Linn-Mar Superintendent Search

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The Linn-Mar School Board has recently hired Grundmeyer Leader Services to support the search for a new district superintendent. The search will begin immediately and conclude with the hire of a new successful leader. Your feedback regarding what "desired qualifications" are most important for this position will ensure the new hire is a good fit for both the school district and communities.

Please share narrative insights below and rank personal and professional priorities for the new superintendent. The search team will produce a general report based on the information gathered in this survey. The report will be shared with the board to advise them on what priorities the district and community stakeholders are looking for in a new leader.

This survey is anonymous unless you provide your name voluntarily. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and provide direction for this important leadership position before Sunday, Feb. 8th.

Hiring timeline:

Jan. 26-Feb. 8 Stakeholder survey open
Jan 25-Feb 26 Application period
March 6 Board reviews candidates
March 10 Board screens candidates
March 22 Formal interviews with finalists

Please identify which group best fits your affiliation with the school district. *

Student

Support Staff

Teacher

Administrator

Parent/Guardian of current student

School Board Member

Community Member

Other:

Required

What are the strength areas or points of pride for Linn-Mar Community Schools?

What are challenges or areas for improvement for Linn-Mar Community Schools?

Please check the 3 most important professional skills and qualifications you hope to have in a new superintendent. (Iowa's Standards for School Leaders)

Strong instructional leader (curriculum development, assessment, instruction)

Effectively manages district resources

Recruits, hires, supports, develops, and retains effective staff members

Builds community and school relations

Conveys and models clear expectations

Effectively works with the school board

Ability to evaluate programs

Effectively works with the school administrators

Models the districts vision, mission and core values

Promotes a community of care and support for students

Fosters community for teachers and staff

Builds professional capacity of school personnel

Meaningfully engages with families and the community

Understands equity and cultural responsiveness

Develop and maintain clear district policies

Provides the school as a resource for families and the community

Advocates publicly for school needs

Uses methods of continuous improvement

Actively promotes the school district

Other:

Please check the 3 most important personal traits or qualities you hope to have in a new superintendent.

Demonstrates collaborative leadership

Is approachable, accessible, and welcoming

Has high expectations for themselves and others

Committed to life-long learning

Brings out success in others

Follows through on tasks and responsibilities

Possess strong communications skills

Demonstrates ethics and integrity

Is calm during difficult situations

Models and maintains work/life balance

Strong decision-maker

Models effective use of technology

Models reflection and growth

Other:

Why do you believe these qualifications and traits are most important for the new Linn-Mar Community Superintendent?

What advice would you give to the new district superintendent?

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