South Hamilton Superintendent Search

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The South Hamilton School Board has recently hired Grundmeyer Leader Services to support the search for a new 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 community.

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 February 17th.

Superintendent hiring timeline:

Feb. 3-17 Stakeholder Survey period
Feb. 5-28 Application period
March 10 School Board reviews candidate pool (closed session)
March 17 School Board interviews semifinalists (closed session)
March 31 Formal interviews with finalists

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

Student

Support Staff

Teacher

Administrator

Parent

School Board Member

Community Member

Other:

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What are the strength areas or points of pride for South Hamilton Community Schools?

What are challenges or areas for improvement for South Hamilton Community Schools?

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

Strong instructional leader (curriculum development, assessment, instruction)

Uses data to guide decisions

Ability to lead school improvement efforts

Effectively manages finances

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

Meaningfully engages with families and the community

Understands equity and cultural responsiveness

Develop and maintain clear district policies

Provides resources to families and the larger community

Advocates publicly for school needs

Uses methods of continuous improvement

Promotes professional development

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

Consistently follows district policies

Consistently applies rules and expectations

Consistently honest and trustworthy

Other:

Why do you believe these qualifications and traits are most important for the new superintendent?

What advice would you give to the new superintendent?

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