CCBOE discusses superintendent evaluation

Regarding the recent superintendent evaluation, the school board gave Director of Schools Troy Kilzer II a score of 785 out 900 possible points. The evaluation was broken into six categories. The results showed his lowest score being in “vision” with a score of 122 out of 150. He mentioned how his goal to improve that is to be able to increase the score by three points by this time next year.
Kilzer’s plan of action to achieve the goal of improving his “vision” score is as follows:
“Routinely communicate via all outlets what the specific vision statement for Chester County Schools is. ‘To provide a positive school environment with challenging programs that will equip all students with the necessary skills to successfully compete in a challenging and complex world.’ Specific actions of our educational setting must follow this statement. Justifying why specific educational paths are taken (i.e. funding, professional development, programs of study) to defend this vision.
“Include a monthly review of the district efforts to move our students, staff and community stakeholders toward the district vision. These monthly reviews will begin at the August BOE meeting date.
“The CCBOE Strategic Improvement Plan is up for revision at the close of 2023. At the TSBA training date in the spring 2023, the CCBOE will be reviewing and revising the long range five (5) years planning document for publication on the district website. The current strategic Five Year Improvement Plan will be available on the district website.”
The other category scores are as follows:
Board Relations: 131/150
Community Relations: 128/150
Student Achievement: 141/150
Facilities/Finance: 140/150
Staff/Personnel Relationships: 123/150
Kilzer mentioned he has been told by community members that they wished they knew about the opportunities and courses Chester County Schools offered.
School Board member Norris Frank said that he would like to see a night for high school students along with their parents/ guardians to have a chance to learn of all the possibilities and opportunities that are offered in Chester County Schools. Frank says an effort should be made to communicate with the parents better.
Kilzer mentioned how it could be done and that feedback that came from teachers showed that they would like to see an increase in family involvement as well.
“I would say that even though communication has been consistent, it can still be improved,” Kilzer said.
The board of education approved a resolution that gives the board authority to increase the bid limit of $10,000 to $25,000.
The board also approved to revise polices to reflect current Tennessee law.
The CCBOE spotlighted Chester County High School students Jacelyn Haskins, Elizabeth Duck, Julia Briggs, and Brooklyn Butler who recently traveled to Nashville for the International HOSA Leadership competition to compete in the MRC (Medical Reserve Corp.) Partnership Competition. The MRC Partnership is designed to encourage community emergency preparedness through activities. With over 10,500 students in attendance representing 54 states and countries including China, Puerto Rico, Korea, American Somoa, etc, the group of young ladies placed in the top 10 in the MRC Partnership Competition.