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New superintendent joins workshop on governance; board adopts MASB evaluation tool and schedules quarterly reviews
Summary
At a July 15 workshop following formal business, the Forest Hills board heard a governance presentation, discussed communication and transparency, and voted to adopt the MASB superintendent evaluation tool; members agreed on quarterly evaluation blocks and training options.
The Forest Hills Public Schools board spent the second half of its July 15 meeting in a governance workshop led by a visiting facilitator and its new superintendent, Ben Kirby, where members focused on roles, communication, trust and evaluation.
Facilitator 'mister Phillips' reviewed core board duties — hiring a superintendent, setting policy and approving the district plan — and emphasized the need for a clear chain of communication, saying the goal is "no surprises" between the board and superintendent. Phillips…
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