Development News for Buffalo, New York

Board Reviews Superintendent Evaluation Process and Clarifies Governance Roles

The board discussed the Super Eval platform for evaluating the superintendent, clarifying timelines for goal submission and assessment. Key discussions included the weighting of operational versus board-created goals, the process for submitting justifications by June 18th, and board completion of assessments by June 30th. The board also addressed a specific concern regarding 'interim goals' for the superintendent, noting that while the superintendent had developed them, the board had not yet had a collective discussion to engage with them. There was consensus that this particular goal might need further discussion or adjustment, with suggestions to potentially address it in an executive session. The timeline for results discussion between the superintendent and board leadership was set for mid-July. Additionally, the session touched upon the nature of board work versus superintendent work, emphasizing clarity on responsibilities to ensure effective evaluation and accountability, and the importance of the board's time being focused on student outcomes.