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Scott Springston highlights data‑driven MTSS, principal coaching and community engagement in bid for superintendent
Summary
Scott Springston told the Steamboat Springs board he would prioritize data‑driven MTSS, principal coaching through research‑based impact cycles, strong communication with the board and community partnerships to address retention and equity.
Scott Springston told the board he applied because the district’s stakeholder report and community climate suggest strong foundations to build on. He described a leadership track record in varied districts (including Dodge City and Blue Valley) where he prioritized alignment, consistent protocols, data systems (FastBridge), MTSS and predictive screeners to tighten instruction and support both deficit and growth approaches.
Springston emphasized a coaching model for principals adapted from research, distributed leadership, principal PLCs, and aligning building plans to district strategy. He said frequent, transparent communication with the board and community — including listening in informal settings — is critical to building trust and advancing initiatives.
On recruitment and retention in a high cost area he said salary matters but climate and purposeful hiring, placement and differentiated professional learning are central levers; he recommended partnerships with businesses and local stakeholders to address housing and other regional constraints.
Springston said his first 90 days would start with situational awareness, a fiscal and operational deep dive, stakeholder listening tours and an audit of systems to identify short‑term wins and a roadmap for longer‑term alignment.
