CBI-E - Evaluation of the Superintendent Performance Appraisal
EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Performance Appraisal
NAME: ______________________________________________
JOB TITLE: ___________________________________________
APPRAISAL PERIOD: __________________________________
The evaluator is to rate each performance appraisal factor by writing in the appropriate
rating. A space is provided after each general area for comments which may be appropriate.
3 = commendable 2 = meets expectations 1 = needs improvement N / O = no opinion
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE/LEADERSHIP SKILLS
1.1 Shows creativity and imagination leadership responsibilities _____
1.2 Recognizes when knowledge is incomplete and asks for help _____
1.3 Establishes and adheres to realistic annual goals and objectives _____
1.4 Supports policy and works for constructive change _____
1.5 Is willing to accept responsibility for decisions _____
1.6 Is able to function effectively in stressful situations _____
1.7 Is aware of and enforces all constitutional or statutory laws, State Board regulations,
and school committee policies. _____
1.8 Comments: _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
II. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
2.1 Has clearly defined goals and objectives for the school department _____
2.2 Has developed policy and guidelines for the department _____
2.3 Involves pertinent people in the planning process before arriving at a decision that
requires their implementation _____
2.4 Resourceful in visualizing and developing new ideas, methods and products _____
2.5 Ability to communicate - verbal and written materials are concise, well-organized,
effectively presented and readily understood _____
2.6 Is productive - as shown by work output, time and energy devoted and results obtained _____
2.7 Provides long—range preventative solutions for recurring problems of the schools and
the district as a whole _____
2.8 Completes tasks in a timely manner, i.e., a realistic blend between quality and quantity _____
2.9 Comments: ________________________________________________________________
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III. COOPERATION/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
3.1 Coordinates work with the School Committee, when appropriate _____
3.2 Develops effective working relationships with other school administrators and
managers within the school department _____
3.3 Encourages cooperation among staff, faculty and administration at the school _____
3.4 Recognizes the importance of all employees to the system and deals understandingly
with each employee _____
3.5 Is able to form effective relationships with town officials and departments _____
3.6 Develops sound working relationships with other school departments and state
agencies _____
3.7 Encourages positive, open relationship with Community _____
3.8 Keeps public informed about educational trends, policies and events _____
3.9 Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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IV. RESPONSIBILITY TO SCHOOL COMMITTEE
4.1 Prepares agenda and other meeting materials for school committee meetings and
subcommittee meetings _____
4.2 Provides ample information, in a timely fashion, to enable school committee to
make sound decisions _____
4.3 Attends and participates appropriately in all meetings of the school committee _____
4.4 Involves staff members in school committee meetings _____
4.5 Is responsible to concerns of school committee members _____
4.6 Follows up promptly at request of school committee _____
4.7 Keeps school committee fully informed about school operations _____
4.8 Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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V. FINANCIAL/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 Evaluates financial needs and prepares annual budget in timely fashion _____
5.2 Provides timely information to townspeople regarding school budget _____
5.3 Cooperates with town officials in preparing and managing budget _____
5.4 Determines that funds are spent in accordance with adopted budget _____
5.5 Determines that adequate accounting procedures and records are maintained _____
5.6 Comments: __________________________________________________________________
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VI. MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY SKILLS
6.1 Makes him/herself available to department staff _____
6.2 Provides a positive and open atmosphere in which dialogue may occur _____
6.3 Inspires respect and instills confidence by accepting responsibilities; deals promptly,
objectively and frankly with matters as they arise. _____
6.4 Plans, organizes, integrates and measures the work he/she delegates to others _____
6.5 Administers a system of evaluation of his/her own program of service _____
6.6 Shows skill in systematizing record keeping and other office procedures _____
6.7 Understands and inspires others to fully achieve their potential _____
6.8 Shows an interest in what others on the staff are doing _____
6.9 Makes assignments to staff with discretion and insight _____
6.10 Recognizes competencies of other professionals _____
6.11 Comments: __________________________________________________________________
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VII. PERSONNEL SERVICES
7.1 Demonstrates effective staff selection techniques _____
7.2 Evaluates effectiveness of individual staff members in accordance with School
Committee policy _____
7 .3 Demonstrates effectiveness in delegation of responsibilities to staff _____
7.4 Provides leadership in staff development (in-service education, positive self—concept,
explanation and interpretation of new programs, regular/special education coordination,
periodic professional meetings) _____
7.5 Employs staff involvement procedures _____
7.6 Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
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VIII. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
8.1 Knows and uses technical knowledge to successfully complete his/her tasks _____
8.2 Takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional betterment _____
8.3 Stays informed in professional area _____
8.4 Makes a contribution to professional area _____
8.5 Maintains an active membership in a professional organization _____
8.6 Observes the ethics of the profession attempts to promote regard for the profession _____
8.7 Is able to give credit to others _____
8.8 Comments_____________________________________________________________________
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IX. PROBLEM SOLVING -DECISION MAKING ABILITIES
9.1 Utilizes information, assessments and evaluation results in decision making _____
9.2 Searches for the essentials and arrives at logical conclusions _____
9.3 Is able to change decisions when data indicates serious problems _____
9.4 Judgments are well defined, timely and lead to successful and practical results _____
9.5 Comments: ____________________________________________________________________
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X. PERSONAL QUALITIES
10.1 Is sensitive to the reactions of other people deals with them understandingly _____
10.2 Shows evidence of emotional control, is calm, poised and mature in his/her reactions _____
10.3 Possesses the health and vitality needed to meet the responsibilities of his/her job _____
10.4 Is a good listener _____
10.5 Stimulates new ideas from others _____
10.6 Is able to accept new ideas from others _____
10.7 Is able to disagree without being disagreeable _____
10.8 When criticizing, the criticism is helpful more often than not _____
10.9 As an individual — displays interest and gets results when working alone on a task _____
10.10 As a member of a team - adjusts readily and works constructively in group activities _____
10.11 Initiative - independently sees the need for and takes action required to carry out
his/her responsibilities _____
10.12 Dependability and perseverance - meets promises and finishes tasks without frequent
checking and in spite of difficulties _____
10.13 Adaptability - capable and willing to adjust to new conditions and assignments _____
10.14 Enthusiasm - develops and radiates interest in assigned tasks _____
10.15 Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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List Superintendent’s goals for the year:
E.g. Safety
E.g. Achievement Goal
E.g. Culture Goal
E.g. Communications Goal
E.g. Educational Programming
Attached please find a narrative reviewing to what extent goals were realized, areas for
improvement and strong points.
Evaluator’s Signature____________________________________________________
Title___________________________________ Date_______________________
Employee’s Signature____________________________________________________
Title___________________________________ Date_______________________
(Signature indicates receipt of the evaluation, not necessarily agreement.)
The superintendent is invited to add comments below:
Adopted: June 20, 2000
Reviewed: January 13, 2015