New Virginia Superintendent Evaluation

1. New Virginia Superintendent Evaluation Why the Change?

2. Presenters Diana D. Winston, M.Ed. School Board Member Henrico County Public Schools Patrick J. Russo, Ed.D. Superintendent Henrico County Public Schools

3. 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

4. Mission, Vision, & Goals • Division-wide Student Academic Progress • Planning & Assessment Board-Superintendent Relationship • Superintendent Evaluation • Professionalism • Instructional Leadership • Communication & Community Relations • Organizational Leadership & Safety

5. Identified Roles

6. Purpose of Superintendent Evaluation • Strengthen relationships with the community and between the board and superintendent • Improve the instructional leadership role of the superintendent • Improve student learning

7. 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.

8. Biases and Predispositions • We all have biases • We are not always aware of our biases • What are your expectations regarding superintendent evaluation? • Self-Interest • Emotional Attachment • Misleading Memories

9. System Alignment Goals Standards