2020 GCSS Superintendent Finalist Feedback

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As we embark on this new journey in our school system, we are asking for your input.

We want to know what leadership qualities, expertise and experiences matter most to you in a superintendent. This will be the first time we have not been able to hold a physical forum for the public to meet the finalist(s), and we are looking forward to reviewing what matters to our families, partners, students and staff.

Thank you in advance for engaging in this important process.

Stakeholder Information

Following an executive session at the April 22, 2020 special-called board meeting, the Glynn County Board of Education named Dr. Scott Spence, who currently serves as 49% district mathematics coordinator (6-12) for the district, as the sole finalist for the position of superintendent of the Glynn County School System.

A copy of the candidate’s application for the position will be available to the public for (at a minimum) the next two weeks on the district website.

Dr. Scott Spence's Resume: http://ow.ly/KSob50zmJOl

If you are a resident, how long have you lived in the school district?

Less than 5 years

5 to 10 years

Over 10 years

Do not live within the school district

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What is your relationship with the Glynn County School System? *

Glynn County Schools Employee/Relative of Glynn County Schools Employee

Parent/Guardian

Student

Member of a business, community, government, or faith-based organization or agency

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How would you rate your satisfaction with Glynn County Schools?

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In your view, what are the strengths of the district? Type your answer in the box below. *

From your perspective, what challenges do you think the school district will face over the next five years or that could impact educational programs for students? Type your answer below. *

Below are six different leadership style descriptions. Recognizing that a leader may employ all of these management styles in different situations and at different points in time, are there some that you think should be the dominant style for an effective superintendent? Read through the list and choose up to TWO management styles that you would like the next superintendent to employ most often.

Transformational leadership: this leader inspires his or her team with a shared vision of the future.

Servant leadership: this leader leads simply by virtue of meeting the needs of his or her team.

Situational leadership: this leader demonstrates different leadership styles depending on the situation.

Delegated leadership: this leader is willing to turn over responsibility for decision making and problem solving to others.

Collaborative leadership: this leader leads by using consensus building and other group processes to arrive at mutually beneficial decisions.

Democratic leadership: this leader will make the final decision but invites other members of the team to contribute to the decision-making process.

In your opinion, what qualities make a great superintendent? Read through the list and choose up to THREE qualities that you would like the next superintendent to possess.

Strong communication skills with School Board members

Already familiar with the district

Transparent, personable and empathetic

Maintains visibility and accessibility within the district, and with parents and students

Successful experience working with diverse communities

Ability to develop and direct an effective management team

Experience with school bonds and millages

Proven track record of raising student achievement

Strong knowledge of curriculum research and deployment

Demonstrates a keen ability to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to complicated problems

Fosters professional development of staff

Strong knowledge of budget development and management

Recognizes, values and affirms staff members

Honest, ethical and inclusive

In choosing the next superintendent, which path or strategy below do you think the Board of Education should take? (Choose ONE answer). *

Find a candidate who will stay the course and continue the good work of the current administration

Find a candidate with the same basic educational and management philosophy as the current administration, but who can make some necessary changes

Find a very different kind of candidate – one who is ready to take the district in a significantly different direction

Tell us why you chose your answer above. If you think the district should stay the course, what aspects of the district give you that confidence in its leadership? If you think the course on the district should change, what changes would you want the new superintendent to make and why? *

What are your thoughts on the sole finalist tapped for the new superintendent of the Glynn County School System? Type your answer in the box below. *

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