Half Hollow Hills CSD 2024-2025 Superintendent Search Community Survey

The Half Hollow Hills CSD Board of Education is seeking input from all stakeholders in our community as it starts its search for a new Superintendent. By completing this brief survey, your assistance will provide valuable input. The results of this survey will be used by the Board of Education in the screening of candidates. Your input is very important to us. We will carefully review the results and use that as a basis for understanding the needs of the overall community. Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey. Please submit your completed survey no later than December 31, 2024.

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* 1. How important are each of the following qualifications?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Has been an effective classroom teacher.	Has been an effective classroom teacher. Unimportant	Has been an effective classroom teacher. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has been an effective classroom teacher. Important	Has been an effective classroom teacher. Very Important	Has been an effective classroom teacher. Extremely Important
Has been a successful principal.	Has been a successful principal. Unimportant	Has been a successful principal. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has been a successful principal. Important	Has been a successful principal. Very Important	Has been a successful principal. Extremely Important
Has been a successful central office administrator.	Has been a successful central office administrator. Unimportant	Has been a successful central office administrator. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has been a successful central office administrator. Important	Has been a successful central office administrator. Very Important	Has been a successful central office administrator. Extremely Important
Has been a successful superintendent.	Has been a successful superintendent. Unimportant	Has been a successful superintendent. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has been a successful superintendent. Important	Has been a successful superintendent. Very Important	Has been a successful superintendent. Extremely Important
Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools.	Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools. Unimportant	Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools. Important	Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools. Very Important	Has worked in New York public education and possesses a thorough knowledge of state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to the public schools. Extremely Important
Holds a doctorate degree.	Holds a doctorate degree. Unimportant	Holds a doctorate degree. Neither Important or Unimportant	Holds a doctorate degree. Important	Holds a doctorate degree. Very Important	Holds a doctorate degree. Extremely Important

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* 2. How important are the following abilities and experiences in the area of instruction?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Effectively provides instructional leadership.	Effectively provides instructional leadership. Unimportant	Effectively provides instructional leadership. Neither Important or Unimportant	Effectively provides instructional leadership. Important	Effectively provides instructional leadership. Very Important	Effectively provides instructional leadership. Extremely Important
Understands New York State learning standards.	Understands New York State learning standards. Unimportant	Understands New York State learning standards. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands New York State learning standards. Important	Understands New York State learning standards. Very Important	Understands New York State learning standards. Extremely Important
Understands effective teaching practices.	Understands effective teaching practices. Unimportant	Understands effective teaching practices. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands effective teaching practices. Important	Understands effective teaching practices. Very Important	Understands effective teaching practices. Extremely Important
Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity.	Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity. Unimportant	Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity. Neither Important or Unimportant	Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity. Important	Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity. Very Important	Utilizes strategies to address academic standards and student diversity. Extremely Important
Understands academic accountability and student assessment.	Understands academic accountability and student assessment. Unimportant	Understands academic accountability and student assessment. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands academic accountability and student assessment. Important	Understands academic accountability and student assessment. Very Important	Understands academic accountability and student assessment. Extremely Important

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* 3. How important are the following abilities and experiences in staff relations?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Provides leadership in a suburban school district.	Provides leadership in a suburban school district. Unimportant	Provides leadership in a suburban school district. Neither Important or Unimportant	Provides leadership in a suburban school district. Important	Provides leadership in a suburban school district. Very Important	Provides leadership in a suburban school district. Extremely Important
Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility.	Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility. Unimportant	Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility. Neither Important or Unimportant	Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility. Important	Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility. Very Important	Believes in and expects accountability from all employees in their areas of responsibility. Extremely Important
Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations.	Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations. Unimportant	Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations. Neither Important or Unimportant	Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations. Important	Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations. Very Important	Effectively monitors and implements staff performance evaluations. Extremely Important
Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff.	Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff. Unimportant	Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff. Neither Important or Unimportant	Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff. Important	Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff. Very Important	Effectively establishes a good rapport and open communication with staff. Extremely Important
Is open to new ideas and suggestions.	Is open to new ideas and suggestions. Unimportant	Is open to new ideas and suggestions. Neither Important or Unimportant	Is open to new ideas and suggestions. Important	Is open to new ideas and suggestions. Very Important	Is open to new ideas and suggestions. Extremely Important

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* 4. How important are the following abilities and experiences in Board - Superintendent relations?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Has experience working with an elected board.	Has experience working with an elected board. Unimportant	Has experience working with an elected board. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has experience working with an elected board. Important	Has experience working with an elected board. Very Important	Has experience working with an elected board. Extremely Important
Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board.	Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board. Unimportant	Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board. Neither Important or Unimportant	Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board. Important	Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board. Very Important	Promotes a feeling of teamwork with the board. Extremely Important
Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district.	Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district. Unimportant	Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district. Neither Important or Unimportant	Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district. Important	Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district. Very Important	Keeps the board informed on issues, needs and operation of the district. Extremely Important

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* 5. How important are the following community relations factors?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Demonstrates strong human relation skills.	Demonstrates strong human relation skills. Unimportant	Demonstrates strong human relation skills. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates strong human relation skills. Important	Demonstrates strong human relation skills. Very Important	Demonstrates strong human relation skills. Extremely Important
Has good public speaking and written communication skills.	Has good public speaking and written communication skills. Unimportant	Has good public speaking and written communication skills. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has good public speaking and written communication skills. Important	Has good public speaking and written communication skills. Very Important	Has good public speaking and written communication skills. Extremely Important
Maintains a high profile in the community and schools.	Maintains a high profile in the community and schools. Unimportant	Maintains a high profile in the community and schools. Neither Important or Unimportant	Maintains a high profile in the community and schools. Important	Maintains a high profile in the community and schools. Very Important	Maintains a high profile in the community and schools. Extremely Important
Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district.	Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district. Unimportant	Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district. Neither Important or Unimportant	Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district. Important	Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district. Very Important	Builds effective relationships between business, industry and district. Extremely Important
Builds effective relationships with government officials.	Builds effective relationships with government officials. Unimportant	Builds effective relationships with government officials. Neither Important or Unimportant	Builds effective relationships with government officials. Important	Builds effective relationships with government officials. Very Important	Builds effective relationships with government officials. Extremely Important
Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students	Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students Unimportant	Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students Neither Important or Unimportant	Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students Important	Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students Very Important	Effectively and regularly communicates with parents of students Extremely Important
Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations	Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations Unimportant	Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations Neither Important or Unimportant	Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations Important	Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations Very Important	Effectively resolves community conflicts in regard to District operations Extremely Important
Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity	Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity Unimportant	Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity Neither Important or Unimportant	Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity Important	Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity Very Important	Builds diversity and cultural sensitivity Extremely Important
Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity	Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity Unimportant	Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity Neither Important or Unimportant	Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity Important	Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity Very Important	Accepts a uniquely diverse community and strives to achieve collaboration and inclusivity Extremely Important

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* 6. How important are the following experiences with district operations and finance?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning.	Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning. Unimportant	Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning. Important	Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning. Very Important	Demonstrates leadership in long-range, facility and strategic planning. Extremely Important
Understands school finance and banking policies.	Understands school finance and banking policies. Unimportant	Understands school finance and banking policies. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands school finance and banking policies. Important	Understands school finance and banking policies. Very Important	Understands school finance and banking policies. Extremely Important
Has background in school budget development.	Has background in school budget development. Unimportant	Has background in school budget development. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has background in school budget development. Important	Has background in school budget development. Very Important	Has background in school budget development. Extremely Important
Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community.	Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community. Unimportant	Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community. Important	Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community. Very Important	Demonstrates effective communication of school budgets to the community. Extremely Important
Understands business and management affairs of the district.	Understands business and management affairs of the district. Unimportant	Understands business and management affairs of the district. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands business and management affairs of the district. Important	Understands business and management affairs of the district. Very Important	Understands business and management affairs of the district. Extremely Important
Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff.	Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff. Unimportant	Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff. Important	Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff. Very Important	Demonstrates leadership in ensuring safe environments for students and staff. Extremely Important
Has experience in collective bargaining.	Has experience in collective bargaining. Unimportant	Has experience in collective bargaining. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has experience in collective bargaining. Important	Has experience in collective bargaining. Very Important	Has experience in collective bargaining. Extremely Important
Has knowledge and successful experience with school law.	Has knowledge and successful experience with school law. Unimportant	Has knowledge and successful experience with school law. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has knowledge and successful experience with school law. Important	Has knowledge and successful experience with school law. Very Important	Has knowledge and successful experience with school law. Extremely Important
Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc.	Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc. Unimportant	Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc. Neither Important or Unimportant	Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc. Important	Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc. Very Important	Has strong knowledge of special education including IEP's, parental rights, placements, etc. Extremely Important
Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling.	Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling. Unimportant	Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling. Neither Important or Unimportant	Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling. Important	Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling. Very Important	Understands and embraces the need for student/faculty mental health supports and available counseling. Extremely Important

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* 7. How important are each of the following personal characteristics?

	Unimportant	Neither Important or Unimportant	Important	Very Important	Extremely Important
Models commitment to character traits expected in students.	Models commitment to character traits expected in students. Unimportant	Models commitment to character traits expected in students. Neither Important or Unimportant	Models commitment to character traits expected in students. Important	Models commitment to character traits expected in students. Very Important	Models commitment to character traits expected in students. Extremely Important
Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards.	Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. Unimportant	Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. Important	Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. Very Important	Demonstrates high moral and ethical standards. Extremely Important
Able to delegate effectively.	Able to delegate effectively. Unimportant	Able to delegate effectively. Neither Important or Unimportant	Able to delegate effectively. Important	Able to delegate effectively. Very Important	Able to delegate effectively. Extremely Important
Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy.	Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy. Unimportant	Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy. Neither Important or Unimportant	Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy. Important	Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy. Very Important	Demonstrates patience, understanding, consideration and courtesy. Extremely Important
Keeps current on educational trends.	Keeps current on educational trends. Unimportant	Keeps current on educational trends. Neither Important or Unimportant	Keeps current on educational trends. Important	Keeps current on educational trends. Very Important	Keeps current on educational trends. Extremely Important
Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues.	Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues. Unimportant	Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues. Neither Important or Unimportant	Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues. Important	Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues. Very Important	Earns respect and standing among professional colleagues. Extremely Important

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* 8. Listed below are specific areas of expertise that different candidates may possess. In your opinion, how much weight should the Board place on each area. Rate the importance of each area using the scale to the right.

	Relatively Unimportant	Below Average Importance	Of Average Importance	Above Average Importance	Critically Important
Curriculum/Instruction	Curriculum/Instruction Relatively Unimportant	Curriculum/Instruction Below Average Importance	Curriculum/Instruction Of Average Importance	Curriculum/Instruction Above Average Importance	Curriculum/Instruction Critically Important
Human Resource Management	Human Resource Management Relatively Unimportant	Human Resource Management Below Average Importance	Human Resource Management Of Average Importance	Human Resource Management Above Average Importance	Human Resource Management Critically Important
District Operations/Finance	District Operations/Finance Relatively Unimportant	District Operations/Finance Below Average Importance	District Operations/Finance Of Average Importance	District Operations/Finance Above Average Importance	District Operations/Finance Critically Important
Community Relations	Community Relations Relatively Unimportant	Community Relations Below Average Importance	Community Relations Of Average Importance	Community Relations Above Average Importance	Community Relations Critically Important
School Board Relations	School Board Relations Relatively Unimportant	School Board Relations Below Average Importance	School Board Relations Of Average Importance	School Board Relations Above Average Importance	School Board Relations Critically Important

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* 9. Please include additional comments/items for consideration:

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* 10. I am (Please mark all that apply):

a resident of the Half Hollow Hills CSD without children currently in its schools.

a resident of the Half Hollow Hills CSD with child(ren) currently in its schools.

a member of the Half Hollow Hills CSD teaching/professional staff.

a member of the Half Hollow Hills CSD administrative staff.

a member of the Half Hollow Hills CSD support staff.

a student attending the Half Hollow Hills CSD schools.

a member of the Half Hollow Hills CSD Board of Education.

a member of a site-based management team in Half Hollow Hills CSD.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Where did you hear about this survey? (Please mark all that apply):

Board of Education meeting

Building signage

Friend/Neighbor

Local newspaper

PTA meeting

School district website

School messenger

Social media

Other (please specify)