Board discusses superintendent evaluation timing and alignment with strategic‑plan data

The Flagler County School Board reviewed its annual superintendent evaluation process at the Nov. 4 workshop and discussed whether the timing of that review should be adjusted so that strategic‑plan data are available when board members complete evaluations.

An outside consultant compiled the board’s individual evaluations into a summary document and recommended continuing the current evaluation structure, which ties superintendent performance measures to the district strategic plan. Several board members said they would prefer the evaluation timing be aligned with the availability of state and strategic‑plan data, which the board discussed occurring later in the fall and sometimes delaying the board’s ability to use measurable outcomes in the review.

Board counsel noted there is no state mandate for a specific evaluation schedule beyond an annual review; the district’s policy provides guidance but the specific timing is driven by the superintendent’s contract. Board members discussed whether contract language or board policy should be amended to move the evaluation window so performance data and outcomes are concurrent with the review process.

No formal policy change was adopted at the workshop. Staff said they would work with the board to reconcile any timing changes to align the evaluation instrument with strategic‑plan goals if the board chooses to revise policy or contract language.