Superintendent Search Input Forms

The following forms were submitted by district employees, teachers and parents.

Source: http://dmusd.org/district/files/openFile.aspx?fileID=5034

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Certificated

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The needs of our students. All decisions are made with the needs of our students first!

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   We need to get harmony and cooperation back. We need to regain trust in our board. We need to know we are supported and respected as teachers.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   We need someone very balanced with lots of experience. Someone with Education as their background.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Restoring the integrity of this district.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   It was Tom Bishop! I am so upset by our new school board. Gary Wilson should be our new superintendent! He has the experience and knowledge.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   3 4 board members from one school. That sounds like a military coup to me!

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   He/She must lead. This district puts out high standards. He/She must continue, improve, and encourage those who bring in the high marks -- TEACHERS! Lastly, a super must want to encourage those who are unprotected.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Respect!

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   
   1. The district puts kids first! And alongside the parents help (volunteers they're AWESOME)
   2. TEACHERS!
   3. Can-do district... Mostly everything is funded by outside help... Just incredible.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Communication: with all the structors of the district.
   Board... no confidence... need leadership!! Not politics!

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   Leadership qualities would include open-mindedness and being nonpartisan. He/she would work within the laws and the input of the employees and community to make decisions that will support our growth and health as a whole. A background in education at the elementary level is important. Additionally, management and past successful collaboration is important.
   To be an excellent public speaker.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   I believe the greatest challenge will be to bring a cohesiveness among the school community and the school board. Transparency is important but so is asking the correct questions and not letting information gathering become a stampede of people trying to save their jobs. Positive communication is key!

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Certificated

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   
   1. Professional Learning Communities on Wednesday. Teachers assess and determine their goals. They then reassess to see if the goals were met or what changes are needed.
   2. We review programs with a combo of certificated, classified, and parent committees before implementing the programs in the district.
   3. Our school sites are functional and atmosphere is friendly and positive.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   DMUSD needs leadership that is able to see the needs of the district as a whole entity. Leadership needs to realize that what is done at one site will affect another site.
   
   Leadership needs to ask, "what are your needs?" and then take the responses and assess them to determine what the majority wants. Additionally, stating what response was received is important.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   
   • Strong communication skills to clearly explain to the parents and public the needs to take the district to the next level-- i.e. foreign language programs, and plans to pay for the ESC programs that parents have consistently said they wanted.
   • Leadership skills in dealing with external entities-- i.e. the Foundation, corporate partners, and the state of CA

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   To deal with a divided school board.
   To resolve the rift between the schools on the west side of I-5 and those on the east side.
   To optimize the use of school real estate.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified, Parent, Concerned Citizen

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Outstanding principals, teachers and staff, parent involvement, and ethnic and cultural diversity of the students.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   
   1. Heal the wounds resulting from Tom's leaving.
   2. Resolve how to fund the ESC program now that the Foundation has been eviscerated by the actions of the Board.
   3. Implement the foreign language immersion program that we parents requested 6 years ago in our strategic planning sessions at school and district levels.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Keeping the Board unbiased toward the Heights.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The teachers.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Having the board make unbiased decisions. (over)

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   Leadership
   Confidence
   Honesty
   Trustworthy
   Experience

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   The Board!

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified, Parent

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Teachers

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Too much power in the Board.
   The super needs to be able to make decisions without pressure from the Board.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   One who listens to all, but has the strength of his/her own personal convictions and sense of purpose for the district.
   
   Experience in a district of similar age and demographics.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Getting caught up in the existing bickering and micro-management which seems to prevail with the present board.
   
   To renew the trust between teachers and board.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Its commitment to the highest standards of education possible for all the students and its constant striving to improve on even the already excellent programs.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   To regain the spirit of trust and communication which has existed up until the last couple of months.
   
   To be able to speak openly about issues of concern without fear of putting one's job in jeopardy.
   
   To get the Foundation and the Board working together again for the benefit of all the schools.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Continued funding of the ESC programs, Art, Music, Science, Technology, and P.E.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   I would like the next superintendent to have the ability to make decisions and explain the reasons behind those decisions, without sending everything to committee. I would like to see a superintendent who will discourage frivolous spending on district-sponsored events (we can bring our own lunches) and instead concentrate on the needs of the classrooms and students.
   
   As an employee, I would like to be acknowledged, not with a (?) certificate, but with a simple hello. If addressed on an issue, I would like to be spoken to, not spoken at.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Before taking the district forward, the new superintendent will need to bring together the community, staff and a school board that is both divided and disillusioned.
   
   Continuing to fund the beneficial programs already in place along with funding new innovative programs will also be a challenge.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Certificated

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The district's greatest strength is the ability to very successfully educate students from varied backgrounds.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   One of the greatest needs of the district is to maintain funding to keep programs running at top levels. There is also a need to return the district to a state of efficiency that limits waste and puts students first.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   A strong leader who's not afraid to go against the Board if he feels he's in the know. Not a puppet to do only as a group of people want him to do. To have respect for the district as a whole!

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   The difficult parents, the budget and any cuts that need to be made. Gaining the respect of the staff, and bridging the Board and staff, so we can trust them.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The staff of dedicated teachers and principals who have weathered the storms of this past year.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Preserving the school and the programs we have in place. Keeping the integrity of our school.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   Someone who has a vision for our district, based on teacher/parent input. They need to be a true leader and bring new ideas to the table.
   
   They need to listen to valued members of our staff who have seen trends come and go and truly listen to the teachers and parents (who are the heart and soul of this district), NOT someone who just passes Board initiatives.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Filling the shoes of a superintendent that very much listened and worked with all staff members. He created a "family" striving for "excellence" at our district. We are missing this now without his leadership.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Certificated

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   District collaboration - one common goal throughout the entire district of putting the students first. An open atmosphere of respect and discussions between administration and teachers. Setting achievable goals for the entire district (PLC, technology... etc).

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   We are not unified with one common voice led by a capable superintendent. We are making drastic changes based on the views of the new board - not what creates a great program for all.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   
   1. An open and approachable style
   2. Interested in all staff, certificated and classified
   3. Wanting the best for the District students, but being aware of guidelines and restrictions while working on achieving the goal.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   
   • financial stability
   • outstanding student achievement
   • staff desire to maintain and/or improve student achievement and reach goals

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   
   • new facility or modernization of existing for District Office to not only provide adequate work space and storage, but lunch room and restrooms that are appropriate.
   • trust and understanding between Board and Superintendent and staff members so that work can move forward and be completed efficiently.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   Someone approachable by all no matter what their level as employees of the District. Someone who will seriously consider the requests or concerns of employees or parents. Someone who can appreciate the value of the jobs done by each employee. Someone willing to work as a team for the benefit of all.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   An inexperienced school board.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Dedicated, hardworking staff members who care to make the educational experience of the students the best nationwide and the involvement of the parents.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   
   1. For the school board, the superintendent, the principals, the teachers and the support staff to all trust each other and work in harmony as a team for the benefit of the students.
   2. To provide new multi-stalled bathrooms at the District Office or relocate it to a better site.
   3. To make sure the salary schedule is faor for classified employees.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   
   • good listener
   • open minded -- doesn't make decisions before having input
   • a fair person who doesn't treat support staff like ____

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   Finding financial solutions or prices rise and money gets tighter

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Our high academic merit
   High caliber staff

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Keeping education at all 8 campuses equal -- Some schools have richer families -- Does that mean we will accept unequal educations?

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   The most important thing for a superintendent to do is put the students first and aleays keep in mind what is best for them and their family.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   The greatest challenge will most likely be stepping in to a new position in a district with high standards, and extremely involved parents.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The greatest strength of DMUSD is that the staff support each other, we strive to do our best and we maintain high expectations for our students.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   I think the budget cuts could pose a problem.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Certificated

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   Great administrators
   Staff trainings
   PLC time

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Staff moral

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

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The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   
   • High socio-economic demographic
   • Relatively high intellectual level of students
   • Parental interest/involvement
   • Monetary support
     • Ability to fund ESC
   • Less behavioral problems
     • Teaching/learning facilitated
   So-- DMUSD is attractive to teachers and has pick of the best.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Fractious Board vs. teachers & staff
   PTA-Foundation turf issues
   State funding

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Classified

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   The district's greatest strength is the ability to very successfully educate students from varied backgrounds.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   One of the greatest needs of the district is to maintain funding to keep programs running at top levels. There is also a need to return the district to a state of efficiency that limits waste and puts students first.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

PARENT

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   
   • Involvement and passion from the community. Although this involvement and passion frequently leads to conflict, it clearly demonstrates that most parents in the district place a high value on education and are deeply interested in helping shape children's educational futures.
   • High quality reputation ofthe district. The DMUSD enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the best districts in the area with high test scores to prove it. While it is certainly one of DMUSD's greatest strengths, this reputation can also become one of its weaknesses if it allows the district to "rest on its laurels", forgo innovation and feel justified in disregarding any critics.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   To identify and prioritize the needs ofthe entire DMUSD student population rather than focus on the wants/needs of select, vocal groups of parents, administrators and/or Board members. This means studying the population to gain an understanding of what the strongest needs are instead of responding to the squeakiest wheels and/or pet projects of a vocal minority.
   
   For example, DMUSD's population of English language learners has exploded in the past 3-5 years, growing at 77% last year alone. Regardless of this fact, the district still does not have an English Learner (EL) program. Students who should be able to depend on EL services don't have adequate access to them. In addition, DMUSD is out of compliance with state/federal EL mandates. Sadly, this critical issue remains low on the list of priorities simply because there is no vocal group of parents, board members and/or administrators supporting it. Critical programs such as this should not languish simply because the vocal minority is unaware of the need and is focused on other issues - we need strong leadership to ensure it happens.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   
   1. Must be strong, steady, fair-minded and determined.
   2. Must be open, communicative and responsive.
   3. Must follow-through with actions, not words, to develop trust.
   4. Most importantly, the Superintendent must maintain a laser-like focus on what's solely in the best educational interest ofthe student population and not pander to any group of other stakeholders no matter how vocal or influential.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   
   1. Bringing the community together to create consensus on district-wide priorities that address the majority of students' educational needs.
   2. Fixing, or leading the charge to fix, the myriad problems caused by the issues surrounding funding enrichment positions through the Education Foundation.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.

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DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
WRITTEN INPUT FORM

The Cosca Group (TCG) has been retained by the Board of Education of the Del Mar Union School District to assist in the search and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of the open forums and wish to give your input, please complete the information requested below. Your input will be considered in establishing the qualities and characteristics required for your new Superintendent. The Board and The Cosca Group appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

Please check your classification:

Parent

1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of the Del Mar Union School District?
   
   

   In the past, one of the greatest strength I have witnessed is a true commitment to collaboration from staff, parents and board members in solving problems. This is sadly no longer true with this current board. I would like to see the district return to a collaborative working relationship where trust thrives.

2. What do you consider to be the greatest needs/critical issues facing the District?
   
   

   Board members refusing to understand their role. Too many big egos thereby micro-managing the district in which they ignore best business practices. The contrast from the previous administration and now is stunning. Employees are confused for lack of direction ("who is in charge?"), fear of retaliation from board members if they speak up (a real, perceived fear among employees), and increasingly common knowledge in the community about the 'Del Mar HEIGHTS Union School District'. All in all, total chaos and no confidence in this board to do what is best for all the students in the district.

3. What leadership qualities and characteristics do you wish to see in the new Superintendent in order to support the strengths and deal with the needs/critical issues indicated above?
   
   

   Under Tom Bishop's leac1ershlp the district was smooth running, as evidenced by the academic excellence in teaching and the cultural enrichment opportunities, and the absence of negative weekly reports In the local newspapers.
   
   Unfortunately, it is not likely the Three Stooges, due to their arrogance and huge egos, will admit their obvious mistake, make amends wtth Tom Bishop and rehire him.
   
   So many of us believe the best course is for the district to hire a Tom Bishop clone. Use Tom Bishop's CV as the template for the search for a new superintendent, finding a candidate who will put the Districict administratively "back on track" and be willing to "push back" when the Three Stooges do something that is just plain irresponsible, as they frequently do.

4. What will be the greatest challenges a new Superintendent will face?
   
   

   The Three Stooges with their incompetence, arrogance, meddling, and micromanagement that alienates rhe teachers and staff will be the greatest challenge. Such a challenge would be easy to solve, if the Three Stooges would resign for the sake of the children and just go away.
   
   The new Superintendent simply needs to get the district back to the smooth running organization that it was under Tom Bishop.

Name (optional):

Please return this form to one of the following:
The Superintendent's Office in an enveloped marked:
"Confidential – Superintendents Search"
or by mail to:
Frank Cosca, 4751 Mangels Boulevard, Fairfield, CA 94534 or
By fax to (707) 422-6494.