1230 - SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Winton Woods City School District

Bylaws & Policies

1230 - SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Superintendent reports directly to the Board of Education and holds all executive and administrative authority and responsibility for the effective operation of the schools, excluding those areas of control which are required by statute to be exercised directly by the Board or another officer. The Superintendent acts as the District leader with the support of the District's administrators, who make up the leadership team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The Superintendent works with the Board to develop policies and District goals. The Superintendent is responsible for implementing and adhering to the Board's approved policies and goals. The Superintendent may delegate specific powers or duties to assistants or subordinates, while maintaining final responsibility for any actions taken.

ELEMENTS OF EACH STANDARD-OHIO STANDARDS FOR SUPERINTENDENTS

Vision, Continuous Improvement, and Focus of District Work

		1.	Develop a shared vision for the District.
		2.	Expect, model and support the effective use of data.
		3.	Create a coherent plan with a limited number of focused goals.
		4.	Review progress and revise strategies for achieving District goals.
		5.	Communicate the District's vision, goals and focused plan.

Communication and Collaboration

		1.	Demonstrate communication competence with stakeholders.
		2.	Develop, implement and maintain effective communication systems.
		3.	Communicate effectively and openly and demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with the Board, the District Treasurer, and District staff.
		4.	Communicate effectively and openly and demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with external stakeholders.

Policies and Governance

		1.	Review, develop and recommend policies for the District.
		2.	Implement and continually assess policies and practices.
		3.	Identify and respond to societal and educational trends that affect the District and community.
		4.	Advocate for children and families.
		5.	Model and expect professional conduct.

Instruction

		1.	Require a District-wide use of established curriculum.
		2.	Ensure the development and implementation of high quality, standards based instruction.
		3.	Set expectations for and guide the creation of a comprehensive assessment system for the District.
		4.	Ensure that the District curriculum, instruction, and assessment program are designed to provide full access and opportunity to all students.
		5.	Implement processes to monitor and assess the District-wide implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
		6.	Provide for high-quality professional development for all staff aligned with District goals.

Resources

		1.	Recruit, develop, evaluate and retain quality staff and oversee human resource management.
		2.	Organize time and schedules focused on District goals.
		3.	Manage and prioritize fiscal resources to align expenditures with District goals.
		4.	Identify and equitably allocate materials and technology to support District goals.
		5.	Oversee the District's facilities and operations.

Revised 8/23/10