POULSBO — The North Kitsap School Board gave Superintendent Patty Page a “favorable” evaluation July 14, and issued the following statement regarding the evaluation and the superintendent’s goals for 2016-17.

A Herald story will follow later July 15.

STATEMENT FROM NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD

North Kitsap School Board has given the Superintendent a favorable evaluation and set the proposed 2016-17 Superintendent Goals to align with the Strategic Plan, which includes improving stakeholder satisfaction.

The Board operates in an environment of trust that has developed between the Board and the Superintendent over time. This trust is built on the work performed by the district staff that is shared with the Board in the form of reports and presentations that are reviewed at every Board Meeting. The Board asks questions and gets appropriate and competent answers.

NKSD staff understands the nature of their work, understands the District’s mission and consistently provides outcomes that meet expectations and advance our NKSD mission. The Board feels well-informed and is pleased with the reports provided and the work being performed by the district. The Board is particularly pleased with the approval of a three-year NKEA contract in April of this year. NKEA and the district were able to work together for a mutually beneficial agreement. All of this positive work is the result of the work of Superintendent Page and the qualified, capable and dedicated staff that she leads.

The Board recognizes the feedback delivered by NKEA this spring in the form of a no-confidence vote shows discontent with the Superintendent. While NKEA discontent is in contrast to the Board’s opinion of confidence, both realities are true. The Board considered gathering more information to somehow reconcile these two realities. In the end, we felt that reconciliation would require proving one reality and dismissing the other, creating winners and losers. The Board believes the work of NKSD is important; it must be done well; and it requires staff to be content and proud of their work. On behalf of the community, the Board expects everyone in the district to work together with the purpose to build a better understanding that leads to contented staff accomplishing our mission of success for all students. This is what is best for our future success.

The proposed 2016-17 Superintendent Goals are balanced with one goal addressing each part of the Strategic Plan. The goal focusing on stakeholder support and satisfaction includes five action points:

1) Actively promote the positive work of the district. 
2) Restore the relationship with NKEA. 
3) Develop an understanding of issues and concerns. 
4) Create a plan to promote stakeholder satisfaction. 
5) Conduct a survey of staff, parents, students and community members.

This proposed 2016-17 Superintendent goal reflects the commitments made this spring, which are:

• Increase involvement in committee work to assist in guiding the future.
• Establish regular meetings with NKEA leadership to foster a strong relationship, share mutual concerns and together find solutions.
• Develop a plan to hear thoughts and concerns throughout the district.
• Conduct a survey of staff, parents, students and community members in the fall. It will be facilitated by a third party, the results will be shared and improvements will be made.

NKSD STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2020

Success for All Students: We will empower our students to become competent, creative, compassionate and contributing citizens.

• Deliver instruction aligned to standards
• Use instructional strategies to maximize student engagement and learning
• Build and maintain a talented and effective workforce
• Create safe and nurturing learning environments
• Provide a variety of opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students

Stakeholder Support and Satisfaction: Student learning experiences will be supported and enriched by fostering effective communication and purposeful stakeholder engagement.

• Optimize communication strategies which enhance transparency
• Continuous district improvement based on stakeholder input
• Increase stakeholder engagement

Effective & Efficient Operations: Support student success through strong fiscal management, facilities planning and effective systems.

• Responsible allocation and expenditure of funds to meet district goals
• Responsible stewardship of district assets
• Clear and effective management systems