McAllen ISD Community Survey - Superintendent Search

Shape the Next Chapter for McAllen ISD! We're on the lookout for our next Superintendent, and your voice matters. Dive into this survey and spotlight the qualities you believe are paramount for our new leader. Trust that your insights are entirely anonymous and are entrusted to a third-party consultant. Every genuine response aids the Board in making an informed decision. Let's build a brighter future for McAllen ISD, together!

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* 1. Describe your relationship to McAllen ISD.

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* 2. Listed below are specific areas of expertise that different Superintendent candidates may possess. From your perspective, how much weight should the Board place on each area? Rate the importance of the following areas.

	Not very important	Somewhat important	Important	Very Important	Critically Important
Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction.	Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Not very important	Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Somewhat important	Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Important	Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Very Important	Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Critically Important
Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics.	Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics. Not very important	Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics. Somewhat important	Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics. Important	Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics. Very Important	Experience in a district with similar enrollment and demographics. Critically Important
Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD.	Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD. Not very important	Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD. Somewhat important	Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD. Important	Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD. Very Important	Understands the dynamics and culture of McAllen ISD. Critically Important
Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders.	Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders. Not very important	Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders. Somewhat important	Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders. Important	Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders. Very Important	Communicates, collaborates, and works cooperatively with stakeholders. Critically Important
Has a doctorate degree.	Has a doctorate degree. Not very important	Has a doctorate degree. Somewhat important	Has a doctorate degree. Important	Has a doctorate degree. Very Important	Has a doctorate degree. Critically Important
Has prior experience as a Superintendent.	Has prior experience as a Superintendent. Not very important	Has prior experience as a Superintendent. Somewhat important	Has prior experience as a Superintendent. Important	Has prior experience as a Superintendent. Very Important	Has prior experience as a Superintendent. Critically Important
Knowledge of educating students.	Knowledge of educating students. Not very important	Knowledge of educating students. Somewhat important	Knowledge of educating students. Important	Knowledge of educating students. Very Important	Knowledge of educating students. Critically Important
Knowledge of staff development.	Knowledge of staff development. Not very important	Knowledge of staff development. Somewhat important	Knowledge of staff development. Important	Knowledge of staff development. Very Important	Knowledge of staff development. Critically Important
Knowledge of prioritizing facilities.	Knowledge of prioritizing facilities. Not very important	Knowledge of prioritizing facilities. Somewhat important	Knowledge of prioritizing facilities. Important	Knowledge of prioritizing facilities. Very Important	Knowledge of prioritizing facilities. Critically Important
Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets.	Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets. Not very important	Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets. Somewhat important	Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets. Important	Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets. Very Important	Knowledge of managing school finances and budgets. Critically Important
Experience working in Texas public schools.	Experience working in Texas public schools. Not very important	Experience working in Texas public schools. Somewhat important	Experience working in Texas public schools. Important	Experience working in Texas public schools. Very Important	Experience working in Texas public schools. Critically Important
Experience in working in school systems outside Texas.	Experience in working in school systems outside Texas. Not very important	Experience in working in school systems outside Texas. Somewhat important	Experience in working in school systems outside Texas. Important	Experience in working in school systems outside Texas. Very Important	Experience in working in school systems outside Texas. Critically Important
Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion.	Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion. Not very important	Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion. Somewhat important	Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion. Important	Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion. Very Important	Culturally competent and aware of equity and inclusion. Critically Important
Multilingual skills in languages beyond English.	Multilingual skills in languages beyond English. Not very important	Multilingual skills in languages beyond English. Somewhat important	Multilingual skills in languages beyond English. Important	Multilingual skills in languages beyond English. Very Important	Multilingual skills in languages beyond English. Critically Important
Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health.	Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health. Not very important	Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health. Somewhat important	Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health. Important	Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health. Very Important	Brings attention to and understands social-emotional learning, wellness, and mental health. Critically Important

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* 3. Please tell us three areas you believe the new Superintendent should immediately address.

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* 4. If you could ask the new Superintendent three questions, what would they be?

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* 5. Please select the three (3) most important objectives a new Superintendent should focus on.

Parent/Student Communication

Facilities and Maintenance

Technology Needs

School Funding

Safety and Security

Community Relations

Fiscal Responsibility

Student Achievement

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* 6. Select the top three (3) most important characteristics you think the McAllen ISD Superintendent should possess:

Financial Management Background

Strong Communication Skills

High Academic Standards

Focus on Student Performance

School and District Administrative Leadership

Innovation

High District Visibility

Curriculum & Instruction Background

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* 7. How important is it for the new Superintendent to demonstrate a strong background in student achievement and demonstrated academic successes to ensure the efficient use of school district resources?

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* 8. How important is it for the new Superintendent to demonstrate a strong background in teacher and staff development and Human Resources leadership to ensure the efficient use of school district resources?

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* 9. How important is it for the new Superintendent to demonstrate a strong background in facility use priorities and District Operations to ensure the efficient use of school district resources?

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* 10. How important is it for the new Superintendent to demonstrate a strong background in fiscal management, budgeting and Business Operations to ensure the efficient use of school district resources?

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