Objective Performance Standards

Met / Did not Meet

1.      Student Growth and High Academic Achievement – Developed and beginning to implement the Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2026 with a clear vision for student growth and needs. Conducted disciplinary hearings for students in lieu of formal expulsions. Led the team of directors to begin to explore the best ways to meet the needs of today’s learners.

         MET

2.      Human Resource Management -  Incorporated best practices for human resource management and oversaw the recruitment of new staff. Led all disciplinary meetings/hearings for all staff. Conducted professional development for administration and central office staff.

         MET

3.      Operations and Financial Management – - Ensured completion of activities associated with the annual budget with an emphasis on the distribution of resources and directing the overall operational activities in support of the District’s core mission of student growth and high academic achievement. Coordinated and managed all construction projects within the District. Wrote and managed all ESSERS and PCCD funds.

         MET

4.      Communication and Community Relations – Communicated with and engaged the staff, Board of School Directors, and members of the community. Clearly articulated the District’s goals and priorities. Continued with the Live with Lutz video series. Attended community events as a District representative. Member of the BBWCC. Communicated with the Board of School Directors. Maintained residence in the District. Constant presence of the superintendent in the community. Initiated the Parents as Allies cooperative with the Grable Foundation.

        MET

5.      Organizational Leadership – Created an environment of earned autonomy and empowered decision making through the implementation of organizational practices that blend the art of leadership and the science of leadership to provide inspiration, objectives, operational insight, and other administrative services in order to positively influence the climate and culture of the District aligned to the mission, vision, and beliefs. Provided guidance and mentorship to directors and principals. Developed leadership structure and continue to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for change. Supported the athletic department and the athletic director. Managed elements of political climate and impact in school buildings. Lead negotiator for the District (contract and all other things related to collective bargaining and the associations.)

        MET

6.      Professionalism - Inspired the modeling of professional decision-making processes and ethical standards consistent with the values of Pennsylvania’s public education system as well as that of the local community. Member of PASA and AASA Board of Governors. Superintendent of the Year Finalist 2023. Superintendent of Record for Steel Center and Mon Valley Schools. Member of Digital Promise/League of Innovative Schools. Media Spokesperson for the District.

        MET