What Makes a Good Superintendent?

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Louisiana's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is in the process of choosing a new State Superintendent to replace John White. What do you think they should be looking for? What are your priorities as an educator?

Let us know by completing this brief survey.

Do you think the new Louisiana State Superintendent should be from Louisiana? *

Yes, he/she should be from Louisiana

It doesn't matter where he/she is from.

He/she doesn't need to be from Louisiana, but should have experience working here.

Other:

What work experience do you think the new State Superintendent should have? *

Check all that apply.

Teacher

Assistant Principal

Principal

Superintendent

School Administration

Department of Education

Other:

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Do you think the State should suspend rules requiring superintendents to have five years of teaching experience? *

Note: such a suspension in the rules was made for former Superintendent John White.

Yes

Unsure/undecided

Please rate the importance of the following considerations: The new State Superintendent should... *

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

Consider the perspectives of educators before making big decision.

Have experience as a long-time educator

Have a clear plan to improve schools before taking the position.

Understand Louisiana's unique needs.

Understand the differences and priorities of rural and urban school districts.

Be certified to be a principal and/or superintendent in Louisiana

Not Important

Somewhat Important

Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

Consider the perspectives of educators before making big decision.

Have experience as a long-time educator

Have a clear plan to improve schools before taking the position.

Understand Louisiana's unique needs.

Understand the differences and priorities of rural and urban school districts.

Be certified to be a principal and/or superintendent in Louisiana

What do you think a new State Superintendent should prioritize? *

Reducing standardized testing

Changing or eliminating VAM

Fighting for pay increases for teachers and support staff.

Fighting for increases to the state per-pupil funding

Increasing dual enrollment programs

Increasing oversight for existing charter schools and voucher schools

Eliminating the use of common core curriculum

Support the expansion of public community schools

Other:

Required

Additional Comments

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Where do you work?

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Are you an LFT member? *

Yes!

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