Superintendent Evaluation Framework

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WASB Superintendent Evaluation Framework: Supporting Excellence in Leadership

The WASB Superintendent Evaluation Framework equips school boards with all the essential tools for a user-friendly, comprehensive and collaborative evaluation process tailored to foster the continuous growth and success of the superintendent. Designed to strengthen the partnership between the board and the superintendent, this framework ensures a streamlined and effective approach to evaluation.

Key features

• Reference manual: A detailed guide to support every step of the evaluation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the process.
• Training videos: Step-by-step guidance for implementing the framework.
• Clear protocols: Easy-to-follow processes for every stage of evaluation.
• Ongoing support: Expert assistance from the WASB throughout the entire evaluation process.

Comprehensive process coverage

• Purpose of evaluation: Understand the “why” behind the process.
• Evaluation requirements: Navigate legal and procedural essentials.
• Tailored timelines: Unique timelines for first year and experienced superintendents.
• Goal-setting and monitoring: Tools to set clear goals and track progress.
• Survey tools: Online surveys and summary reports for transparent feedback.
• Sample templates: Ready-to-use forms for performance evaluations and artifact documentation.
• Additional considerations: Contractual and procedural insights to enhance the evaluation.

This holistic framework simplifies the evaluation process while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and achievement in your district’s leadership.

Discover more

Click here or on the video below to watch an overview of the WASB Superintendent Evaluation Framework and see how it can empower your board and superintendent for success.

Subscription Information

The WASB Framework for Superintendent Evaluation is a one-year subscription for member school districts.

For an annual fee of $395, the subscribing school district receives access to the online framework for the full school board, the district administrator and a designated administrative assistant. This also includes online professional development and expert support from the WASB to assist the school board in learning how to effectively use the framework.

On-site training from a WASB governance consultant is available upon request, for a fee.

To purchase the Superintendent Evaluation Framework for your district:

(Note: The following steps are intended for the person who has access to and is authorized to make purchases for the district in the WASB online portal. This is typically the district administrator, business official and/or district administrative assistant.)

• Log in to the WASB website and click on “My Portal.”
• Hover over the “Online Store” tab.
• Click “Subscriptions.”
• Select “Superintendent Evaluation Framework.”
• Click the blue “Add Registration to Cart” button and follow the payment process.

The district’s billing contact will receive a confirmation email, and a WASB consultant will contact the district administrator to provide access to the Framework, as well as to review the process and available training.

To learn more or if you need assistance, contact WASB Director of Member Services Ben Niehaus at bniehaus@wasb.org or 608-512-1706.