New Virginia Superintendent Evaluation

Why the Change?

Presenters

Diana D. Winston, M.Ed.School Board MemberHenrico County Public Schools

Patrick J. Russo, Ed.D.SuperintendentHenrico County Public Schools

Why A Standard State Evaluation System?

The superintendent’s performance impacts every aspect of the school district

Superintendent evaluation is a key opportunity for boards to monitor and guide district improvement

Boards and superintendents have a vested interest in fair, valid and meaningful superintendent evaluation

Opportunity for growth of superintendent’s school board

Superintendent Evaluation

Mission, Vision, & Goals

Planning & Assessment

Instructional Leadership

Organizational Leadership &

Safety

Communication & Community

Relations

Professionalism

Division-wide Student

Academic Progress

Identified RolesSchool Boards Superintendents

Governing Body Chief Administrator

Adopt Recommends to Board

Sets Policy Procedures & Performance

Approves Budget Accepts Priorities

Evaluates Superintendent Performance

Purpose of Superintendent Evaluation

1. Strengthen relationships with the community and between the board and superintendent

2. Improve the instructional leadership role of the superintendent

3. Improve student learning

Growth Orientation

A comprehensive and quality performance review process is critical for the superintendent to receive a fair evaluation and for that to contribute to his/her professional development as well as the effectiveness of the district.

Biases and PredispositionsWe all have biasesWe are not always aware of our biasesWhat are your expectations regarding

superintendent evaluation?Self-InterestEmotional AttachmentMisleading Memories

System AlignmentGoals Standards

District

Superintendent

Board

School

Board

Superintendent

Principal

Teacher

Student