Aitkin, Minnesota • Superintendent Search for Aitkin Public Schools

Welcome to the Superintendent Search Survey for Aitkin Public Schools

The School Board of the Aitkin Public School District is entering into a search for a new superintendent. The School Board requests your input in this process which will provide valuable guidance as they select a new superintendent.

The School Board is requesting your assistance by asking that you complete the following online survey. It will take less than ten minutes to complete and the information submitted is anonymous and confidential.
Thank you for your time. A summary of the survey results will be posted on the district website after November 19, 2018.

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* 1. Please select the choice(s) that best describe your relationship to the school district. Please select all that apply.

Teacher/Licensed Staff

Administrator

Support Staff

Parent of Current/Past Student (within last five years)

Student

Community/Business Member

Other

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* 2. Please select the top THREE (3) goals for the school district to accomplish in the next three years

Build stronger connections within the district and with the community

Strengthen our academic program and curriculum

Maintain programs for all student achievement levels and needs

Maintain high levels of student achievement

Focus on 21st century curriculum (communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and media and technology literacy)

Manage financial resources prudently

Assuring student well being (emotionally safe and confident)

Improving communications

Integrating technology with instruction

Improving the image of our district

Improving staff morale

Improving the quality of staff in the district

Working with the legislature on school/district related issues

Engaging students through best instructional practices

Improving facilities

Meeting our financial challenges

Reaching out to community members who do not have children in school

Engaging the business community in support of the schools

Ensuring that all students are ready for post secondary education

Additional comments (please specify)

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* 3. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest strengths of the school district.

Strong community pride in the schools

Dedicated and highly competent staff

Effective Board governance

Child centered schools

Challenging and state of the art curriculum

High level of student achievement

High quality facilities

Supportive community

Sound fiscal management

State financial support

Supportive and involved parents

Effective use of technology

Strong instructional program

Good working relationship with other units of local government

Teacher quality

Strong administrators and principals

Students who are committed to education

Communication with parents and the community

Athletic/activity programs

Fine arts programs

Understanding and supporting diversity in the district

Closing achievement gaps among student groups

Implementing the district's vision and strategic plan

Class size

School safety

Use of data for instruction

Community support for referendums

Promoting innovations in learning

Students ready for college

Additional comments (please specify)

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* 4. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest challenges for the school district.

Strong community support of schools

Dedicated and highly competent staff

Effective Board governance

Child centered schools

Challenging and state of the art curriculum

High quality facilities

Supportive community

Sound fiscal management

State financial support

Supportive and involved parents

Effective use of technology

Strong instructional program

Good working relationships with other units of local government

Teacher quality

Strong administrators and principals

Students who are committed to education

Communication with parents and the community

Athletic/activity programs

Fine arts programs

Understanding and supporting diversity in the district

Closing achievement gaps among student groups

Implementing the district's vision and strategic plan

Class size

School safety

Use of data for instruction

Community support for referendums

Promoting innovation for learning

Students ready for college

Competition with other districts and schools

Additional comments (please specify)

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* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes that you believe are most important for a person to be successful as the superintendent of the Aitkin Public School District.
The new superintendent should be a person who:

Is a collaborative consensus builder and able to work with all constituencies

Develops meaningful community partnerships

Has a deep understanding of curriculum, instruction and how students learn

Builds a great team and brings out the best in others

Is child centered

Holds others accountable

Has an inspiring vision for the future

Understands the need for global learning

Has excellent communication skills

Understands school finance and the business side of the district

Is a strong decision-maker who uses data and information

Is innovative and creative

Has warm people skills, is approachable and easy to talk to

Is visible in the schools and community

Is open-minded and flexible

Can recruit and support outstanding staff members

Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth

Has successful experience addressing the needs of racially diverse students, educational disparities and issues of equity

Additional comments (please specify)

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* 1. Please select the choice(s) that best describe your relationship to the school district. Please select all that apply.

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* 2. Please select the top THREE (3) goals for the school district to accomplish in the next three years

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* 3. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest strengths of the school district.

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* 4. Please select the THREE (3) items below that represent the greatest challenges for the school district.

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* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes that you believe are most important for a person to be successful as the superintendent of the Aitkin Public School District.The new superintendent should be a person who:

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* 6. What questions would you like to have the School Board ask candidates as it enters into the superintendent search?

* 5. Please select the THREE (3) attributes that you believe are most important for a person to be successful as the superintendent of the Aitkin Public School District.
The new superintendent should be a person who: