Masconomet Superintendent Search 2018

Masconomet Superintendent Search Survey

The Masconomet School Committee welcomes your participation in this 5 to 10 minute survey to help determine the best criteria for the next Superintendent for the Masconomet Regional School District.

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* 1. Please select the category(s) that best describe you. (Check all that apply.)

Parent of current Masconomet student

Parent of future Masconomet student

Current Masconomet student

Resident of Boxford

Resident of Middleton

Resident of Topsfield

Masconomet Teacher

Masconomet Staff Member

Masconomet Admnistrator

Business Person in District

Tri-Town Government/Official

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The following criteria relate to curriculum and instruction. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 =moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

	1 = not a priority	2 = low priority	3 = moderate priority	4 - High priority
Emphasizes academic rigor and student achievement	Emphasizes academic rigor and student achievement 1 = not a priority	Emphasizes academic rigor and student achievement 2 = low priority	Emphasizes academic rigor and student achievement 3 = moderate priority	Emphasizes academic rigor and student achievement 4 - High priority
Encourages effective professional development, innovation in curriculum instruction, and faculty's willingness to take risks and embrace change.	Encourages effective professional development, innovation in curriculum instruction, and faculty's willingness to take risks and embrace change. 1 = not a priority	Encourages effective professional development, innovation in curriculum instruction, and faculty's willingness to take risks and embrace change. 2 = low priority	Encourages effective professional development, innovation in curriculum instruction, and faculty's willingness to take risks and embrace change. 3 = moderate priority	Encourages effective professional development, innovation in curriculum instruction, and faculty's willingness to take risks and embrace change. 4 - High priority
Invested in nurturing a school environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of students.	Invested in nurturing a school environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of students. 1 = not a priority	Invested in nurturing a school environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of students. 2 = low priority	Invested in nurturing a school environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of students. 3 = moderate priority	Invested in nurturing a school environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of students. 4 - High priority
Promotes success across all student populations, with solid understanding of integrated special education.	Promotes success across all student populations, with solid understanding of integrated special education. 1 = not a priority	Promotes success across all student populations, with solid understanding of integrated special education. 2 = low priority	Promotes success across all student populations, with solid understanding of integrated special education. 3 = moderate priority	Promotes success across all student populations, with solid understanding of integrated special education. 4 - High priority
Involved in national and state conversations about educational trends and initiatives.	Involved in national and state conversations about educational trends and initiatives. 1 = not a priority	Involved in national and state conversations about educational trends and initiatives. 2 = low priority	Involved in national and state conversations about educational trends and initiatives. 3 = moderate priority	Involved in national and state conversations about educational trends and initiatives. 4 - High priority

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* 3. The following criteria relate to leadership. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

	1 =not a priority	2 = low priority	3 = moderate priority	4 = highest High priority.
Visionary who can bring the district into the future, projecting scenarios to best prepare students for their future beyond MASCO.	Visionary who can bring the district into the future, projecting scenarios to best prepare students for their future beyond MASCO. 1 =not a priority	Visionary who can bring the district into the future, projecting scenarios to best prepare students for their future beyond MASCO. 2 = low priority	Visionary who can bring the district into the future, projecting scenarios to best prepare students for their future beyond MASCO. 3 = moderate priority	Visionary who can bring the district into the future, projecting scenarios to best prepare students for their future beyond MASCO. 4 = highest High priority.
Record of successful implementation of programs that have improved outcomes.	Record of successful implementation of programs that have improved outcomes. 1 =not a priority	Record of successful implementation of programs that have improved outcomes. 2 = low priority	Record of successful implementation of programs that have improved outcomes. 3 = moderate priority	Record of successful implementation of programs that have improved outcomes. 4 = highest High priority.
Inspiring leadership style that motivates others.	Inspiring leadership style that motivates others. 1 =not a priority	Inspiring leadership style that motivates others. 2 = low priority	Inspiring leadership style that motivates others. 3 = moderate priority	Inspiring leadership style that motivates others. 4 = highest High priority.
Commitment to Masco Vision 2025 (which were recently developed with broad community input, and available on Masco Website).	Commitment to Masco Vision 2025 (which were recently developed with broad community input, and available on Masco Website). 1 =not a priority	Commitment to Masco Vision 2025 (which were recently developed with broad community input, and available on Masco Website). 2 = low priority	Commitment to Masco Vision 2025 (which were recently developed with broad community input, and available on Masco Website). 3 = moderate priority	Commitment to Masco Vision 2025 (which were recently developed with broad community input, and available on Masco Website). 4 = highest High priority.
Able to attract and retain high-performing, skilled educators	Able to attract and retain high-performing, skilled educators 1 =not a priority	Able to attract and retain high-performing, skilled educators 2 = low priority	Able to attract and retain high-performing, skilled educators 3 = moderate priority	Able to attract and retain high-performing, skilled educators 4 = highest High priority.

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* 4. The following criteria relate to finance and operations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 =high priority.

	1 = not a priority	2 = low priority	3 = moderate priority	4 = high priority
Experienced professional with strong budgeting and fiscal management skills who is able to navigate complexity within organizations, finances and budgets	Experienced professional with strong budgeting and fiscal management skills who is able to navigate complexity within organizations, finances and budgets 1 = not a priority	Experienced professional with strong budgeting and fiscal management skills who is able to navigate complexity within organizations, finances and budgets 2 = low priority	Experienced professional with strong budgeting and fiscal management skills who is able to navigate complexity within organizations, finances and budgets 3 = moderate priority	Experienced professional with strong budgeting and fiscal management skills who is able to navigate complexity within organizations, finances and budgets 4 = high priority
Experienced with capital planning for school infrastructure.	Experienced with capital planning for school infrastructure. 1 = not a priority	Experienced with capital planning for school infrastructure. 2 = low priority	Experienced with capital planning for school infrastructure. 3 = moderate priority	Experienced with capital planning for school infrastructure. 4 = high priority
Knowledgeable about operations and financing structures unique to Regional School Districts, including collaboration with municipal offices.	Knowledgeable about operations and financing structures unique to Regional School Districts, including collaboration with municipal offices. 1 = not a priority	Knowledgeable about operations and financing structures unique to Regional School Districts, including collaboration with municipal offices. 2 = low priority	Knowledgeable about operations and financing structures unique to Regional School Districts, including collaboration with municipal offices. 3 = moderate priority	Knowledgeable about operations and financing structures unique to Regional School Districts, including collaboration with municipal offices. 4 = high priority
Experience with successful contract negotiations with labor organizations.	Experience with successful contract negotiations with labor organizations. 1 = not a priority	Experience with successful contract negotiations with labor organizations. 2 = low priority	Experience with successful contract negotiations with labor organizations. 3 = moderate priority	Experience with successful contract negotiations with labor organizations. 4 = high priority
Experience managing district-wide teams including administration, faculty, support and facilities staff, including knowledge of evaluation systems.	Experience managing district-wide teams including administration, faculty, support and facilities staff, including knowledge of evaluation systems. 1 = not a priority	Experience managing district-wide teams including administration, faculty, support and facilities staff, including knowledge of evaluation systems. 2 = low priority	Experience managing district-wide teams including administration, faculty, support and facilities staff, including knowledge of evaluation systems. 3 = moderate priority	Experience managing district-wide teams including administration, faculty, support and facilities staff, including knowledge of evaluation systems. 4 = high priority

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* 5. The following criteria relate to communication and community relations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

	1 = not a priority	2 = low priority	3 = moderate priority	4 = high priority
Skilled communicator with all constituents using written, verbal, public speaking, and technology.	Skilled communicator with all constituents using written, verbal, public speaking, and technology. 1 = not a priority	Skilled communicator with all constituents using written, verbal, public speaking, and technology. 2 = low priority	Skilled communicator with all constituents using written, verbal, public speaking, and technology. 3 = moderate priority	Skilled communicator with all constituents using written, verbal, public speaking, and technology. 4 = high priority
Interested in collaborative partnerships with Superintendent of Schools for the Tri-Town School Union.	Interested in collaborative partnerships with Superintendent of Schools for the Tri-Town School Union. 1 = not a priority	Interested in collaborative partnerships with Superintendent of Schools for the Tri-Town School Union. 2 = low priority	Interested in collaborative partnerships with Superintendent of Schools for the Tri-Town School Union. 3 = moderate priority	Interested in collaborative partnerships with Superintendent of Schools for the Tri-Town School Union. 4 = high priority
Creative collaboration with community partners in ways that benefit the school community (including parents, town officials, local youth organizations, and others).	Creative collaboration with community partners in ways that benefit the school community (including parents, town officials, local youth organizations, and others). 1 = not a priority	Creative collaboration with community partners in ways that benefit the school community (including parents, town officials, local youth organizations, and others). 2 = low priority	Creative collaboration with community partners in ways that benefit the school community (including parents, town officials, local youth organizations, and others). 3 = moderate priority	Creative collaboration with community partners in ways that benefit the school community (including parents, town officials, local youth organizations, and others). 4 = high priority
Encourages strong sense of community, inclusivity, and acceptance with diverse populations.	Encourages strong sense of community, inclusivity, and acceptance with diverse populations. 1 = not a priority	Encourages strong sense of community, inclusivity, and acceptance with diverse populations. 2 = low priority	Encourages strong sense of community, inclusivity, and acceptance with diverse populations. 3 = moderate priority	Encourages strong sense of community, inclusivity, and acceptance with diverse populations. 4 = high priority

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* 6. Please rank the following 5 skill classifications in order of priority with 1 being the highest priority for the next superintendent.

Curriculum and Instruction Expertise

Leadership

Financial and Operational Management

Communications

Personal Intellectual Skills and Academic Preparation

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* 7. What are the key strengths of Masconomet that you would like to see preserved and expanded? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 8. What are the main challenges facing Masconomet at this time that you would like to see addressed? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 9. What are the most important questions you would like to see the Search Committee ask of the superintendent candidates? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 10. Is there anything else you would like the committee to consider, or comments you would like to share? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 1. Please select the category(s) that best describe you. (Check all that apply.)

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* 2. The following criteria relate to curriculum and instruction. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district. 1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 =moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

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* 3. The following criteria relate to leadership. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district. 1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

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* 4. The following criteria relate to finance and operations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district. 1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 =high priority.

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* 5. The following criteria relate to communication and community relations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district. 1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

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* 6. Please rank the following 5 skill classifications in order of priority with 1 being the highest priority for the next superintendent.

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* 7. What are the key strengths of Masconomet that you would like to see preserved and expanded? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 8. What are the main challenges facing Masconomet at this time that you would like to see addressed? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 9. What are the most important questions you would like to see the Search Committee ask of the superintendent candidates? (This is an optional open response question.)

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* 10. Is there anything else you would like the committee to consider, or comments you would like to share? (This is an optional open response question.)

* 2. The following criteria relate to curriculum and instruction. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 =moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

* 3. The following criteria relate to leadership. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.

* 4. The following criteria relate to finance and operations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 =high priority.

* 5. The following criteria relate to communication and community relations. Please rate the level of priority for each when selecting the next superintendent for this district.

1 = not a priority, 2 = low priority, 3 = moderate priority, 4 = high priority.