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Superintendent Hiltz presents multi-rater results and declining objective school-improvement metrics
Summary
Superintendent Peter Hiltz reviewed perceptual multi-rater feedback and objective school-improvement metrics: perceptual scores were mixed with small declines in some categories, while district objective metrics fell significantly year over year; the board and superintendent discussed evaluation instruments and whether to adjust evaluation procedures.
Superintendent Peter Hiltz presented two evaluation data sets on Oct. 9: a multi-rater perceptual survey completed by staff groups and objective, quantitative school-improvement metrics the board uses in his evaluation.
On the multi-rater survey (five-point scale), Hiltz said averages remained high overall but showed small declines in categories such as workforce and management. Hiltz singled out comments and said he will analyze them further. On the objective metrics, Hiltz reported a notable drop (about 25 points year over year) driven by the number of operated and charter schools that improved on the district—s chosen measures; that decline lowered his quantitative score under the agreed evaluation instrument.
Board members questioned presentation format, the alignment between multi-rater items and the superintendent—s job description, and whether the multi-rater should be presented by a neutral party. Directors agreed to explore evaluation-tool alignment and to meet with the neutral vendor (Paul Anderson) to review options for weighting, scales and process improvements ahead of the annual evaluation timeline.
What happens next: two board members will meet with the neutral evaluator to explore possible alignment or scale changes and return recommendations to the full board. The superintendent requested board members to complete the evaluation and noted evaluation and contract timelines.
