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Evaluation committee recommends exploring 360‑degree reviews for superintendent evaluation
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Summary
A superintendent‑evaluation committee recommended the board consider a review of evaluative metrics tied to the district strategic plan and invited outside firms (including IASB) to explain 360‑degree evaluation options; the board did not take formal action.
Members of the superintendent evaluation committee told the Forest Park SD 91 board they had developed preliminary recommendations about how the board might evaluate the superintendent going forward, including considering a deeper review of evaluative metrics and inviting outside experts to present 360‑degree evaluation options.
"The first recommendation of the superintendent evaluation committee is that the board consider extending an invitation to a few key firms to come and simply talk to us about what they do," a committee presenter said, adding that the committee was "not recommending that we use a 360 eval or any metric at this point" but that hearing from professionals could help the board assemble best practices.
Why it matters: committee members said that at times of significant transition — such as adopting a new strategic plan — it is a best practice to review evaluative tools so that metrics align with district priorities. The committee discussed the potential value of anonymized stakeholder feedback and cautioned that implementation quality is critical.
Board response: Members asked questions about implementation risks, potential vendor costs and whether corporate‑style tools translate to education settings. The committee emphasized the exploratory nature of the recommendation; it did not ask for action beyond authorizing informational presentations.
Next steps: The committee suggested inviting several vendors (including IASB) to present options and examples so the board can decide whether a deeper evaluation overhaul is warranted.
