Scarborough Superintendent Search Survey

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* 1. Important - Check the group(s) you most represent. Please check all that apply.

Scarborough School Student

Scarborough Adult Education Student

Parent of Scarborough School Student

Scarborough Resident

Scarborough School Department Teacher

Scarborough School Department Educational Support Professional

Town Official

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Of these competencies and skills, which do you believe are the TEN most important for the Scarborough School Department to have in its next Superintendent?

Articulates a clear vision

Creates a strategic plan

Manages the budget

Inspires continued student achievement

Demonstrates cultural fluency through understanding of racial and ethnic minority cultures

Listens to staff in an open, inclusive, and adaptive manner

Develops and mentors teachers and staff

Understands curriculum and use of technology as an important tool within learning

Listens to and engages with community to serve the best interests of the students

Demonstrates a strong understanding of special education law and delivery of special services

Demonstrates a strong understanding of Chapter 104 (gifted & talented) regulation and delivery of special services

Is a strong spokesperson for the Scarborough School Department to stakeholders (including parents, local business, and media)

Understands and manages risk and ensures safety

Demonstrates strong leadership

Addresses equity issues in schools, such as gender, ethnic origin, and economic status

Advocates for student opportunities and growth

Advocates for funding to support and enhance facilities

Develops a culture of high aspirations and high achievement

Demonstrates strong communication skills (listening, speaking and writing) when interacting with stakeholders.

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* 3. Of these criteria, which are the FIVE most important for the Scarborough School Department to seek in its next Superintendent?

Has racial equity training

Believes hearing from students is important

Has worked as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Principal

Makes visiting classrooms a priority

Makes attending student events and performances a priority

Is tuned in to LGBTQIA+ issues

Has served children and adults experiencing poverty

Demonstrates compassion and empathy for others in their community, volunteer, and work choices and activities

Values the importance of advocating for public education at the local, state, and federal level

Is able to demonstrate strong leadership through facilitating decisions good for students, staff, parents, and business communities

Is committed to learning the Scarborough community histories and cultures

Is able to communicate effectively (listening, speaking and writing) while interacting with stakeholders.

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* 4. What do you consider to be two most significant strengths of the Scarborough schools/school department?

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* 5. What do you consider to be the most important issues or challenges facing the Scarborough School Department?

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* 6. What else do you think is important for the new Superintendent to know to help develop their entry plan and be successful beyond their first year?

If you would like to discuss any of these questions in greater depth or in person, please attend the Scarborough Superintendent Search Community Listening Sessions to be held Thursday, March 28, 2024 or Monday, April 1, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. These will be remote meetings. It is expected that these listening sessions will conclude no later than 7:30 p.m. The links to attend the Listening Sessions (the 2nd will be a repeat of the 1st) will be posted on the School Department website and sent our via school district communications.