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Sartell–St. Stephen board receives MSBA transition workshop on superintendent evaluation
Summary
At an Oct. 3 special work session the Sartell–St. Stephen School Board received an MSBA-facilitated transition workshop outlining first-year goals and a recommended superintendent-evaluation process; books and suggested standards were provided to board members.
At a special work session on Oct. 3, 2024, the Sartell–St. Stephen School District Board of Education received an MSBA Executive Search Services transition workshop that outlined first-year goals and a recommended process for evaluating the superintendent.
Barb Dorn of the Minnesota School Boards Association facilitated the presentation and "provided examples of first year goals and expectations for the School Board and Superintendent," according to the session record. Dorn reviewed MSBA suggestions that the board "develop a process," collaborate on ratings, provide written feedback, compile one combined evaluation summary, allow time to discuss results and be sure to adhere to Minnesota Open Meeting Law and Minnesota Government Data Practice Law. Books with guidelines and example language were distributed to board members for use in drafting evaluation materials.
Board members spent time reviewing potential standards and elements and discussing priorities for how an evaluation should be structured. The session record lists those present as Chair Tricia Meling; Vice Chair Matt Moehrle; Director Scott Wenshau; Clerk Emily Larson; Treasurer Jen Smith; and Superintendent Michael Rivard, with Director Jason Nies noted as absent. The workshop was presented as guidance and did not record any formal vote on evaluation policy during the session.
The MSBA guidance is intended to support the board and superintendent during transition and to produce a documented, collaborative evaluation at the end of the review period. Board members were provided take-home materials to inform their follow-up work on standards and timing.
