Superintendent's Performance Evaluation - Act 82

Pursuant to Section 1073.1 of the Public School Code, the Board of School Directors performed a formal, written performance assessment of the Superintendent in November 2022 for the 2021-2022 school year.  The Superintendent met the mutually agreed upon objective goals for the 2021-2022 school year.  The objective goals for the 2021-2022 school year were as follows:

1.      Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – Lead the team of directors to manage and cultivate the teaching and learning program. Facilitate and lead the Strategic Planning process with the final product of the Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2026.

         MET

2.     Human Resource Management – Recommend new staff members for approval by the Board. Lead all disciplinary meetings/hearings for staff members. Planned and conducted Professional Development sessions for administration and central office staff.

         MET

3.    Operations and Financial Management Guide the budgeting process with the instructional staff. Produced a budget that contains a surplus. Coordinated and managed all construction projects within the District. 

         MET

4.    Communication and Community Relations – Continuation of the Live with Lutz video series. Attendance at community events as a District representative. Member, BBWCC. Communication with the Board of School Directors. Maintained residence in District – constant presence of superintendent in the community. InCommunity Magazine, School Calendar, and Annual Report. Led District events such as the Cookie Extravaganza and the Summer Picnic.

        MET

5.    Organizational Leadership – Provided guidance and mentorship to directors and principals. Developed leadership structure/continue to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for change. Lead changes in athletic department/hire new athletic director. Managed elements of political climate and impact in school buildings. Lead Negotiator for District (contract and all other things related to collective bargaining and the associations.)

        MET

6.    Professionalism – Member of PASA and AASA Board of Governors. Superintendent of the year finalist 2022. Superintendent of Record for Steel Center and Mon Valley Schools. Member, Digital Promise/League of Innovative Schools. Media Spokes person for District.

        MET