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Committee reads summative evaluation of Superintendent John Romano and discusses 18‑month goals
Summary
The committee read an end-of-cycle evaluation for Superintendent John Romano (overall rating: proficient), reviewed goals on instructional leadership, hiring/retention, district improvement and student learning, and asked for clearer metrics and earlier committee visibility into evidence and updates.
The Marblehead School Committee read a summative evaluation of Superintendent John Romano and discussed his 18‑month goals for the district, marking his overall performance as "proficient" and noting progress on a district improvement plan expected for committee approval by winter with implementation July 1, 2026.
The evaluation—prepared using the recommended MASC/DESE process and compiled from committee inputs—recognized Romano's leadership through recent disruptions, including a teacher strike, and commended his work to reunite staff and focus on academic improvement. The committee marked the district improvement plan goal as met and highlighted the need for more concrete staffing data to inform FY27 budget planning.
Romano presented revised goals for professional practice (strengthening principals as instructional leaders through learning walks and surveys), a district improvement goal focused on hiring, developing and retaining licensed educators (with exit interviews and HR tracking as measures), and a student learning goal to improve assessment tools and data collection across grades. Committee members asked for measurable indicators, suggested quarterly updates and asked that relevant evidence be shared earlier in the process so the committee can follow progress.
Romano thanked the committee for the feedback and indicated he would incorporate recommended changes and provide updates in future meetings.
