Superintendent Evaluation 2019 [Read-Only] · 2020-06-07 · 7/29/2019 1 Superintendent’s Evaluation July 2019 -School Board Meeting Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent Dr. Tammy

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Superintendent’s Evaluation

July 2019 - School Board Meeting

Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent

Dr. Tammy Caraker, Associate Superintendent of School and District Operations

Evaluation – Three Sections

1) Performance OutcomesObjectives aligned to the Strategic Plan

2) Student Achievement OutcomesAligned to state standardized tests and other academic indicators

3) Professional StandardsAligned to the community “Connect Now” statements


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Performance OutcomesScoring Criteria• Completely Met• Mostly Met• Partly Met• Did Not Meet


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Partly met objective Mostly met objectiveCompletely met

objective(0-29%) (30-59%) (60-99%) (100%)

Objective:Score of 1 Score of 2 Score of 3 Score of 4

Goal 1: Expand Early Childhood Education

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Objective:Create three early learning resources, provided in three languages, with a new theme for community providers and parents to promote literacy, social‐emotional well‐being, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Education

CarterLucarelliMitchellTerry

Westberry

Objective:Review feedback from professional learning opportunities provided, make adjustments and deliver the third targeted professional learning opportunity for community early learning providers

CarterLucarelliiMitchellTerry

Westberry

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Goal 1: Expand Early Childhood Education

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Comments:

Lucarelli: I am very pleased with the outreach and support our district has provided to increase Kindergarten readiness.

Mitchell: Loved the “On the Move” resource for parents/providers…very easy to use. I am so happy that CCPS shares it’s knowledge and resources with providers to help with KG readiness.

Terry: It is becoming increasingly clear how important Early Education is for our students to be successful.

Westberry: Intervention at the PreK level is key to a child’s success. From the data you’ve provided, there is great emphasis on communicating and involving parents, i.e. newsletters in three languages that include STEAM ideas for parents/guardians, providing training opportunities, and soliciting feedback, which resulted including information and strategies to develop socially and emotionally. Workshops were developed by Dr. Elizabeth McBride, Director of Early Learning; Ms. Michelle Starr, Coordinator of PreK; and Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Batiato to meet the need for training. These were conducted three times during the year for PreK teachers and were thorough and correlated to the progress of the students during the school year.

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Goal 2: Extend College and Career Readiness



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Objective: Transition Entrepreneurship Clubs in all middle schools to Entrepreneurship Courses utilizing feedback from the 2017‐18 school year


Westberry

Objective:Incorporate Pathway to College and Career Readiness tasks into a digital platform and implement appropriately by grade level; monitor student usage


Westberry

Objective:Analyze feedback and make enhancements to the college and career readiness experience – visiting a Collier County technical college – for identified students in all high schools


Westberry

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Objective:Analyze feedback and continue to monitor written reflections in a digital platform for the college and career readiness experiences in grade 7 at all middle schools


Westberry

Objective:100% of students who complete a sequence of NAF courses will participate in a workplace learning experience


Westberry

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Comments:

Carter: Thrilled that CCPS is and has been leading the way in work force education. Also the Entrepreneurship Clubs in Middle Schools. Small business is the back bone of our nations economy.

Mitchell: Very happy to see CTE opportunities being explored and expanded wherever possible. Also happy that we are using feedback to make adjustments.

Terry: Some students in Elementary School felt the LWIT field trip was there favorite field trip. It’s good to start young.

Westberry: The idea of a digital platform to enhance the Pathway to College and Career will engage our Techie students to continue their progress. The information about careers and costs of college will interest the students and be helpful when making decisions. Bringing in a Workforce Education Advisor to visit the HS’s before the students visited the technical high schools focused the students and enabled them to see first‐hand what careers are available through technical high schools. The NAFTrac information keeps students informed and heading in the direction of completing their coursework. The workplace experience can be rewarding, especially that all the areas are covered from Resumes to Interviews. CCPS is very fortunate to have so many community partners to offer internships. After participating as a “judge” in the simulation of “Shark Tank,” I was impressed by the knowledge each middle school group had learned from developing a product to the final pitch to the “sharks” including costs, marketing, sample products and their poise when “selling” their ideas. It’s my hope that more schools will send teams to the Entrepreneurship Steam Conference in the future and not miss out on a comprehensive and fun learning experience.

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Goal 3: Engage Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math Education (STEAM) to Strengthen Global Awareness and 21st Century Learning Skills



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Objective:Create and pilot a STEAM challenge for kindergarten


Westberry

Objective:Expand STEAM school‐based exploration challenge to all first grade classrooms


Westberry

Objective:Analyze feedback and enhance the engineering coding challenge in all high schools


Westberry

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Objective:Enhance Passport to Focus on Arts and Music Education (FAME) opportunities, including additional information on STEAM careers, to provide visual and performing arts experiences for all schools


Westberry

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Comments:

Carter: Arts are important, and letting students know that there are careers available in the arts is equally important.

Lucarelli: I have been extremely happy with the STEAM initiatives and our push with the Arts. I would really love to see us go another step forward and increase the performing arts at all of our schools. :‐)

Mitchell: Very happy to see STEAM extending all the way down to our youngest learners. Also, very important that we are always analyzing and getting feedback to better steer our resources.

Terry: Including the Arts has been a good addition to STEM.

Westberry: STEAM challenges have been on‐going and our students are highly engaged because of the integration of specific learning goals in the curriculum when they are being taught per your goals. Kindergarten teachers had training with follow up questions asking how trainers could best help in the future and received feedback. First grade teachers also had training and expanded coding to the Dash Exploration Challenge with specific subject standards integrated, even to suggestions for read alouds to accompany the lesson, which is highly effective instruction. Feedback was solicited for the high school engineering coding competition and future FAME programs will include information about careers that align with STEAM.

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Goal 4: Highly Talented and Engaged Workforce



objective

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Objective:Refine and expand the CCPSEdu professional learning academy to meet the needs of year one teachers at all schools


Westberry

Objective:Utilize outcomes from Cultural Competency work group meetings to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity resources for implementation at all schools


Westberry

Objective:Expand the teaching academy to one additional high school


Westberry

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Goal 4: Highly Talented and Engaged Workforce


objective

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Objective:Develop a comprehensive plan for existing CCPS non‐instructional employees to obtain a teaching degree


Westberry

Comments:

Carter: Growing teachers from within is great.

Lucarelli: Appreciate the use of Harry Wong’s materials. Very excited to expand the teaching academy to now 3 high schools.

Mitchell: Great ways to tackle the teacher shortage. Appreciate the monthly meetings to know if we are meeting the needs of our Year One teachers.

Terry: In this day and age it is very important to attract good teachers and then be able to keep them. Dr. Patton has been doing an outstanding job in this area.

Westberry: All of these strategies will, hopefully, encourage students to start thinking of teaching as a career and have positive experiences in high school, retain new teachers with pertinent training and facilitate our valued non‐instructional employees to pursue a teaching degree. All very positive ideas, especially with the teacher shortage and funding issues.

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Goal 5: Student Achievement Outcomes



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Objectives:Increase the percentage of students in grades three through ten who scorelevel three or higher in English Language Arts by one percent


Westberry

Objectives:Increase the percentage of students in grades four through ten demonstrating learning gains in English Language Arts by one percent


Westberry

Objectives: Increase the percentage of students in grades three through eight who score level three or higher in mathematics by one percent


Westberry

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Objectives:Increase the percentage of students in grades four through eight demonstrating learning gains in mathematics by one percent


Westberry

Objectives:Increase the percentage of students who score level three or higher on highschool Mathematics End‐of‐Course (EOC) exams by one percent


Westberry

Objectives: Increase the percentage of students in grades five and eight who score level three or higher in science by one percent


Westberry

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Objective:Increase the percentage of students who score level three or higher on Biology EOC exam by one percent


Westberry

Objective:Increase the percentage of students who score level three or higher on Civics EOC exam by one percent


Westberry

Objective:Increase the percentage of students who score level three or higher on US History EOC exam by one percent


Westberry

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objective

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Objectives:Increase acceleration rate by one percent


Westberry

Objectives:Increase graduation rate by .5 percent

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Objectives: Continue to utilize a District‐wide protocol for data/accountabilityinterpretation inclusive of strategies for teachers’ professional learning that is aligned with the district’s practice of Data Dialogues


Westberry

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Goal 5: Student Achievement


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Objective:Analyze and enhance Student/Graduation Success Plans for students at risk in grades K – 12 and monitor interventions through the Student Success Program and Data Dialogues


Westberry

Objective:Implement Cambridge Primary, grades K ‐ 2, at all elementary schools and monitor implementation


Westberry

Objective:Expand COVE M/J Spanish, Beginning and M/J Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Beginning for advanced learners in fifth grade in identified schools


Westberry

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Goal 5: Student Achievement


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Comments:

Carter: Glad we are affording students the opportunity to take Spanish in 5th grade. Identify students at risk early on is best practice.

Lucarelli: Although the objective was met to implement Cambridge down to Kindergarten, and I value the Cambridge program, I have serious concerns with the implementation regarding class composition. I fully believe the intent was good, however I would like to see efforts made to address teachers' comments and concerns.

Mitchell: I love that CCPS works to fine tune the programming for ALL students, whether it’s the Cambridge program for our high achievers or Student Success Plans for our strugglers.

Westberry: Goals achieved. What is the feedback from K‐2 teachers regarding implementation of Cambridge primary?

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Goal 6: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility



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Objective:Maintain five percent fund balance in general fund revenues in the strategic and contingency reserve


Westberry

Objective:Provide five meetings/opportunities for input from district, school administrators, and community members for suggestions on spending reductions


Westberry

Objective:Create two new platforms through which to share budgetary information and increase public awareness


Westberry

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Goal 6: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility



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Objective:Conduct four Consolidated Planning meetings to discuss District initiatives and prioritize academic needs to determine budgetary priorities, constraints to support academic initiatives, and leverage resources and human capital


Westberry

Comments:

Lucarelli: Very thankful for the work that has been done to cut costs in a way that has not effected student programs. I appreciate the efforts to think outside the box.

Mitchell: Very pleased with the transparency of our finances and our push to be debt free by 2026. I found the FEFP video particularly useful.

Terry: Dr. Patton has worked to keep our District fiscally sound and way ahead of others in the state. Even during the hard times we were able to maintain all our programs for our students. We need to find ways to provide more for our employees in the District.

Westberry: The goal in this category includes objectives combining communication with fiscal responsibility, appropriate informative meetings requesting input and five other opportunities for input and two platforms to share and obtain input about spending reductions. Four consolidated planning meetings have been held to prioritize academic needs with the budget, academic initiatives, and leverage resources with human capital. All of these have been taken into consideration and implemented with integrity.

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Goal 7: Communications – Parent and Community Engagement



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Objective:Conduct a total of 16 events: two Symposiums; three End‐of‐year Superintendent’s Roundtable Discussions; four CEO Briefings; a District‐wide Principal for the Day program, four Superintendent District Advisory Council (SDAC), two PTA/PTO/SAC meetings


Westberry

Objective:Conduct four communications based advisory meetings inclusive of parents and community members to discuss and implement the district and school engagement plans


Westberry

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Goal 7: Communications – Parent and Community Engagement



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Objective:Collaborate with schools to develop communication plans that inform parents of opportunities to participate in school events and support student academics


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Comments:

Lucarelli: While I am happy these events all happened, I wish more parents attended.

Mitchell: CCPS continues to make communication with stakeholders a priority. Having attended several Town Halls, SDAC meetings, a CEO briefing, etc; I can tell you the district is very much about open communication and transparency.

Terry: Communications is very important. Dr. Patton has put together an Award Winning Team.

Westberry: School district events, symposiums, round‐table discussions, Principal for the Day and many more have involved the community and parents along with advisory meetings with parents and community members to determine communication plans so they can participate in school events and support their child’s academics. Risk assessment re: school security, emotional learning strategies, local law enforcement safety plans, customer service training for office staff, installation of Buddy Benches or We Dine together at each school. The Strategic Plan was developed with feedback requested. Students focus groups were expanded and two audits were monitored with no negative results.

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Objective:Conduct a minimum of one yearly visit per school including charter schools


Westberry

Objective:Implement social emotional learning strategies across all traditional public schools


Westberry

Objective:Add one layer of school security (school safety)


Westberry

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objective

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Objective:Conduct a school security risk assessment tool at each school using thestate‐provided tool that must be submitted to the state


Westberry

Objective:Create a local law enforcement and state approved safety plan for each school


Westberry

Objective:Implement Customer Service training for Office Staff, collect and analyze feedback


Westberry

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Additional



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Objective:Implement a Buddy Bench and/or “We Dine Together” program at eachschool


Westberry

Objective:Develop a new 3‐year Strategic Plan for 2020‐2022


Westberry

Objective:Expand student focus groups, inclusive of senior round tables, by adding middle school and Beacon/Phoenix focus groups


Westberry

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Additional



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Objectives:Monitor two audits from the internal audit plan


Westberry

Comments:

Carter: Social and emotional learning and health are becoming more and more important. This should also be part of our intervention plan when possible in early learning.

Mitchell: Very pleased with the synergy of CCPS’ partnership CCSO and what that means for student safety, in addition to the various SEL programs that were added like the Buddy Benches and We Dine Together.

Terry: Dr. Patton has the ability to get a lot done during the school year. I’m not sure anyone could keep up with her pace and it shows in the ranking of our schools. We have never been ranked so high or be so highly respected as a school system as we are now. Not only is she doing a great job but she has surrounded herself with excellent staff and employees in our schools.

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Professional Standards

RatingDescription

ExcellentPerformance consistently exceeds expectations. Performance demonstrates outstanding aptitude and proficiency.

GoodPerformance consistently meets expectations. Performance demonstrates skillful competence and proficiency.

Needs Improvement

Performance inconsistently meets expectation. Performance needs attention and development. If this rating is used. Specific reference to the performance concerns must be indicated by the Board member.

Not AcceptablePerformance is consistently unacceptable. Performance does not adequately meet expectations or fulfill responsibilities. If this rating is used, specific reference to the performance concerns must be indicated by the board member.

Superintendent’s EvaluationSection 2 – Professional Standards

* As per these standards, if a score of needs improvement or not acceptable was given the comments that pertain to that rating are directly below the standard.

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RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD:“Connect Now Statement: What we want for our Schools: Together we want our schools to be focused on a common vision to guide work, and movingforward with effective leadership.”

Professional Standards Not Acceptable Needs Improvement Good Excellent

Keeps Board informed on issues, needs, and operation of school system in a timely manner

TerryCarterLucarelliMitchellWestberry

Makes appropriate recommendations based on thorough study/analysis

LucarelliCarterMitchellTerry

Westberry

Interprets and executes the intent of Board policy appropriately


Westberry

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Supports Board policy and actions when interacting with public and staff


Westberry

Creates and maintains professional working relationship with Board


Westberry

Accepts responsibility for her recommendations


Westberry

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General Comments For Relationship With The Board

Lucarelli: Dr. Patton always communicates important information in a timely manner. Sometimes I am concerned that although she is thorough in study and analysis, questions related to study/analysis are designed to elicit a specific response.

Mitchell: Dr. Patton makes communication with the board a priority. She makes herself and her staff available to answer any and all questions we may have. She not only clearly states her recommendations but also backs them up with her “why.” It makes my job as a board member much easier to vote informed.

Terry: Not often, but sometimes I feel we should know something going on and were not informed.

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MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT:“Connect Now Statement: What needs to happen: Increase Academic Success. Academic mastery and an expectation of high student achievement needs to be widespread and sustained through all grades. This should be the focus of the entire community in order for all students to be the best they can be.”

A. Instructional Leadership


Provides vision and strategic direction to district


Westberry

Visits school sites and communicates effectively with teachers, students and staff


Westberry

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MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT:“Connect Now Statement: What needs to happen: Increase Academic Success. Academic mastery and an expectation of high student achievement needs to be widespread and sustained through all grades. This should be the focus of the entire community in order for all students to be the best they can be.”

A. Management Of The District: Instructional Leadership


Encourages the implementation of continuous improvement in academics


Westberry

General Comments For Management Of District: Instructional Leadership

Carter: Working with the community is important.

Lucarelli: Dr. Patton’s work ethic is second to none. She is a master at seeing the “Big Picture” and having a grand vision for all students.

Mitchell: Dr. Patton has a very clear vision for CCPS and communicates it to staff and community alike. The metrics support that CCPS is making great strides in the right direction under her leadership.

Terry: Dr. Patton provides excellent leadership for our District.

Westberry: This is a strength and should continue to be based on input from teachers and candor from all employees including senior staff members and cabinet

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B. Management of the District: Management of Employees


Delegates appropriate authority to senior staff; monitors their follow‐through

Lucarelli CarterMitchellTerry

Westberry

Comment: Lucarelli: Due to the scale of this district, delegation of work is integral. Leveraging the talent of senior staff is critical and something I would like to see Dr. Patton continue to focus on.

Inspires employees to work toward the highest standards

LucarelliCarterMitchellTerry

Westberry

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General Comments For Management Of The District: Management Of Employees

Carter: Dr. Patton has built an excellent team that is driving the district under her direction. The district is huge and needs constant leadership and I want to make sure Dr. Patton is not burning herself out.

Lucarelli: Due to Dr. Patton's amazing leadership and vision, Collier County has become a District that many others look to for answers and ideas. I hope to see us continue to work smarter, not harder. We can focus on using our resources most effectively ‐ especially our people ‐ towards the highest level of impact. I do want to comment, as well, about the many opportunities for recognition Dr. Patton has created for her employees. She surely values her staff.

Mitchell: Dr. Patton sets very high expectations for her staff and holds herself to an equally high standard. I’ve not met a person who has the ability to recall items and follow up quite like she does. I have yet to have to remind her about a question...she always circles back to follow up before I even have to ask. I can’t speak to the delegation of authority aspect, however I do worry about that given that she is so passionate and wants to ensure great outcomes for our students. I certainly hope that her staff feels empowered, as I’m sure does also.

Terry: Dr. Patton maintains a heavy workload and sometimes it is difficult for others to keep up.

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POLICY AND GOVERNANCE:“Connect Now Statement: The Challenges: Instability in Governance and Leadership of the School System: A lack of understanding about the role of theschool board and turnover in leadership have created a sense of instability and concern within the community.”


Understands and articulates the system of public school governance and differentiates between policy‐making and administrative roles


Westberry

Understands and interprets the role of federal, state and regional governments, policies, and politics and their relationships to local districts and schools


Westberry

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POLICY AND GOVERNANCE:“Connect Now Statement: The Challenges: Instability in Governance and Leadership of the School System: A lack of understanding about the role of theschool board and turnover in leadership have created a sense of instability and concern within the community.”


Uses legal counsel in governance and procedures to avoid civil and criminal liabilities


Westberry

General Comments For Policy and Governance

Mitchell: Dr. Patton is the best ambassador, not only for CCPS, but for public education in general. Her grasp of the issues facing education is clear as she speaks to the board, our community partners, her staff, etc.

Westberry: The importance of governance, governmental and legal procedures are vital to the success of the school district.

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RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITY:“Connect Now Statement: The Challenges: Uneven Communication. Open, two-way communication is missing in too many places between the communityand the school system, and within the school system. There is a lack of understanding in the community about what the schools are doing. And, there aregaps in the understanding of the schools and the district about the community and how to work with the community and its very diverse populations.”


Responds in an appropriate and timely way to issues brought by members of the community


Westberry

Develops and maintains meaningful, respectful and cooperative media, legislative, and community relationships


Westberry

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Engages community in the work of the school system, as appropriate


Westberry

Develops and maintains business partners within the community


Westberry

General Comments For Relationship With The Community

Lucarelli: Dr. Patton is to be highly commended for her community outreach efforts.

Mitchell: CCPS benefits greatly here in SWFL from Dr. Patton’s community relationships. Her ability to connect and communicate is like none I’ve seen.

Terry: Dr. Patton is well entrenched in the Community and this provides an excellent transition to School District and Community partnerships.

Westberry: Dr. Patton goes above and beyond in this area.

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PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:“Connect Now Statement: Build unity from diversity. The diversity of the County should be seen as an asset. Schools should connect across diversity andbuild unity showing students how to thrive in a diverse world.”


Demonstrates tact and diplomacy in working with individuals and groups


Westberry

Responds appropriately when faced with unforeseen events


Westberry

General Comments For Professional/Personal Attributes

Carter: I have seen first hand while you are grocery store shopping. Yet you still stop to visit parents, when they recognize your voice. I have had clients tell me that as well.

Mitchell: Always very thoughtful in her response to situations as they arise. She is not easily rattled and quick to take the high road.

Terry: She has the common sense and ability to approach concerns in a productive way.

Westberry: These attributes are key to success and are demonstrated with professionalism by Dr. Patton.

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Superintendent’s Evaluation Scoring

Superintendent Evaluation Rating ScaleEach Performance Outcome and Professional Standard was rated on a 4-point rating scale

Overall Superintendent Evaluation Mean Rating• Performance Outcomes – 70%

• Professional Standards - 30%

The overall Superintendent Evaluation Rating will translate as followsSatisfactory 2.4 or aboveUnsatisfactory 2.3 or below

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Average for Section

PercentagePoints Earned

Performance Outcomes 4.00 40% 1.60

Student Achievement Outcomes 1.4 30% .42

Professional Standards 3.94 30% 1.18

Total 100% 3.20

Superintendent’s Evaluation Scores

Rating:Satisfactory – 2.4 or aboveUnsatisfactory – 2.3 or below

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Average for Section

PercentagePoints Earned

Performance Outcomes 3.98 40% 1.59

Student Achievement Outcomes 1.36 – 1.64 30% .41- .49

Professional Standards 3.74 30% 1.12

Total 100% 3.19 - 3.27

Superintendent’s Evaluation Scores

Rating:Satisfactory – 2.4 or aboveUnsatisfactory – 2.3 or below

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July 2019 - School Board Meeting

Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent

Dr. Tammy Caraker, Associate Superintendent of School and District Operations

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Superintendent Evaluation 2019 [Read-Only] · 2020-06-07 · 7/29/2019 1 Superintendent’s Evaluation July 2019 -School Board Meeting Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent Dr. Tammy