Rocky Hill Public Schools

Superintendent Search / July 2026 General Survey

Survey Introduction:

The purpose of this survey is to provide the Rocky Hill Public Schools Board of Education with a broad perspective of community opinion about the most desirable attributes for a new superintendent of schools. Your responses to the following survey items will enable the Board to create a profile of these attributes that will guide the recruitment and selection of a new superintendent of schools by the Search Committee. (Asterisks denote required fields.)

1. Tell us about yourself - Check all that applyrequiredPlease select up to 6 choices

Resident, not a parent of a school-age child

Parent of a Rocky Hill Public Schools student

Rocky Hill Public Schools student

Rocky Hill Public Schools, certified staff

Rocky Hill Public Schools, non-certified staff

Rocky Hill Public Schools Town Official

Other

Please select up to 6 choices

If other, please explain

2. What do you consider to be the two most significant strengths of the district? (Answer 1)

2. What do you consider to be the two most significant strengths of the district? (Answer 2)

3. What do you consider to be the two most significant challenges facing the district? (Answer 1)

3. What do you consider to be the two most significant challenges facing the district? (Answer 2)

4. What leadership experiences should the next superintendent have?requiredPlease select up to 1 choice

Superintendent of Schools

School principal

Classroom teacher

Central office administrator (asst. supt., deputy supt., etc.)

Central office supervisor (curriculum, personnel, special education, etc.)

Other

Please select up to 1 choice

If other, please explain

5. What areas of expertise of school district leadership are most important? Please rank in order of importance, with 1 being most important and 5 being least important (please rank even if you think all are important).

Distinguished record of improving student performance
Educational leadership that emphasizes curriculum, instruction and assessment
Effective communication and community engagement
Emphasizes staff development and team-building
Budget and finance expertise

Expertise #1required

Please pick 1

Expertise #2required

Please pick 1

Expertise #3required

Please pick 1

Expertise #4required

Please pick 1

Expertise #5required

Please pick 1

6. What are the most important personal qualities for the next superintendent? Please rank in order of importance, with 1 being most important and 7 being least important (please rank even if you think all are important).

A strong focus on student personal and academic growth
A motivator with a clear and compelling vision for district success; an educational visionary
Self-confident problem-solver and decision-maker
Courage to do the right thing for students and the district in the face of opposition
Integrity and professionalism
Effective team-builder
Accessible, approachable, and visible within the schools and community

Personal Qualities #1required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #2required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #3required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #4required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #5required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #6required

Please pick 1

Personal Qualities #7required

Please pick 1

7. Please list any other success factors or qualities of a new superintendent you see as essential for the district.

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