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Evaluation Scale: 1=Unsatisfactory, 2=Needs Improvement, 3= Satisfactory, 4= Good, 5=Excellent
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BOARD EVALUATION INSTRUMENT (1820F)
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Board/Superintendent Relations
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IndicatorsThe BoardMyself
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The Board: Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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1.     Promptly communicates all expectations, compliments, concerns or criticisms of the school system to the superintendent with the expectation of feedback when appropriate.
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2.     Refrains from infringing on the superintendent’s area of administration and follows administrative procedures as agreed upon by the board and superintendent in communicating with the staff.
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3.     Refrains from public criticism of the superintendent.
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4.     Encourages the superintendent’s participation in professional associations and activities.
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5.     Evaluates the superintendent on clear and focused expectations
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6.     Maintains a professional compensation package for the superintendent.
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Board Meetings
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IndicatorsThe BoardMyself
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The Board:Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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1.     Conducts all board meetings efficiently and effectively.
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2.     Provides opportunities for public participation in board meetings.
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3.     Has procedures, as agreed upon between the board and the superintendent, for developing the agenda and getting materials to board members in advance of meetings.
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4.     Makes a sincere effort to attend meetings and be informed on all agenda items prior to meetings.
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5.     Adheres to its agreed upon Board/Superintendent Operating Principals
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Board/Community Relations
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IndicatorsThe BoardMyself
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The Board: Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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1.     Refrains from committing to a position on an issue before all relevant facts are presented.
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2.     Refrains from speaking for the board on issues which the board has no official position.
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3.     Allows for citizen input through public hearings, advisory committees, etc.
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4.     Supports the president in his/her role as spokesperson for the board.
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5.     Has an established procedure for disseminating information to the public.
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6.     Strives to maintain an open dialogue with its local and state governmental leaders.
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7.     Possesses an awareness of the needs of the community.
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8.     Ensures schoolboard and district transparancy through processes that are open and accountable.
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9.     Sets goals that encourage positive public participation in the school system.
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Board QualitiesThe BoardMyself
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IndicatorsScore (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Displays a sincere and unselfish interest in public education which develops and contributes to the growth of students.
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2.     Strives to improve boardsmanship skills.
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3.     Weighs all decisions in terms of what is best of the students of the school system.
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4.     Is visible in the community.
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5.     Is independent and open-minded and respects the decisions of the individual board members and administrators on various issues.
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Personnel RelationsThe BoardMyself
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IndicatorsScore (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Has sound personnel policies.
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2. Holds high expectations for quality employee performance and effective evaluation.
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3.     Authorizes the employment and assignment of staff members only upon the recommendation of the superintendent.
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4. Encourages and provides for professional development of staff and increassed competency.
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5.     Provides appropriate staffing based on the needs of the school system.
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6.     Yearly adopts a compensation plan, which draws and/or retains a highly qualified staff.
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7.     Provides for input from school system personnel.
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Board/Instructional Programs RelationsThe BoardMyself
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Indicators Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Sets instructional goals.
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2.     Understands the local instructional programs and the basic curriculum goals of the school system.
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3.     Provides a mechanism through policy and budget, to continually revise/update the instructional program.
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4.     Keeps abreast of new developments in education through participation in reading, conferences and meetings.
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5.     Keeps abreast of timely instructional subjects by reading selected books and periodicals.
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Financial ManagementThe BoardMyself
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Indicators Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Equates the income and expenditures of the school system in terms of the quality of education that should be provided and the ability of the community to support such a program.
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2.     Takes the leadership in suggesting and securing community support for additional financing when necessary.
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3.     Understands the basic principles of school finance, including state, federal and local sources of revenue.
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4.     Provides for public input during budgetary process.
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5.     Provides formal and informal opportunities for employees to have input during the budgetary process.
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6.     Monitors the financial status of the school system monthly.
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Policy DevelopmentThe BoardMyself
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Indicators Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Develops sound written policies and maintains an up-to-date organized policy manual, which provides ready access to each policy.
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2.     Cooperatively establishes policies with the administration for the operation of the schools.
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3.     Allows public input into the policy development process.
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4.     Provides for periodic policy review and revision, when appropriate.
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5.     Follows state laws regarding the development of policies and the amendment of policies.
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Goal Setting and PlanningThe BoardMyself
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Indicators Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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The Board:
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1.     Establishes clearly identified goals based on the assessed needs of the school system.
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2.     Plans and implements appropriate activities to address the needs identified in the board assessment process.
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3.     Reviews and revises annually the board’s long-range plan.
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4.     Adopts a process and time- line for the preparation of the budget.
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Media Relations
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IndicatorsThe BoardMyself
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The Board: Score (1-5)Score (1-5)Comments:
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1.     Ensures a continuous, planned program of public information regarding the schools.
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2.     Cooperates with various media for the dissemination of information about the school system.
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3.     Encourages media to attend board meetings by providing adequate space and notice of meetings.
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4.     Provides for the media, through the superintendent, adequate explanation of complicated matters.