Separate from the Mentoring Program, this one-day event is available to administrators beginning their first year in the superintendency.
Intended Outcomes: Through participation in this institute, you will…
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Cultivate a professional learning network;
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Become familiar with the Iowa Department of Education’s priorities;
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Set the stage for a successful relationship with the Board;
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Prepare for an effective superintendent evaluation process;
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Connect with AEA services and supports;
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Tap into the insight and expertise of superintendents who have completed their first or second year in the role;
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Reflect on strategies for an effective leadership-life fit; and
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Revisit typical beginning of the year legal issues.
Attire: Business Casual
AGENDA
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9 a.m.
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Welcome
Thanks to SAI Platinum Level partner CKH for sponsoring today’s event!
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Lisa Remy, SAI
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9:10
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Iowa Department of Education Statewide Priorities
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Director Snow, Iowa Department of Education
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9:30
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Introductions
What is your Board’s top priority for you as superintendent this school year?
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Lisa Remy, SAI
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9:45
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The First 90 Days: You and Your Board
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Autumn Pino, Springville & Lisbon
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10:15
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BREAK
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10:25
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Superintendent Evaluation: Setting the Stage
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Erin Slater, Ft. Madison
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11:10
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Iowa’s AEAs: Here to Serve and Support
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Nathan Wood, Great Prairie AEA
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11:30
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LUNCH on site
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12 p.m.
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Modified Panel Discussion: The First 90 Days: Had I only Known…
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What was the biggest insight you gained during your first 90 days?
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What is one thing you’re changing about how you lead this year as a result of what you’ve learned?
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What 3 things did you do to build relationships with your Board?
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How do you ensure you and your board remain on the same page throughout the year with regard to your focus and work?
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How did you help the board “stay in their lane?”
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What key items did you first discuss with your SBO? What was especially important about growing that relationship?
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What was most important regarding the budget you needed to know during those first 90 days?
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How did you go about prioritizing when it feels like you’re drinking from the firehose? What filters/criteria did you use to decide what to give your time and energy to?
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What is your best advice for us in these first 90 days?
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Stephanie Anderson, Riverside
Cynthia Phillips, Independence
Michael Volk, Columbus and Winfield-Mt. Union
Adam Bisenius, Galva-Holstein & Schaller-Crestland
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1
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Cohort Collaboration
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Everyone
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1:30
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BREAK
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1:40
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Fueling Your Leadership-life Fit
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Dana Schon, SAI
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2:10
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Legal Updates and Considerations
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Matt Carver, SAI
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2:50
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Closing Comments & Feedback
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Lisa Remy, SAI
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3 p.m.
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Adjourn
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