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Arlington Superintendent Search Survey - 2020
1.
Thank you for visiting our survey. The Arlington School Committee invites you to participate in the following survey to help determine the best criteria for selecting the next superintendent for the Arlington Public Schools (APS). Your feedback is critical and we appreciate the time you are devoting to help us in the process.
Please tell us about yourself and check all that apply
Parent of Current APS Student(s)
Parent of Future APS Student(s)
Parent of Former APS Student(s)
Arlington Resident
APS Teacher
APS Staff
APS Administrator
Current APS Student
Former APS Student
Other (please specify)
2.
Please prioritize the characteristics you would like to see in our next superintendent. Rate each category on a scale of 1 (lowest priority) to 5 (highest priority).
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Values the social and emotional health of students
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has experience working with diverse student populations
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Prioritizes students’ academic achievement
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Values innovative instructional methods
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Prioritizes standardized test scores
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates leadership on special education issues
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates leadership in serving the families of second language learners
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has experience as a classroom teacher
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in managing a school construction project
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has strong organizational and management skills
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in capital planning
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demands a high level of performance and accountability
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies
1 - Lowest Priority
2
3 - Moderate Priority
4
5 - Highest Priority
3.
Of the characteristics listed above, which is the MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new Superintendent? (Pick One)
Values the social and emotional health of students
Has experience working with diverse student populations
Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts
Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color
Prioritizes students’ academic achievement
Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)
Values innovative instructional methods
Prioritizes standardized test scores
Demonstrates leadership on special education issues
Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation
Has experience as a classroom teacher
Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills
Has experience in managing a school construction project
Possesses strong organizational and management skills
Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth
Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others
Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds
Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills
Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion
Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate
Has experience in capital planning
Demands a high level of performance and accountability
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community
Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators
Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies
4.
Of the characteristics listed above, which is SECOND MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One.)
Values the social and emotional health of students
Has experience working with diverse student populations
Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts
Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color
Prioritizes students’ academic achievement
Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)
Values innovative instructional methods
Prioritizes standardized test scores
Demonstrates leadership on special education issues
Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation
Has experience as a classroom teacher
Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills
Has experience in managing a school construction project
Possesses strong organizational and management skills
Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth
Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others
Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds
Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills
Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion
Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate
Has experience in capital planning
Demands a high level of performance and accountability
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community
Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators
Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies
5.
Of the characteristics listed above, which is THIRD-MOST IMPORTANT to you in selecting a new superintendent? (Pick One)
Values the social and emotional health of students
Has experience working with diverse student populations
Demonstrates a commitment to justice and anti-racism efforts
Demonstrates a commitment to a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students and children of color
Prioritizes students’ academic achievement
Demonstrates a strong background in curriculum & instructional design & implementation (PreK-12)
Values innovative instructional methods
Prioritizes standardized test scores
Demonstrates leadership on special education issues
Demonstrates a strong background in instructional technology and its implementation
Has experience as a classroom teacher
Possesses strong budgeting and fiscal management skills
Has experience in managing a school construction project
Possesses strong organizational and management skills
Is a visionary who is able to create positive change and growth
Has the ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with others
Understands and respects diverse views and backgrounds
Possesses strong interpersonal and community relations skills
Is able to think critically, strategically, and in a system-oriented fashion
Is a collaborative manager and team leader who can effectively delegate
Has experience in capital planning
Demands a high level of performance and accountability
Demonstrates effective communication with staff, students, parents, and community
Demonstrates an ability to attract and retain high quality educators
Has experience in taking quick, effective action in crises or emergencies
6.
What do you believe are the main strengths of the Arlington Public Schools that we will need to preserve and build upon? [Open Response]
7.
What do you believe are the main challenges facing the Arlington Public Schools that a new superintendent will need to address? [Open Response]
8.
What are the most important questions for the search committee and school committee to ask the superintendent candidates? [Open Response]
9.
Please add any other comments you wish. [Open Response]
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