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Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Equity and Excellence for All Students Superintendent Candidate Profile September 22, 2016 Drs. Phil Ehrhardt, Anne Noland, Ronald Barnes, and Sheila Harrison-Williams
Superintendent Candidate Profile Describes desired characteristics/experiences Based on stakeholder data from interviews, focus groups, and an online survey Used to screen applicants to determine match for school district needs Provides guidance to the Board of Education in selecting new superintendent
Data Sources Focus Groups Staff Students Administrators Parents and Community Survey: Respondents Interviews: Board of Education members
What We Heard: Strengths Amazing and accepting students Dedicated, committed and stable faculty Strong and varied academic and alternative programs Wide variety of extra curricular opportunities for students Community engagement, support and involvement Economic and racial diversity Commitment to equity Strong reputation and tradition Parent support and involvement Rich and unique community located near Chicago Ample resources and financial stability Families move to the community because of the quality of OPRFHS
What We Heard: Challenges Inconsistent student behavior expectations Resistance to change by some Programs for non college bound students Perception of lack of financial stewardship Need to reimagine education Facilities/pool Do we need a superintendent and a principal? Feeder schools and two communities are not equally included Achievement gap is long standing and stagnant/ African American students are consistently left behind Tracking/limited access to AP classes for all students/ disproportionate number of minorities in special education classes Equity- racial and gender/system needs to work for all students Demanding parent and community base that offers opinions on everything Need to focus on social emotional learning Communication Climate and culture/an in-depth understanding of all students is needed/racial, socio-economic, ethnic
What We Heard: Characteristics A strong and courageous leader/a decision maker who stands firm even through negativity Experienced educator/leader with a proven record of success in schools with similar demographics In-depth understanding of racial and social justice/willing to take on the challenge Collaborative/diplomatic - builds consensus, relationships and trust Appreciates the complexities of the OPRF community, history and traditions Ability to build, lead and manage a team/pulls people together Committed to and believes that all students can reach high achievement Passionate and visionary
What We Heard: Characteristics, Continued Visible and engaged in the high school and the greater community Record of success in high performing high school with gaps in achievement for the lowest performing students Honest/personable/has integrity/approachable Works collaboratively with the Board of Education Financially astute Innovative and inspirational Effective communicator/listener/ability to engage all stakeholders Understands the impact of race and economics on school culture and achievement Ability to lead the Board of Education
Other Information the Board Should Consider Living in or near the community is preferred Doctorate not necessary, but preferred We are looking for a long term superintendent Planned retirements in the next few years will give the new superintendent an opportunity to build a team Student Voice: Please remember that attending OPRF is a complex and diverse experience Respect the culture which we value Please keep the students perspective in mind Provide us the opportunity to give input into the decision making process
Survey Responses: Demographics 238 Responded to Survey Employees (30) Non-employees (129) Parents of Current Students (122) Parents of Former Students (61) Students (19) Current non-child household (20) Some respondents fit into more than one survey category. For example, an employee might also be a resident and/or a parent.
District 200 Strengths Summary 1. Strong academic offerings and extracurricular activities 2. Historic and supportive community located near the Chicago area 3. Financially strong with available resources 4. Dedicated and talented staff 5. Diverse student population and community 6. Talented students
Opportunities/Concerns Summary 1. Long standing achievement gap 2. Equity - racial, gender, and social economic 3. Demanding community 4. Unique demographics 5. Resistance to change 6. Communication
District 200 Superintendent Summary Characteristics/Traits A strong and courageous leader who will boldly lead this high achieving high school forward by increasing social, emotional, and academic sucess for all students An experienced administrator with demonstrated success in reducing the achievement gap in a district with similar demographics and challenges A leader with in-depth knowledge and understanding of racial, economic and social justice A relationship and team builder who is collaborative, diplomatic, and able to establish trust while holding the team responsible for results A person believing in and committed to the idea that all learners can reach high levels of academic achievement
District 200 Superintendent Summary, Continued Characteristics/Traits A skilled communicator and listener who has the ability to engage all stakeholders An innovative, inspirational, and talented educational leader A leader for the Board of Education A leader with a record of strong fiscal success An individual who will be visible and engaged in the high school and OPRF community at large A passionate and visionary student-centered leader A person with an appreciation of the history and traditions of the OPRF communities A person who is honest, personable, has integrity and is approachable
Acknowledgements Thank you for the participation and cooperation of the Oak Park and River Forest High School Board of Education and the various stakeholders.
