From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Surveys and community meetings have been distributed for the Trussville City Schools (TCS) Superintendent search.
The surveys and community meetings are open to the public, and you can share what you would like to see in the next superintendent.
As the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) assists the TCS Board of Education in the search for a new superintendent, they need your input about the skills and experiences the new leader will need. Choose the meeting that best matches your role, and come and share your ideas.
The meetings will take place in the TCS BOE meeting room on Thursday, Jan. 12:
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Parents and Community
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Principal and System Administrators
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Public Officials
- 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. – System Employees
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Parents, Employees, and Community
The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/
The survey and the meetings will both ask participants:
- What skills and experience should the next superintendent have?
- Should the board look for an experienced superintendent?
- Should the superintendent be hired from within?
- What are the challenges facing the system?
The school system is sharing this information on its website and Facebook page. It also is emailing it to employees and will share it with the PTA leadership. But AASB and the Trussville Board of Education hope to get a broad cross-section of the community to participate as well.
School board members will be asked not to attend the input meetings. AASB has found that when board members attend this type of meeting, attendees want to talk about current issues rather than the search. Instead, AASB will present the results of the survey and meetings at a public meeting or work session of the board in March.
The Trussville Board of Education is seeking an experienced, successful leader to serve as its next superintendent. The ideal candidate should:
- Be able to maintain and grow student achievement;
- Have strong interpersonal skills;
- Have exceptional communication skills and be adept at public speaking, listening, and communicating with the board and stakeholders;
- Have experience with long-range planning; and
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Alabama law requires the superintendent be chosen for general fitness and character and that he/she be knowledgeable in school administration. The successful applicant also must have or be eligible for the appropriate certification to serve as a superintendent in Alabama and must hold at least a master’s degree from a recognized four-year college or university.
This position will pay at least $175,000 and is negotiable based on experience, a successful track record, and degree held.
- Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2023;
- Interviews: Feb. 20-28, 2023; and
- Superintendent Begins: Apr. 10, 2023.
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