Dexter Board of Education rates Superintendent Chistenas with highest evaluation score

The Dexter Community School District Board of Education convened on April 14, 2025, to conduct the annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Chistenas. The meeting began with a review of the evaluation process, which had been completed in a closed session on December 16, 2024.

Board members acknowledged a delay in distributing the evaluation packet, attributing it to internal miscommunication. Following this, the board moved to approve the summary statement of the superintendent's evaluation for the 2024 school year. The motion was seconded, and the board proceeded to read the evaluation summary aloud.

The evaluation utilized the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument (SEI), developed by the Michigan Association of School Boards, which had been revised for the 2024-2025 period. This instrument categorizes performance into three areas: needing support, developing, and effective.

The board's discussions highlighted the importance of this evaluation in ensuring accountability and setting goals for the upcoming year. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue supporting the superintendent in achieving the district's educational objectives. Further follow-up actions were not specified, but the board expressed a unified approach to enhancing the district's performance moving forward.