Board agrees to use OSBA workbook and third-party targeted survey for superintendent evaluation

Seaside School District 10 board members agreed on a framework for evaluating the district's new superintendent, favoring the OSBA superintendent evaluation workbook as a starting point and a third-party targeted feedback survey to gather anonymous input.

The Chair said, “we do have a new superintendent, and I think it's important to have a good evaluation, especially in the 1st couple years.” Board members discussed a three-part model that includes the board’s evaluation, a third-party targeted feedback survey and a goals-based measurement. Several members supported outsourcing the targeted feedback survey to preserve anonymity and candor; Jeff also urged anonymized third-party collection, saying internal surveys had previously made staff hesitant to be candid.

Board members discussed using goal statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to the district's strategic plan and considered hiring OSBA to facilitate a goal-setting session. A member quoted OSBA's facilitation fee estimate as roughly “$200 an hour” and suggested 2–4 hours would likely be needed. The Chair said she and staff will contact OSBA to schedule a work session and that targeted feedback would be collected via a third party when the board reaches that phase.