Elementary Principal Selection Process East Silver Spring Elementary School March 22, 2018 Staff and Community Mr. Eric A. Wilson Director of School Support and Improvement DCC4 * Gaithersburg * Richard Montgomery Clusters

Our Shared Interests To make sure that the selection of a new principal involves input from all stakeholders (families, staff, and in the case of high schools - students). To select the best principal for the job that matches the values and needs of the school community. To hire a principal who will work collaboratively to create a positive school environment for students, staff, and families. To appoint a principal who will lead with equity and establish the conditions that result in achievement for all students. To support and ensure success for the principal.

Process Overview Confirm vacancy & advertise position Collect characteristics from staff & community Review applicants & select interview candidates that match characteristics Identify interview questions connected to characteristics Select interview panel (staff, community, MCPS staff) Conduct interviews with potential candidates Identify finalist candidate following the interview panel Hold a finalist meeting with Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Associate Superintendent The Board of Education appoints the principal at a meeting

Potential Candidate Fields Current MCPS principals Principal Interns Current principals from outside of MCPS

Interview Panel Goal: To ensure a range of perspectives are represented by staff, families, and school system leaders. Panel Characteristics: Approximately 5 parents, 5 staff members, and 4 central office staff. Panel members often include: Teachers/Teacher Leaders Support Staff Leaders PTA President or PTA President Elect Elected Faculty and Support Representatives (EFR/ESR) The interview panel should match the demographics of the school community.

Interview Structure Monday, April 10, 2018 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Candidates Typically 3 to 4 candidates are selected. Interviews Held at Carver Educational Service Center (CESC) Room 100 Approximately 30 minutes per candidate; 5 minutes between each. Debrief following all candidates. Only the preapproved questions may be asked of the candidate. Interviews are held in strictest confidence. Panel provides input to the Director through the debriefing process. The interview is an integral part of the hiring process.

Characteristics Collection March 20, 2018 List of 11 principal leadership skills are described and participants identify the top 4 priorities for their principal. Surveys are collected and a report is generated that identifies the top characteristics of the staff and the community. NO MORE PAPER SURVEYS—ALL ELECTRONIC

Principal Characteristics Electronic Survey Option Staff English – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESSstaffSP9XMRT  Staff Spanish – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESSstaffspanishRZNYSYN Community English – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESScomengSHQL5C7  Community Spanish –https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESScomengSHQL5C7

Principal Appointment Tuesday, April 24, 2018 6P.M. Following the interviews, 2 candidates are invited to a finalist meeting with: Dr. Jack R. Smith, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kimberly S. Statham, Deputy Superintendent Dr. LaVerne G. Kimball, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools Dr. Jack R. Smith, superintendent, makes a recommendation to the Board of Education (BOE). The BOE votes on the appointment at the identified meeting—No announcement is made prior to the BOE meeting date. New principal officially begins July 1, 2018.

Principal Support & Supervision All principals are supported, supervised, and evaluated by Directors from the Office of School Support and Improvement. The Professional Growth System for Administrators and Supervisors identifies six (6) standards for principal performance. Support from a consulting principal. *For 1st year principals Evaluation Data includes: Student Learning Objectives/School Improvement Plan Supervisory school visits Formal observations Perceptual data from staff and community

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