Superintendent Search – Community Survey

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As we begin our search for the new Superintendent of Schools for the Goshen Central School District, we are seeking information from our community to find out the most important criteria and attributes we should be looking for in our successful candidate. Your response to this survey will provide us with very valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Please respond by September 14, 2026.

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1. Please check all of the following that apply: *

I am a Goshen student.

I am a parent of a Goshen student.

I am a parent of a Goshen graduate.

I am a Goshen teacher or administrator.

I am a member of the Goshen support staff.

I am a community resident.

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2. Please review the following terms that describe the potential qualities you might want in a new Superintendent. While you might wish the new school leader to have all of them, please select the six traits you believe are most important. *

Strong knowledge of teaching and curriculum.

High visibility within the community.

Excellent communicator.

Skilled in dealing with political issues.

Strong financial background and skills.

Involves others in key decisions.

Seeks and honors contrary viewpoints.

Known as a good listener.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Decisive.

Creative, yet conservative in managing the budget.

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3. Of the six qualities you selected, which one is the most important in your estimation? *

Strong knowledge of teaching and curriculum.

High visibility within the community.

Excellent communicator.

Skilled in dealing with political issues.

Strong financial background and skills.

Involves others in key decisions.

Seeks and honors contrary viewpoints.

Known as a good listener.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Decisive.

Creative, yet conservative in managing the budget.

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

Strong community pride in schools.

Dedicated and highly competent staff.

Effective Board governance.

Child centered schools.

High level of student achievement.

Supportive community.

Effective use of technology.

Strong instructional program.

Communication with parents and the community.

Implementing the District’s vision/strategic plan.

Understanding and supporting diversity.

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5. Please share any other information you would like us to keep in mind when hiring the next Goshen Superintendent.

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