Self Reflection - Post Assessment

Competency 1

As a superintendent, I feel I have the strengths necessary to act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. As principal, I have created an environment of trust and consistency which has allowed for the success of students on my campus. These skills I have developed would be carried into a superintendent’s position to effectively coordinate a district. The most important thing to remember is that we are in this business for the students. It is important to never forget we were a teacher before and to not separate ourselves with too much distance administratively from the teacher.

Competency 2

In my opportunities as a principal, I have created a culture of respect that influences learning while supporting our districts vision and mission. I feel I have strengths in establishing this positive culture that promotes higher learning, and feel competent in taking risks to establish a focus supporting the vision. I feel everyone should work in a collaborative manner to open involvement with various stakeholders. In the first self-assessment reflection I wanted to focus my knowledge in the methods of seeking allocations and resources to achieve the goals and vision of the district, as well as, learning awareness of the emerging issues and trends that are affecting public education. At this point, I feel competent that I can handle these responsibilities.

Competency 3

In reflecting upon my personality, I feel that I have a strong comfort level collaborating with families and community members. This is measured by the appreciation and support my campus receives from the community. However, with this being stated, there is always room for improvement. I have had the opportunity to work with the media to overcome my nervousness of dealing with the cameras as well as becoming competent in planning with the district communications coordinator focusing on community activities and communication.

Competency 4

With competency four, I feel that I have become more competent in dealing with our local school board, however, I still will be focusing my attention in my future positions in working with area politics and state and national politicians. Working through the Superintendent’s program, I see the large amount of political influences that are utilized to advance the school.

Competency 5

With competency five, I feel that I would be competent in facilitating a strategic plan for the district, as well as in the alignment of curriculum. I have been active in working with the superintendent and school architect in planning future district expansion, as well as focusing on our new district’s curriculum program. In my opinion, I see a continuous monitoring of the ongoing aspects of the district will benefit the district, whether being operations, or curriculum.

Competency 6

Building my aspects of trust and respect has made this competency easier to accomplish. Even though, I consider myself competent, there is always room for improvement. In the first self-assessment reflection, I felt I would need some assistance in the areas of accountability training, as it relates to AYP. I worked with Region V ESC and have a more firm understanding with AYP. State accountability is an area I feel comfortable. Overall, I feel I have increased my level of knowledge of Competency 6.

Competency 7

My understanding of competency seven focuses on implementing and evaluation system defining the needs for professional development. As a principal, it is easier to focus on the needs of my campus, however, in a district level position; I would see where this could be more difficult. I am currently chair our districts site base decision making team and I feel this opportunity has made me more competent.

Competency 8

In competency eight, I plan on focusing on budget planning on management. I feel competent working with the board in creating a budget and focusing on the needs of the campus. I have effectively participated in projecting funding estimates and am currently preparing next years budget to go to the board. I consider myself an effective person to control the budget, and save money. For this reason, the school district is promoting me to Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. In the areas of personnel, I feel I have strengths in the areas of collecting documentation to remove staff, as well as finding the right person to fulfill a position.

Competency 9

With competency nine, I feel competent in the areas of determining need of maintenance and renovation, as well as determining the safety implications of the physical plant. Overall, I feel competent to control operation within the district. I still will be focusing my knowledge on bond issues and elections. I feel that I have not had the appropriate assistance to guide me in this area. I will be attending the TASBO summer conference, and may learn some there.

Competency 10

Overall I feel I could influence an organizational system to facilitate positive change, however, the hardest area I feel I would need assistance in is the political ties to stakeholders in the community. In my opinion, a positive impression of the school district is created through positive community interaction.