Number:

312

Section:

Administrative Employees

Title:

Evaluation of Superintendents

Date Adopted:

January 8, 1979

Date Reviewed:

February 22, 2005


Purpose
Regular periodic evaluation of the Superintendent's performance is a Board responsibility. In carrying out this responsibility, it is recognized that the Superintendent is entitled to such a review in an objective and straightforward fashion so that his or her leadership may be as effective as possible for the district.

Guidelines
The Board will evaluate the performance of the Superintendent annually.

Prior to the beginning of the period under evaluation, the Board and Superintendent shall agree upon the criteria that are to be used for evaluation purposes.

Such criteria may include:

  1. the Superintendent's own self-analysis.
  2. objectives agreed upon annually by the Board and the Superintendent.
  3. the working relationship between the Board and the Superintendent.
  4. and other topics germane to the welfare of the district.
As an outcome of the evaluation of the Superintendent, the Board should:
  1. recognize strengths and assist the Superintendent in capitalizing on them.
  2. identify weaknesses and establish a course of action that will assist the Superintendent in improving performance in these areas.
  3. establish specific objectives the achievement of which will advance the district toward its goals.
  4. determine the necessity of any action regarding the employment of the Superintendent in accordance with law.