The MSA will select the superintendent for the Superintendent of the Year based on exhibiting magnet school leadership in his or her magnet schools within the district, state and national level in the following areas:
Criteria 1: TEACHING & LEARNING
in no more than 500 words
- Student Performance (Evidence including academic data)
- School Improvement (Evidence including academic data Improvement over at least two years)
- Instructional Management (Evidence that superintendent has strong instructional organizational skills)
Criteria 2: ADMINISTRATION & SCHOOL CLIMATE
in no more than 500 words
- Fiscal Management (Evidence that district budget has been handled responsibly)
- Facilities Management (Evidence that the district’s space, organization, and structures are well coordinated)
- Student Management (Evidence that there is a well-structured, secure and efficient program in place to record inquiries from prospective students; handle the admission process enroll new students; handle assessments/exams/academic progress; maintain records of absences and attendance; mapping and development goals; and etc.)
- Personnel Management (Evidence the superintendent optimizes people efficiently, empowering their talent, potential, and ability)
Criteria 3: DISTRICT CLIMATE
in no more than 500 words
- School Board-Superintendent Relations (Evidence of healthy communication and feedback with the local board of education)
- School-Community Relations (Evidence of healthy communication and feedback with the business/community partners in the district)
- Actively Promoting Magnets (Evidence the superintendent promotes, supports, and builds sustainability for magnet schools in the district)
Criteria 4: SUPPORT
in no more than 250 words
How has the Superintendent supported magnet schools and programs in their districts, including describing programs developed and implemented, enrollments, success and outcomes.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
- A basic resume (no more than 3 pages) should accompany the application along with a photo of the Superintendent.
Resume should include education, administrative experiences, professional growth opportunities and dates (i.e., memberships and offices held in professional organizations/associations; professional development activities; publications/articles; leadership positions/roles).
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters from current staff will not be considered.
- School system information (i.e., enrollment, grades, brief description of school system).
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
Documents, media shares, clippings, etc. that support the superintendent’s professional accomplishments.