New Virginia Superintendent
Evaluation
Why the Change?
Presenters
Diana D. Winston, M.Ed.
School Board Member
Henrico County Public
Schools
Patrick J. Russo, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Henrico County Public
Schools
Why A Standard State Evaluation
System?
 The superintendent’s performance impacts every
aspect of the school district
 Superintendent evaluation is a key opportunity for
boards to monitor and guide district improvement
 Boards and superintendents have a vested interest in
fair, valid and meaningful superintendent evaluation
 Opportunity for growth of superintendent’s school
board
Mission, Vision, &
Goals
Division-wide
Student Academic
Progress
Planning &
Assessment
Superintendent
Evaluation
Instructional
Leadership
Professionalism
Communication &
Community
Relations
Organizational
Leadership &
Safety
Identified Roles
School Boards
Superintendents
Governing Body
Chief Administrator
Adopt
Recommends to Board
Sets Policy
Procedures & Performance
Approves Budget
Accepts Priorities
Evaluates Superintendent
Performance
Purpose of Superintendent
Evaluation
Strengthen relationships with the community and
between the board and superintendent
2. Improve the instructional leadership role of the
superintendent
3. Improve student learning
1.
Growth Orientation
A comprehensive and quality performance review
process is critical for the superintendent to receive a fair
evaluation and for that to contribute to his/her
professional development as well as the effectiveness of
the district.
Biases and Predispositions
 We all have biases
 We are not always aware of our biases
 What are your expectations regarding superintendent
evaluation?
 Self-Interest
 Emotional Attachment
 Misleading Memories
System Alignment
Goals
Standards
Board
Superintendent
District
Principal
Board
Teacher
Superintendent
School
Student