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Superintendent Leadership Profile Survey
(English)
for the
Easton School District
Easton, Washington
February 2022Easton Superintendent Profile Survey
Q1 Please rate the following organization characteristics in terms of the
degree to which they are currently STRENGTHS OF THE EASTON
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Answered: 45 Skipped: 1
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Overall
quality of...
Student
performance
Community
support for...
Community
support for...
Parent
support
and
engagement
Effective
teachers
Effective
support staff
Effective
central offi...
Effective
building...
Sound
leadership f...
High
expectations...
Curriculum and
academic...
Student
activities,...
Sound
financial...
School
buildings an...
Provides a
diverse,...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
A significan… Somewhat … Somewhat … A significan…
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A SOMEWHAT SOMEWHAT A TOTAL WEIGHTED
SIGNIFICANT OF A OF A SIGNIFICANT AVERAGE
WEAKNESS WEAKNESS STRENGTH STRENGTH
Overall quality of education for 4.44% 28.89% 51.11% 15.56%
students 2 13 23 7 45 2.78
Student performance 15.56% 26.67% 40.00% 17.78%
7 12 18 8 45 2.60
Community support for schools and 11.36% 34.09% 27.27% 27.27%
kids 5 15 12 12 44 2.70
Community support for levies and 11.11% 13.33% 53.33% 22.22%
bond measures 5 6 24 10 45 2.87
Parent support and engagement 17.78% 37.78% 40.00% 4.44%
8 17 18 2 45 2.31
Effective teachers 4.44% 26.67% 42.22% 26.67%
2 12 19 12 45 2.91
Effective support staff 2.22% 11.11% 31.11% 55.56%
1 5 14 25 45 3.40
Effective central office administration 6.67% 31.11% 31.11% 31.11%
3 14 14 14 45 2.87
Effective building principals 11.36% 31.82% 34.09% 22.73%
5 14 15 10 44 2.68
Sound leadership from the Board of 25.00% 15.91% 38.64% 20.45%
Directors 11 7 17 9 44 2.55
High expectations for student 18.18% 29.55% 36.36% 15.91%
achievement 8 13 16 7 44 2.50
Curriculum and academic programs 34.09% 36.36% 22.73% 6.82%
that meet a wide variety of student 15 16 10 3 44 2.02
interests and needs
Student activities, including athletics, 53.33% 24.44% 17.78% 4.44%
that meet a wide variety of student 24 11 8 2 45 1.73
interests and needs
Sound financial management 36.36% 27.27% 31.82% 4.55%
16 12 14 2 44 2.05
School buildings and other facilities 4.44% 24.44% 51.11% 20.00%
2 11 23 9 45 2.87
Provides a diverse, inclusive culture 9.09% 22.73% 40.91% 27.27%
for all 4 10 18 12 44 2.86
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Q2 In addition to the above, what OTHER STRENGTHS of the district do
you believe are important to the selection of the next superintendent?
Answered: 24 Skipped: 22
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Knowing the latest modern tools for learning. 2/4/2022 2:16 PM
2 I thought we just got a new principal superintendent are we getting another new one? 2/4/2022 8:03 AM
3 Willingness to learn about the community and the culture of Easton. 2/3/2022 10:55 PM
4 Cooperation with other/all Easton based community groups to encourage and broaden interest 2/3/2022 10:02 PM
and connections with the student body. Bring access about community interests to the
students. Connect the dots.
5 The importance of keeping the children learning IN SCHOOL. 1/30/2022 12:17 PM
6 The supporting staff at Easton is amazing teachers office faculty. Is Easton low income yes, 1/29/2022 8:53 AM
would it be amazing if they were sports at Easton yes, but it’s understood there’s not enough
children. These are not full to the school. Does Easton need more government funding
absolutely. Is that Easton‘s fault if the government is not properly funding the school? NO
Easton is an amazing school and one other great strength is the small size unfortunately with
that great strength also comes a weakness because of the small size. I love my kids and
Easton I love all the teachers I love all the faculty. I do I sometimes look around and think
should I move my kids to Cle Elum so they can get more sports more stuff in general? Of
course I do because I’m a parent. But then I look at all that I lose with Easton the warmth,
love, friendship and just got overwhelming feeling when you drop off the kids they are well
cared for.
7 I refuse to answer the questions about divers and inclusive culture. I am actually very 1/29/2022 8:09 AM
concerned that this question Is a part of survey.
8 I don’t know if it’s out of your hands but I want normalcy so bad for my children. Masks should 1/28/2022 10:08 PM
be a choice, so someone who wants to fight for our rights would be a good choice.
9 Get the masks off the kids and the teachers!!!!!!!!!!!! The kids are growing up thinking that it’s 1/28/2022 4:41 PM
normal. It’s not!!!!!!!!!
10 The new person needs to be ready and willing to work hard and support students, parents, 1/25/2022 10:12 AM
community & staff by digging in, instead of delegating everything they don't want to do. They
need to be willing to observe what systems are in place. After observing the systems, then
make decisions on what things are working and which are not, instead of implementing new
systems based on another district. This person needs to have an understanding of what each
position in the district does and treat all positions fairly and equally. holding all of them to the
same standards.
11 We currently have strong leadership with a CLEAR vision of how to make Easton current, 1/19/2022 10:47 AM
relevant and for our growth. It is important that our next superintendent continue this.
12 Someone that is well rounded, has their pulse in what is current in the public education system 1/18/2022 3:30 PM
but relatable to their community they serve - - all areas - Easton, Snoqualmie Pass and
surrounding townships.
13 good moral ethics communication to the entire staff Stop bullying of staff to staff 12/10/2021 4:12 PM
14 Easton School District is a very small community. As a counselor, I have the opportunity to 11/16/2021 12:03 PM
get to know students much better than in a larger school district.
15 Size, proximity to everything our State has to offer. 11/9/2021 6:49 PM
16 We have an amazing advantage for outdoor education! Easton has a really close knit 11/5/2021 3:29 PM
community and if used the right way, the school has so much potential to be an impactful
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learning environment in more areas than just academic skills.
17 Someone that is both fair and engaging, that actually takes an active role in the school, 11/3/2021 1:45 PM
teachers and children.
18 School has so much potential, but is routinely held back by some toxic practices within a 11/2/2021 9:15 AM
minority of the staff that cause significant harm to other school community members. The
Board is eager to address change, and signifcant change was initiated to spend less at the top
administratively, by creating one position for Sup/Principal. Connecting with the community
through sports and performance arts. This has been impacted by covid and staffing changes
and we want it to resume. Sports are an essential pillar of the school too, but hampered by
declining enrollment in past several years (and covid). Extremely supportive and involved staff
in most areas.
19 Respect the teaching staff, their professionalism, and the combined years of knowledge. 10/26/2021 8:50 AM
20 We are a TINY, RURAL district - these two parameters ARE OUR GREATEST strengths. We 10/19/2021 10:03 AM
can move mountains because of them IF we have administration that understands what tiny,
rural teachers and support staff have to do to have our school function. Asking staff and
teachers to develop 'extra' and treating us as a large district will NOT work. Please find an
administrator that understands small, rural districts and the challenges that are unique to those
districts.
21 We have a strong, passionate, dedicated teaching staff that long for a supportive, 10/18/2021 8:26 AM
understanding superintendent who has worked through the ranks (teacher, principal,
superintendent).
22 Cares about science, teacher training that is inclusive of all students and human experience 10/17/2021 11:59 AM
23 1) We are TINY. We need a superintendent who has great experience and understands both the 10/15/2021 4:37 PM
strengths and unique challenges of teaching and learning in a such a small district. 2) When
Cece Badda was here, we had an very cool niche point of differentiation - Archery. We need
new one.
24 We need a sound leader. Somebody that will put students above all, somebody that cares 10/14/2021 3:02 PM
more for our students wellbeing over appeasing teachers.
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Q3 Please rate the following DISTRICT CHALLENGES in relationship to
their importance for the selection of the next superintendent.
Answered: 45 Skipped: 1
Improve the
academic...
Graduation
rates/dropou...
Student growth
rates
Be visible
regularly in...
Be visible and
active in...
Provide
responsible...
Develop/maintai
n
comprehens...
Develop/maintai
n
community...
Develop/maintai
n effective...
Develop/maintai
n strong
and...
Develop/maintai
n a process ...
Address
facility nee...
Recruit,
employ and...
Effectively
advocate for...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Not import… Somewhat I… Very import… Extremely i…
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NOT SOMEWHAT VERY EXTREMELY TOTAL WEIGHTED
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT AVERAGE
Improve the academic achievement of 2.22% 13.33% 48.89% 35.56%
students 1 6 22 16 45 3.18
Graduation rates/dropout rates 2.22% 22.22% 37.78% 37.78%
1 10 17 17 45 3.11
Student growth rates 4.44% 15.56% 40.00% 40.00%
2 7 18 18 45 3.16
Be visible regularly in schools and 0.00% 22.22% 35.56% 42.22%
classrooms 0 10 16 19 45 3.20
Be visible and active in community 0.00% 22.22% 40.00% 37.78%
0 10 18 17 45 3.16
Provide responsible financial management 2.22% 8.89% 28.89% 60.00%
of district resources 1 4 13 27 45 3.47
Develop/maintain comprehensive and 2.22% 6.67% 31.11% 60.00%
effective communications with the 1 3 14 27 45 3.49
community, staff and Board
Develop/maintain community support for 0.00% 13.33% 31.11% 55.56%
schools, including the passage of special 0 6 14 25 45 3.42
levies
Develop/maintain effective working 0.00% 17.78% 24.44% 57.78%
relationship with the School Board 0 8 11 26 45 3.40
Develop/maintain strong and effective 0.00% 8.89% 33.33% 57.78%
working relationships with district 0 4 15 26 45 3.49
employees
Develop/maintain a process for 2.22% 4.44% 33.33% 60.00%
collaboration and shared decision-making 1 2 15 27 45 3.51
Address facility needs, including the 0.00% 11.11% 40.00% 48.89%
passage of needed bond issues 0 5 18 22 45 3.38
Recruit, employ and retain top quality staff 0.00% 0.00% 24.44% 75.56%
0 0 11 34 45 3.76
Effectively advocate for the district, its 2.22% 11.11% 31.11% 55.56%
students and public education with state 1 5 14 25 45 3.40
and national policy makers
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Q4 In addition to the above, what OTHER CHALLENGES do you think are
important to consider in the selection of the next superintendent?
Answered: 22 Skipped: 24
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Location resources The snow!!! Keep them around longer than a year obviously 2/4/2022 8:03 AM
2 None, the above covers the challenges. 2/3/2022 10:55 PM
3 The addition of extracurricular activities, classes and or groups to offer the students. WE 1/30/2022 12:17 PM
NEED TO DRAW ATTENTION TO SOMETHING WE OFFER STUDENTS TO GROW THE
STUFEN BODY!!
4 I think this is a great survey. I think there’s also I need to get the community involved. A lot of 1/29/2022 8:53 AM
this pressure seems to be just on the school. But another districts I’ve lived in it’s the parents
to get things done it’s the community. A well written letter perhaps might help other parents in
the community understand that we all need to get together and come together if we want better
things for our amazing kids and staff at Easton. But if it’s just up to the school fighting a giant
it’s gonna be hard to be heard. I have full support and faith in the school but the community
needs to come together and not ask the school to act on its own .
5 We are living in such weird times, I will continue to push for the masks to go away, kids need 1/28/2022 10:08 PM
to see expressions and other kids faces, this whole thing is insanity when you see other states
and schools are back to normal, we need a superintendent that’s willing to fight for that and
realize covid is another virus that’s not going away and by wearing masks and suppressing
kids immune systems is just going to backfire and create more sick kids when they can finally
take them off in school.
6 It is imperative that this person have an outstanding financial comprehension. This position is 1/25/2022 10:12 AM
crucial to the sustainability of our district. Just applying for grants does not a good
superintendent make. Managing grants and communicating their use to all staff is essential so
that funds are spent appropriately. We need a person who can look at financial data and advise
the district of proper disbursement of funds, including raises, hiring wages, and expenditures
on items on a priority need basis.
7 Awareness of the issues surrounding current teacher's union approaches and navigate an 1/19/2022 10:47 AM
effective partnership with the teacher's union.
8 We need to invest in our children. Provide them with MUSIC and ART classes, functioning 1/18/2022 3:30 PM
LIBRARY and extracurricular ACTIVITIES for students.
9 The ability to lead staff meetings regularly (weekly). 11/16/2021 12:03 PM
10 Effectively raise money. Get fundable programs approved by the state, find donors and 11/9/2021 6:49 PM
education program sponsors, raise money. We are tired of being asked to not spend money on
student programs and needs. 'No' to improved/competitive teacher compensation. 'No' to
classroom budgets. 'No' to CTE program funding. 'No,' to modern curriculum or to any
curriculum at all. 'No' to education programs tailored to high schoolers. 'Yes, but only if you'll
work for free or for reduced compensation.' 'No' to targeted, quality professional development
that's not free. 'No' to reasonable prep time to teach students better, 'No' to accomplishing non-
prep work on paid non-prep and non-teaching time.
11 The challenge to hire a superintendent that does not succumb to the boards personal agenda 11/7/2021 8:05 PM
12 The group of staff currently hired at Easton are challenging (often toxic) to work with. As 11/5/2021 3:29 PM
someone stepping into Easton in their first year its been challenging finding the spot to fit in
and feel accepted. This school has so much potential to be amazing, but the staff, particularly
a few, are holding it back.
13 Remember that your job is to teach our children, not indoctrinate our children in the current 11/3/2021 1:45 PM
political environment. You work for us, not the other way around.
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14 I believe it is important that the candidate understands how race, ethnicity, class, LGBTQ+, 11/3/2021 10:45 AM
and various social justice issues affect the school. Likewise, I would like to see a candidate
who understands the importance of mental health. Kids who pass tests are nice, but I'd rather
see children become fully functioning, respectful, kind, compassionate, contributing members
of society.
15 Community involvement. 11/3/2021 10:36 AM
16 The school board must take a pause to do a board retreat. We have had quite a bit of turn- 11/2/2021 9:15 AM
over, and need to establish our goals and priorities. There has been very little opportunity for
board to make these types of plans. The next superintendent should have sites on improving
Easton throughout a 5-10yr min stay in the role. We must reduce churn. Must be able to
address some of the toxic culture and end it. We have lost students and other staff members
to this horrific behavior. Many people do not feel welcome in the school. SEM at the forefront
of helping everyone be their best selves. Get families involved in this (ala Steilacoom School
Disctrict) Celebrate!
17 Maintain unbiased and fair attitude toward all. 10/26/2021 8:50 AM
18 The understanding of small, rural environments is imperative to the selection of the next 10/19/2021 10:03 AM
superintendent. The next superintendent must refrain from bringing with them the 'list' of
expectations that they had, from their previous sites - Easton is unique - the next
superintendent must be able to see this uniqueness and work with it. We have so much to
offer BUT it is impossible to emphasize what we can do when we spin our wheels doing the
'busy' work that larger districts require.
19 Our previous superintendent /principals have allowed certain staff members to get away with 10/18/2021 9:53 AM
unsatisfactory conduct without any repercussions. Because of this, many parents have lost
faith in the school's leadership and feel their complaints are swept under the rug. We need a
superintendent that will be a strong leader and advocate for all, with students being top priority.
20 Balancing the needs of a small and diverse population of students 10/17/2021 11:59 AM
21 Similar to the STRENGTHS statement above - there is a shadow side to those strengths: 1) 10/15/2021 4:37 PM
We are TINY. We need a superintendent who has great experience and understands both the
strengths and unique challenges of teaching and learning in a such a small district. 2) When
Cece Badda was here, we had an very cool niche point of differentiation - Archery. We need
new one. 3) Recruiting and retaining teachers in such a high-prep (6 distinctly different classes
in secondary) is difficult. Leadership has historically, and even currently, been ambivalent to
this unusual burden on teachers. Teachers need more support which includes a focus on
current, easy to deploy, effective curriculum. Past and current leadership is more concerned
about saving money than equipping teachers with the right tools and training. 4) The RIGHT
PD for educators. Historically and currently, leadership is supportive of teachers getting as
much free PD as they can and haven't worried much about what the training is focused on. For
example, our school needs good math teachers beginning in early Elementary School. Our
students are intelligent, yet their state testing math scores are shameful. Some of our teachers
are afraid of math and actually need to LEARN MATH and get comfortable with it personally so
they can model confidence and even pleasure with their own math experiences to their
students.
22 Student safety. 10/14/2021 3:02 PM
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Q5 Please rate the following PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS in the
level of their importance for the selection of the next superintendent.
Answered: 46 Skipped: 0
Prior
experience a...
Prior
experience a...
Prior
experience a...
Prior
experience i...
Understanding
of complex...
Demonstrated
experience i...
Demonstrated
experience i...
Leadership
experience...
A Washington
State...
A doctoral
degree
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Not import… Somewhat I… Very import… Extremely i…
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NOT SOMEWHAT VERY EXTREMELY TOTAL WEIGHTED
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT AVERAGE
Prior experience as a classroom teacher 2.17% 28.26% 39.13% 30.43%
1 13 18 14 46 2.98
Prior experience as a principal or building- 0.00% 10.87% 54.35% 34.78%
level administrator 0 5 25 16 46 3.24
Prior experience as a superintendent or 2.17% 28.26% 50.00% 19.57%
central-office administrator 1 13 23 9 46 2.87
Prior experience in a district of similar 8.70% 21.74% 41.30% 28.26%
size and demographics 4 10 19 13 46 2.89
Understanding of complex organizations 6.52% 17.39% 43.48% 32.61%
3 8 20 15 46 3.02
Demonstrated experience in financial 2.22% 4.44% 55.56% 37.78%
management 1 2 25 17 45 3.29
Demonstrated experience in school 0.00% 4.35% 56.52% 39.13%
district financial management 0 2 26 18 46 3.35
Leadership experience outside the field of 17.39% 39.13% 30.43% 13.04%
education (e.g. military or business) 8 18 14 6 46 2.39
A Washington State Superintendent's 30.43% 41.30% 23.91% 4.35%
Certificate (not required by state) 14 19 11 2 46 2.02
A doctoral degree 36.96% 50.00% 10.87% 2.17%
17 23 5 1 46 1.78
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Q6 In addition to the above, what OTHER PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS do you think are important to consider in the selection
of the next superintendent?
Answered: 21 Skipped: 25
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Someone that is good at getting grant money. 2/4/2022 2:16 PM
2 Location. Have they lived in the area long enough to understand our winters. Help get our kids 2/4/2022 8:03 AM
mask free(not opposed to face shields) but something kids can see mouths and faces. They
are learning to talk and not being able to see someones mouth is extremely difficult
3 None 2/3/2022 10:55 PM
4 Lives in Kittitas county-understand the dynamics of a small town community 2/3/2022 10:02 PM
5 as to the doctoral degree it should be relevant to high school education 1/31/2022 9:22 AM
6 I hope the next superintendent understands all of the amazingness that Easton offers. The 1/29/2022 8:53 AM
warms when you walk in the door, amazing teachers, amazing staff. What Easton lacks in
resources they more than make up for with a feeling of pride community and love. My children
I’ve been to three different schools and I have never experienced the warmth like I have
experience in Easton. Do I worry about small class sizes, new friendship, after-school sports
and lack of. Yes of course. But I have to weigh the pros and cons and pros are Everything
Easton offers with its hug like atmosphere and the cons are a small school with a very small
budget and unfortunately they’re not able to offer after school activities. I hope the next
superintendent realizes the love and charm and amazing is that Easton is and doesn’t come in
and try to change or disrespect that aspect because that is Easton‘s greatest gift. I hope the
new superintendent respects the teachers and the staff and the openness of the school and
love it offers. Easton has challenges because it’s a small school, small town, small budget.
Easton does not have challenges because of its staff it’s teachers that is it saving grace. I
hope the new superintendent comes in understands the value in the true gift of what a small
town offers and what is teachers do. I hope that Richard rules or big town thinking doesn’t
come in and destroy Easton’s true gift which is love.
7 Degrees and doctorates do not make an outstanding leader. The ability to observe, understand 1/25/2022 10:12 AM
and support systems, in order to create a better school are what make a good leader. Working
hard, demonstrating timeliness, respect and dedication to kids is essential. Leaders are
followed because they demonstrate what they expect.
8 Awareness of CTE pathways and the growth and development of SMALL, rural schools. 1/19/2022 10:47 AM
9 Experience and understanding with high school graduation requirements (grad pathways, 11/16/2021 12:03 PM
CORE classes, testing, etc...).
10 Significant successful sales, marketing, and fundraising experience for non-profits and public 11/9/2021 6:49 PM
educational organizations.
11 a good honest work ethic that does not choose one side over the other because of a fat 11/7/2021 8:05 PM
paycheck.
12 Having experience in turning a school around to raise enrollment rates/roll out new programs 11/5/2021 3:29 PM
aligned with student interests. (Think farm to table type programs, outdoor education,
community outreach, etc).
13 That parents are an important part of the education of their children and should be included in 11/3/2021 1:45 PM
all decisions on what their children are learning and what is being taught.
14 Do they have social justice training? Are they committed to that? 11/3/2021 10:45 AM
15 Professional qualifications matter very little so long as the person demonstrates their ability to 11/3/2021 10:36 AM
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serve our children and school district well.
16 No interim retire rehire candidates. 10/26/2021 8:50 AM
17 If our next superintendent has background in teaching they must understand the difference 10/19/2021 10:03 AM
between the teaching that they did (likely in larger districts, with teams of people in each
subject area) compared to what the teachers at Easton do. We have no team to divide the
work among, other than the elementary and secondary teams. At the secondary level we are
teaching 6 DIFFERENT classes and several of these are being taught without a curriculum,
other than what the teacher creates. Our next superintendent has to somehow understand the
depth of what we do to teach and support here at Easton.
18 Our current superintendent has done a great job at trying to bring the community and school 10/18/2021 9:53 AM
together. This is a refreshing change and I would like to see this continue. Easton doesn't have
a lot to offer students and could really use some additional programs. Easton also has a
history of losing students to other schools outside of our district, because their child wasn't
being challenged academically.
19 Bilingual 10/17/2021 11:59 AM
20 1) RE: "Prior experience in a district of similar size and demographics" - the experience in a 10/15/2021 4:37 PM
tiny district needs to have been game-changing. 2) Excellent fundraising skills - not just levies,
but grants and significant community/business donations and funding campaigns. This person
needs to relish grant-writing and other unique fundraising ideas, and get a kick out of "winning"
money for our school. 3) Ideally, they have had experience turning their prior tiny school's
community into an asset. For instance, developing a (relationship with a) PTSA that
contributes helpfully, significantly and positively when they see a need, rather than
complaining, criticizing, being devisive, and being hard on staff morale. 4) Our school's
families need more support from our school too. Experience developing supportive programs
that are actually helpful to the families themselves - such as an after-school learning center
that supports students and their families as well (open the library up to the adults in the family
too); boys and girls club-type after school club/activities; community dodge-ball night every
Monday, ideas like this.
21 Prior management of a small, diverse, family oriented district. 10/14/2021 3:02 PM
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Q7 Please rate the following PERSONAL QUALITIES in the level of their
importance in the selection of the next superintendent.
Answered: 46 Skipped: 0
Strong
communicatio...
A good listener
High energy
level
Honesty and
integrity
Collaborative
decision-mak...
Open,
accessible...
Willingness to
identify and...
Willingness to
make and sta...
A strong
vision for...
Creativity and
ability to...
Team-building
skills
Willingness to
be an active...
Empathy and
compassion
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Not import… Somewhat i… Very import… Extremely i…
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NOT SOMEWHAT VERY EXTREMELY TOTAL WEIGHTED
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT AVERAGE
Strong communication skills 0.00% 4.35% 28.26% 67.39%
0 2 13 31 46 3.63
A good listener 0.00% 4.35% 32.61% 63.04%
0 2 15 29 46 3.59
High energy level 8.70% 28.26% 36.96% 26.09%
4 13 17 12 46 2.80
Honesty and integrity 0.00% 0.00% 10.87% 89.13%
0 0 5 41 46 3.89
Collaborative decision-making 0.00% 2.17% 32.61% 65.22%
process 0 1 15 30 46 3.63
Open, accessible leadership style 2.17% 2.17% 43.48% 52.17%
1 1 20 24 46 3.46
Willingness to identify and tackle 0.00% 0.00% 28.26% 71.74%
problems 0 0 13 33 46 3.72
Willingness to make and stand 0.00% 4.35% 36.96% 58.70%
behind hard decisions 0 2 17 27 46 3.54
A strong vision for educational 2.17% 2.17% 36.96% 58.70%
excellence 1 1 17 27 46 3.52
Creativity and ability to inspire and 0.00% 17.39% 34.78% 47.83%
"think outside the box" 0 8 16 22 46 3.30
Team-building skills 0.00% 4.35% 28.26% 67.39%
0 2 13 31 46 3.63
Willingness to be an active, engaged 0.00% 19.57% 26.09% 54.35%
part of the community 0 9 12 25 46 3.35
Empathy and compassion 0.00% 10.87% 30.43% 58.70%
0 5 14 27 46 3.48
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Q8 In addition to the above, what OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES do you
think are important to consider in the selection of the next superintendent?
Answered: 16 Skipped: 30
# RESPONSES DATE
1 A woman leader would be nice. 2/4/2022 2:16 PM
2 None 2/3/2022 10:55 PM
3 Sense of humor 2/3/2022 10:02 PM
4 This person needs to listen. Students, parents, community and staff don't want to be talked at 1/25/2022 10:12 AM
or constantly told what someone who is constantly stroking their ego has done.
5 Our leader must be STRONG! Strong vision, strong pathway developer, strong to stand up for 1/19/2022 10:47 AM
our students and school and to not bend to the press from the teacher's union.
6 Outgoing personality with the ability to connect with many different students and staff 11/16/2021 12:03 PM
members throughout the week.
7 Smart. Discerning. Strategic. Attentive to the short term but with a vision for a big bright 11/9/2021 6:49 PM
Easton School District future.
8 honesty and morals, the ability to tell the schoolboard no that's wrong 11/7/2021 8:05 PM
9 Someone who is personable. 11/5/2021 3:29 PM
10 This person should not be related to, or a friend of another employee, board member, or family 11/3/2021 1:45 PM
member.
11 A love for the town of Easton and it's community and a respect for it's rural character. 11/3/2021 10:36 AM
12 With the different, and strong, viewpoints that staff in this school have, it will be important for 11/2/2021 10:13 AM
the next superintendent to be able to keep a positive and working relationship with everyone.
That does not mean please everyone all the time, but it does mean listen to all viewpoints and
do their best to work through difficult situations in a positive way.
13 Consistency, no favoritism. 10/26/2021 8:50 AM
14 Understanding, through experience, what it is to teach 5 or 6 preps. Understanding, through 10/19/2021 10:03 AM
experience, that our single prep period, when divided by our 6 classes to prep means each day
we are receiving only 10 minutes for each class. Understanding the work load of Easton
teachers and support staff and finding ways to assist with that work load. Emphasis on
implementing processes that will facilitate the teachers and support staff to be able to do their
position efficiently. Openness to changes requested by the teachers and support staff. Be
PRESENT and interact in our classes with our students.
15 A good leader with the ability to take appropriate action in tough situations. Someone who will 10/18/2021 9:53 AM
put effort into relationships with students, parents and faculty.
16 I think the list above is comprehensive 10/17/2021 11:59 AM
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Q9 In addition to the above, WHAT ELSE do you think is important for the
School Board to consider in the selection of the next superintendent?
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# RESPONSES DATE
1 None 2/3/2022 10:55 PM
2 Resumes for all candidates put on Easton school website so community can learn mor about 2/3/2022 10:02 PM
them.
3 Financially, we need someone who is going to keep our district up and running. Someone who 1/25/2022 10:12 AM
understands the importance of running levies and that they require a lot of effort. Someone
who is going to be a strong communicator with the ability to understand that it is not about
them or their pocketbook, it's about kids and their education.
4 As a teacher with your district I would like to see our current superintendent be hired. He 1/19/2022 10:47 AM
seems to have a clear understanding of our challenges AND he has a GREAT vision for our
future - his vision is and has been shared by several of us for a few years.
5 Let's find someone who wants to stay long-term. This school needs some consistent 11/16/2021 12:03 PM
leadership and someone who will commit to years-long projects.
6 Someone who has several years left in their career, who has experience in visionary 11/9/2021 6:49 PM
organizations, who has worked under visionary leaders and adopted their best practices.
7 to leave their personal agendas out of it and do what is best for kids, school and teachers 11/7/2021 8:05 PM
8 Hire someone who actively wants to turn Easton around and be the school it has the potential 11/5/2021 3:29 PM
to become! :)
9 Experience dealing with unions. The Easton School union leadership are aggressive, unethical, 11/3/2021 2:40 PM
intimidating and need to be terminated and removed from the school as they are a bad
influence creating hostility. Not all but leadership. If you want to analyze look back a couple
years and see why teachers formerly in the union left the school or dropped out of the union.
You have a BIG problem.
10 Our school is a wonderful place, and with the help of all people involved, children, parents, and 11/3/2021 1:45 PM
teachers it can and will continue to be the center of our community.
11 The more local the candidate, the better. I also hope to see the principal and superintendent 11/3/2021 10:36 AM
job continue to be combined into the future. There is no reason why a school so small should
be spending two salaries worth for both a principal and superintendent.
12 We need someone who will be committed to longer than 5yrs. (5-10yrs min) Culture takes time 11/2/2021 9:15 AM
to build up.
13 The superintendent does not just work for YOU, they work for everyone. 10/26/2021 8:50 AM
14 Please attempt to find someone that understands the unique Easton parameters: teachers with 10/19/2021 10:03 AM
6 preps and limited preparation time, support staff doing many jobs each, develop schedules
that reduce the amount of time out of the classroom for testing. A previous teacher that has
prepped more than one or two classes each year and/or who has prepped different classes
each year. Familiarity with small, rural districts and the challenges.
15 To not fall into a current trend of polarizing schools along political lines abs to keep students 10/17/2021 11:59 AM
needs a priority
16 Diversity - someone who is relatable to our families, students and staff. We have a fairly high 10/15/2021 4:37 PM
number of Hispanic students/families. A Hispanic or non-white leader could make a positive
difference for all of us.
17 I want a superintendent that will stand up to and not be bullied by the teachers union. They 10/14/2021 3:02 PM
MUST put students first, above all else.
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Q10 Please indicate which group best represents your role and/or
relationship with the district.
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Community… Parent Student District tea…
District sup… District ad… Other
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Community member 13.89% 5
Parent 52.78% 19
Student 0.00% 0
District teacher 22.22% 8
District support staff 5.56% 2
District administrator 2.78% 1
Other 2.78% 1
TOTAL 36
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