Superintendent Leadership Profile Report Pleasant Valley School District

Superintendent Leadership Profile Report Pleasant Valley School District March 18, 2021 Presented by: Mr. Richard Tauer Dr. Alan Rasmussen.

The Engagement Process • Purpose • Participant involvement • Data collection • What did we learn? 1

On-line Survey Participants Respondents Frequency Percent Administrative 17 2% Certificated Staff 154 15% Classified Staff 88 8% Parents/Guardian 759 72% Students 5 ≤ 1% Community Member 25 2% 2

Strengths of the District Quality of the Community Communication and Transparency 3

Issues and Needs District Finances Declining Enrollment Re-entry Support – Students and Staff Balance and Fairness 4

Desired Characteristics of Incoming Superintendent Highly visible and approachable • An excellent communicator • Honest but tactful • Engaged in the community An undying advocate for the students, district and community • Trustworthy • Track record of working at the cabinet level • Team-builder • Courageous and principled Professional and approachable, but with appropriate boundaries • Has a vision • Works well as a teammate with the School Board • • • 5

Most Important Leadership Skills Is knowledgeable about best practices surrounding teaching and learning Is a forward thinker and open to new ideas Is sensitive to and understands the needs of diverse learners Is present/visible throughout the District and community Fosters climate of trust and mutual respect 6

Personal Attribute Rankings Honest and Ethical Strong communicator Problem Solver Approachable and Personable Good listener 7

GENERAL THEMES: Most Important Issues Facing New Superintendent Many challenges associated with COVID-19 and reopening school campuses Budget obstacles as a result of increased operating costs and declining enrollment Achievement gaps created by distance learning and socioeconomic factors General health, safety, and wellbeing of all students and employees 8

Overall Quality of Education in PVSD In-Person Hybrid Distance Learning 1% 6% 5% 19% 10% 26% 27% 30% 35% 41% Excellent Above Avg. Below Avg Poor Average Excellent Above Avg Average Below Avg Poor 9

MOVING FORWARD v Find a candidate who will stay the course and continue the good work of the previous administration. 23% 21% v Find a candidate with same general leadership style and educational philosophy as the previous administration, but who is able to make some necessary changes. 56% v Find a different kind of candidate – someone who is ready to take the district in a significantly different direction. 10

Thank You For questions or comments, please contact: Richard Tauer (626) 802 -7034 rstauer@gmail. com Alan Rasmussen, Ed. D (714) 907 -3634 arasmussen@aalrr. com