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Board discusses MSBA 72‑question self‑evaluation and timing with incoming superintendent

Forest Lake Area Schools Board of Education · March 19, 2026

Summary

Board members reviewed an MSBA 72-question online self-evaluation (SurveyMonkey), noted it takes about 15–20 minutes and is confidential, and discussed doing the data entry now with a facilitated full workshop later once a new superintendent is on board.

Board members discussed the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) self-evaluation tool during the meeting and weighed the timing of an abbreviated data collection now versus a full facilitated workshop later with a new superintendent present.

Member Tyson summarized the tool as a 72-question online evaluation administered via SurveyMonkey, taking about 15–20 minutes and described as "100% confidential." Member Castle explained that the same 72-question input produces two outputs: a brief overview report and a more detailed full report. The overview identifies strengths, growth areas and divergent perspectives; the full report dives deeper and can be the basis for a facilitated two- to three-hour workshop led by MSBA that yields a color report and team goals.

Members discussed the practical approach of collecting responses now to capture board input and then running a facilitated workshop with MSBA after the new superintendent starts so the board–superintendent team can review results together. Member Castle said he would contact Gail Gilman at MSBA for details and potential sequencing.

No formal action was taken; members agreed to collect more information and revisit the item at the April meeting.

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