	Appreciates Arts 3	Appreciates Arts 4	Appreciates Arts 5 (Highest)
Previous Superintendent Experience	Previous Superintendent Experience 1 (Lowest)	Previous Superintendent Experience 2	Previous Superintendent Experience 3	Previous Superintendent Experience 4	Previous Superintendent Experience 5 (Highest)
Encourages Parental Involvement	Encourages Parental Involvement 1 (Lowest)	Encourages Parental Involvement 2	Encourages Parental Involvement 3	Encourages Parental Involvement 4	Encourages Parental Involvement 5 (Highest)
Appreciates Diversity	Appreciates Diversity 1 (Lowest)	Appreciates Diversity 2	Appreciates Diversity 3	Appreciates Diversity 4	Appreciates Diversity 5 (Highest)
Responsive to Administrators	Responsive to Administrators 1 (Lowest)	Responsive to Administrators 2	Responsive to Administrators 3	Responsive to Administrators 4	Responsive to Administrators 5 (Highest)
Builds Innovative Partnerships	Builds Innovative Partnerships 1 (Lowest)	Builds Innovative Partnerships 2	Builds Innovative Partnerships 3	Builds Innovative Partnerships 4	Builds Innovative Partnerships 5 (Highest)
Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District	Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District 1 (Lowest)	Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District 2	Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District 3	Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District 4	Previous Central Administration/Leadership Experience in a Peer District 5 (Highest)
Working with Diverse Constituencies	Working with Diverse Constituencies 1 (Lowest)	Working with Diverse Constituencies 2	Working with Diverse Constituencies 3	Working with Diverse Constituencies 4	Working with Diverse Constituencies 5 (Highest)
Experience as a Principal	Experience as a Principal 1 (Lowest)	Experience as a Principal 2	Experience as a Principal 3	Experience as a Principal 4	Experience as a Principal 5 (Highest)
Understanding of Special Education	Understanding of Special Education 1 (Lowest)	Understanding of Special Education 2	Understanding of Special Education 3	Understanding of Special Education 4	Understanding of Special Education 5 (Highest)
Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community	Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community 1 (Lowest)	Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community 2	Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community 3	Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community 4	Responsive to Students, Parents, and Community 5 (Highest)
Experience with Curriculum Development	Experience with Curriculum Development 1 (Lowest)	Experience with Curriculum Development 2	Experience with Curriculum Development 3	Experience with Curriculum Development 4	Experience with Curriculum Development 5 (Highest)
Improvement in Academic Performance	Improvement in Academic Performance 1 (Lowest)	Improvement in Academic Performance 2	Improvement in Academic Performance 3	Improvement in Academic Performance 4	Improvement in Academic Performance 5 (Highest)
Success Working with School Committee	Success Working with School Committee 1 (Lowest)	Success Working with School Committee 2	Success Working with School Committee 3	Success Working with School Committee 4	Success Working with School Committee 5 (Highest)
Responsive to Educators	Responsive to Educators 1 (Lowest)	Responsive to Educators 2	Responsive to Educators 3	Responsive to Educators 4	Responsive to Educators 5 (Highest)
Strategic Planning Skills	Strategic Planning Skills 1 (Lowest)	Strategic Planning Skills 2	Strategic Planning Skills 3	Strategic Planning Skills 4	Strategic Planning Skills 5 (Highest)
Personal Interest in Professional Development	Personal Interest in Professional Development 1 (Lowest)	Personal Interest in Professional Development 2	Personal Interest in Professional Development 3	Personal Interest in Professional Development 4	Personal Interest in Professional Development 5 (Highest)
Visits Classrooms/Schools	Visits Classrooms/Schools 1 (Lowest)	Visits Classrooms/Schools 2	Visits Classrooms/Schools 3	Visits Classrooms/Schools 4	Visits Classrooms/Schools 5 (Highest)
Organizational Skills	Organizational Skills 1 (Lowest)	Organizational Skills 2	Organizational Skills 3	Organizational Skills 4	Organizational Skills 5 (Highest)
Attracts Superior Staff	Attracts Superior Staff 1 (Lowest)	Attracts Superior Staff 2	Attracts Superior Staff 3	Attracts Superior Staff 4	Attracts Superior Staff 5 (Highest)
Experience with Technology	Experience with Technology 1 (Lowest)	Experience with Technology 2	Experience with Technology 3	Experience with Technology 4	Experience with Technology 5 (Highest)
Life Long Learner	Life Long Learner 1 (Lowest)	Life Long Learner 2	Life Long Learner 3	Life Long Learner 4	Life Long Learner 5 (Highest)
Inspires Others	Inspires Others 1 (Lowest)	Inspires Others 2	Inspires Others 3	Inspires Others 4	Inspires Others 5 (Highest)
Respects People's Values	Respects People's Values 1 (Lowest)	Respects People's Values 2	Respects People's Values 3	Respects People's Values 4	Respects People's Values 5 (Highest)
Supports/Mentors Staff	Supports/Mentors Staff 1 (Lowest)	Supports/Mentors Staff 2	Supports/Mentors Staff 3	Supports/Mentors Staff 4	Supports/Mentors Staff 5 (Highest)
Understands Community Relations	Understands Community Relations 1 (Lowest)	Understands Community Relations 2	Understands Community Relations 3	Understands Community Relations 4	Understands Community Relations 5 (Highest)
Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math)	Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math) 1 (Lowest)	Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math) 2	Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math) 3	Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math) 4	Appreciates STEM (Science/Technology/Engineer/Math) 5 (Highest)
Retains Superior Staff	Retains Superior Staff 1 (Lowest)	Retains Superior Staff 2	Retains Superior Staff 3	Retains Superior Staff 4	Retains Superior Staff 5 (Highest)
Appreciates Athletics	Appreciates Athletics 1 (Lowest)	Appreciates Athletics 2	Appreciates Athletics 3	Appreciates Athletics 4	Appreciates Athletics 5 (Highest)

Other (please specify)

Brookline Superintendent Search - 2020

Brookline Superintendent Search - 2020

Question Title

* 1. Before you begin, can you tell us something about yourself? Check all that apply, including your town of residency.

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* 2. What are the most important issues for you as we begin the process to select a new superintendent? Please rate each area with a score of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)

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* 3. How would you describe your vision for the Brookline Public Schools?

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* 4. What are the strengths of the Brookline Public Schools that you want to see preserved or protected? In addition to identifying the strengths, please tell us what comes to mind as you think of each of the most significant strengths.

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* 5. What are the areas that will need to undergo change and/or improvement?

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* 6. What are the personal characteristics that you feel are important for the next superintendent to possess? Please rate these characteristics from 1-5 with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.

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* 7. What questions would you like the search committee, school committee, or others who will meet the candidate to ask?

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* 8. Please add any other comments you would like to make.

Brookline Superintendent Search - 2020

Brookline Superintendent Search - 2020

Question Title

* 1. Before you begin, can you tell us something about yourself? Check all that apply, including your town of residency.

Question Title

* 2. What are the most important issues for you as we begin the process to select a new superintendent? Please rate each area with a score of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)

Question Title

* 3. How would you describe your vision for the Brookline Public Schools?

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* 4. What are the strengths of the Brookline Public Schools that you want to see preserved or protected? In addition to identifying the strengths, please tell us what comes to mind as you think of each of the most significant strengths﻿.

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* 5. What are the areas that will need to undergo change and/or improvement?

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* 6. What are the personal characteristics that you feel are important for the next superintendent to possess? Please rate these characteristics from 1-5 with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.

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* 7. What questions would you like the search committee, school committee, or others who will meet the candidate to ask?

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* 8. Please add any other comments you would like to make.

* 4. What are the strengths of the Brookline Public Schools that you want to see preserved or protected? In addition to identifying the strengths, please tell us what comes to mind as you think of each of the most significant strengths.