Griffin-Spalding Board of Education Superintendent Search Employee Survey

The Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education seeks input from each school system employee to help determine the most important qualifications and characteristics of the next Superintendent of Schools. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete the following confidential survey. We will consider your responses as we move forward with the superintendent selection process. Your input and support are greatly appreciated. For Questions #2-33 please rate the importance of each characteristic or qualification.

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* 1. Please identify your position in the school system.

I am a classroom teacher or certified employee.

I am a non-certified support staff member.

I am an administrator.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Willing to listen to parents, community and staff

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* 3. Willing to make tough decisions

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* 4. Advanced Degree in Education Administration

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* 5. Classroom teaching experience

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* 6. Honesty

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* 7. Familiar with Spalding County and known to community

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* 8. Experience and knowledge of school system finances and budget

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* 9. Grew up in Spalding County

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* 10. Ability to oversee facilities, maintenance and construction

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* 11. Experience in school system similar to Spalding County

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* 12. Experience in school system different from Spalding County

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* 13. Successful employment history with Griffin-Spalding County School System

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* 14. Ability to oversee curriculum and instruction

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* 15. Projects an image of professionalism and polish

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* 16. Likely to serve as superintendent for an extended period of time

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* 17. School-level administrative experience

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* 18. High ethical and moral standards

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* 19. Ability to improve student achievement levels

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* 20. Active in professional organizations

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* 21. Knowledge of support functions such as food service and transportation

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* 22. Prior service as a school superintendent

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* 23. Civic and community involvement and leadership

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* 24. Ability to work effectively in harmony with School Board

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* 25. Central office administrative experience

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* 26. Good public speaker and communicator

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* 27. Willing to admit to problems and mistakes

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* 28. Willing to hold educators accountable for student success

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* 29. Ability to attract and retain high quality teachers and staff

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* 30. High energy level

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* 31. Ability to improve graduation rate

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* 32. Strong work ethic

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* 33. Experience in legal and personnel matters

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