Policy No. 1630

Board of Directors

EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

The Board of Directors shall evaluate the performance of the Superintendent annually.  The Superintendent shall have the opportunity for confidential conferences with the Board on no less than two occasions each school year, the purpose of which shall be the aiding of the Superintendent in his/her performance.

The evaluation shall be based on the job description of the Superintendent as adopted by the Board.  The minimum evaluative criteria to be used in the evaluation shall be those outlined in RCW 28A.405.100:

1. Knowledge of, experience in, and training in recognizing good professional performance, capabilities, and development.
2. School administration and management.
3. School finance.
4.  Professional preparation and scholarship.
5. Effort toward improvement when needed.
6. Interest in pupils, employees, patrons, and subjects taught in school.
7. Leadership.
8. Ability and performance of evaluation of school personnel.

The Board, on the basis of the evaluation, may renew and/or extend the Superintendent's contract for periods not to exceed three years.

Legal References: RCW  28A.405.100, Minimum criteria for the evaluation of certificated employees, including administrators — Procedure — Scope — Penalty

Initially Adopted: October 17, 1985

Amended: August 7, 1986

                 March 11, 1996

Adopted: September 28, 2009