Centennial School District issued the following announcement on June 2
The Centennial School District Board of School Directors' Search for a new Superintendent of Schools is now in full swing. The current superintendent, Dr David E. Baugh, announced in March that he would be leaving the district and the state for a similar position in Colorado, effective June 30th.
To help guide their work, the Board commissioned a survey of district and community stakeholders which produced more than 800 responses in which the community offered feedback, providing input on the strengths, challenges, goals, and personal attributes community members want to see in the next Superintendent. The survey was made publicly available through the district website and was open for responses from April 27 – May 11, 2020.
The survey asked two important questions.
Question #1: Rank the importance of the traits and characteristics for a new Superintendent.
The top five results:
• Is student-centered
• Is safety-centered
• Has clear educational vision
• Has deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Works well with the school board to set a clear direction for the community
Question #2
Rank the priority of each of the following areas, specific to the new Superintendent’s focus in his/her first year.
The top five results:
• Academics & instruction
• School safety
• Building relationships with students & staff
• College & career readiness
• Social and emotional learning
The survey was conducted by Bucks County Intermediate Unit, whom the Board has engaged to lead the entire search process in all its parts. Leading the effort is Dr. Mark Hoffman, Executive Director of the Bucks IU. The search is a service provided by the Bucks IU.
A comprehensive job posting was open for applications from April 27, 2020 through May 23, 2020. The Board is pleased to announce that 24 highly qualified applicants applied for the position and the Board is now reviewing resumes, credentials, and is in the process of determining which candidates to interview.
The Board Plans for finalist candidate(s) to personally visit the district and meet with various stakeholder groups. The Board will also host a community forum providing an opportunity for all interested parties to meet the finalist candidate(s).The Board thanks the community and Bucks IU for their support and will continue to offer periodic updates as the interview and selection process continues.
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