Kuna School District Superintendent Search Survey - 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Kuna School District is conducting a search for the District’s next Superintendent. The Board requests your input regarding the needed qualifications of the ideal candidate. The Superintendent is a leader with a high-level of personal and professional integrity, advanced education, proven success as an administrator, and demonstrated leadership skills.

Please take a moment to complete this brief, five-question survey. This is your opportunity to provide input to this process, and the Board intends to use your feedback as one of the many tools available when it reviews and selects the best candidate for our District. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey.

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* 1. Check all that apply:

Parent or caregiver of a Kuna School District student

Employee of Kuna School District

Student of Kuna School District

Other resident of Kuna School District

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please check the top-rated professional qualities (up to 8) you are looking for in the new Superintendent of the Kuna School District. You may also write in a quality if you don’t see it listed below.

Has positive experiences dealing with conflict and problem management

Experience administering the development/maintenance of a positive educational program

Experience with budgeting and school finance

Fosters positive community relationships (including parent/student engagement)

Experience with policy making

Successful experience with technology implementation

Successful experience with managing staff (including teacher recruitment and retention)

Strong background in curriculum, supervision, human relation skills, and team building

Experience evaluating the effectiveness of all phases of the school program (i.e. curriculum, instruction, supervision, etc.)

Experience working with and building consensus with diverse ethnic and cultural groups

Analyzes, understands, and relies on data for making decisions in line with the continuous improvement plan

Excellent communication skills including speaking, writing, and listening skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Has a clear understanding of curriculum and instruction

Understands the importance of accountability for and by staff, parents, students, and patrons.

Able to assess, analyze, and anticipate emerging trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership strategies

Experience in planning both long and short range district goals

Demonstrates a strong commitment to closing the student achievement gap and improving overall student performance

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please check the top-rated personal qualities (up to 5) you feel would be important for the new Superintendent of the Kuna School District. You may also write in a personal quality if you don’t see it listed below.

Is committed to a “students first" philosophy in all decisions

Shows good judgment and common sense, basing decisions on facts and without prejudice

Good character with high morals and unquestionable integrity

Demonstrates leadership and high ability in business and educational affairs

Expects trust, transparency, and openness in leadership

Inspires others to continually strive to achieve at the highest levels

Fosters a positive working environment

Shows respect for all students, staff, parents, stakeholders, and the community at large

Open to new ideas and willing to implement change, as appropriate

Models and encourages staff to be involved in community activities

Recognizes the value of high visibility in the schools and shows a high involvement in the community outside of school activities

Is a good listener

Is confident

Demonstrates care for the District community

Other (please specify)

Kuna School District Superintendent Search Survey - 2024

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* 1. Check all that apply:

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* 2. Please check the top-rated professional qualities (up to 8) you are looking for in the new Superintendent of the Kuna School District. You may also write in a quality if you don’t see it listed below.

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* 3. Please check the top-rated personal qualities (up to 5) you feel would be important for the new Superintendent of the Kuna School District. You may also write in a personal quality if you don’t see it listed below.

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* 4. Please share a question you would like to ask the superintendent candidates.

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* 5. What would you like the board to consider during the hiring process for the next superintendent?