NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY INPUT
SUBJECT:  ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL SEARCH

The San Marino Unified School District Board of Education will select a new elementary principal for Valentine School.  Community input about the desired characteristics to be used in recruiting and selecting this person is desired.  The District is soliciting input to respond to the prompt:  What personal and professional qualities for an incoming elementary principal will be a match for the San Marino Unified School District and Valentine community?

Dr. Gary Woods and Linda de la Torre are appointed to advise the Board in this important process.  Individual input from members of the community (parents, employees, and others interested in our district) is desired.  Input may be offered through this online survey by reviewing the questions below and ranking the five most important characteristics (1-being the most important and 5-being the least) and submitting it no later than November 13th, 2009.

If you have any questions, please don not hesitate to contact Linda de la Torre at (626) 299-7004 ext. 311.

Posted on 10/29/2009

By, Linda de la Torre

Assistant Superintendent/Human Resources
1
Who are you?
Valentine Parent
Community Member
SMUSD Employee
Other, please specify
2

List major challenges Valentine Elementary School will likely face in the next few years:
3

Required Education/Experience Level:
4

Professional Background:

Example:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and any leadership experience in principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and classroom instruction, student discipline, fiscal management, strategic planning, professional development planning and facilitation, instructional supervision and evaluation, standardized student testing requirements, program and personnel evaluation, community relations and legislative relations.
5

Personal Characteristics:

Example:

  • A fair, sensitive, experienced and inclusive educational leader capable of inspiring and demonstrating the respect, trust, and confidence of students, faculty, classified staff, management staff, the Board of Education and the community.
6

Review the following characteristics and rank the five most important in order of importance with 1 being the most important and 5 being the least:

(Note:  The District will focus on the top five characteristics despite showing 10 choices)

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Ability and willingness to deal directly and fairly with faculty, staff, students and parents
Awareness of instructional and administrative applications of technology
Effective communication skills both written and verbal
Experience as a school site principal
Experience in a multicultural environment
Fiscal management experience
Knowledge in curriculum/instructional design and implementation
Experience in a high performing school district
Experience in a similar size school district
Organizational/management skills
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