School Committee sets schedule for superintendent evaluation and next-year goals

The School Committee outlined a clear schedule for the superintendent's evaluation cycle during its Sept. 26 meeting. Committee leadership asked members to submit evaluations of the superintendent against three previously agreed-upon goals by Oct. 1. Those individual ratings will be compiled into a composite evaluation to be presented at the Oct. 10 meeting for a formal vote.

Committee members were reminded that DESE's preferred approach for new superintendents is a two-year cycle (first year: goals; second year: goals plus indicators). The three goals discussed in the session related to effective entry and direction setting for school improvement, maintaining momentum during the leadership transition, and participation in the superintendent induction program; administration supplied supporting artifacts and documentation for review.

Committee leadership said the composite evaluation will be transparent (members' names and goal ratings will be recorded on the form) and that the superintendent will present proposed goals for 2024'25 on Oct. 10.

What's next: Committee members to submit ratings by Oct. 1; composite evaluation and vote scheduled for Oct. 10.