The following are the results of the 2023-24 Harrison County Board of Education Member Self-Appraisal.
I can communicate the county's mission.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
I believe in learning for all, whatever it takes.
Strongly Agree - 5
Agree - 0
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
I make decision as a board member based on the established mission of our county.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Board Members share a commitment to the county's mission.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board meetings included meaningful discussion about county goals and means of achieving them.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board expects central office staff to be committed to all students obtaining mastery of state standards.
Strongly Agree - 4
Agree - 1
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
My commitment as a board member impacts my actions and my expectations for students and staff.
Strongly Agree - 4
Agree - 1
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board evaluates the Superintendent based on board goals, expectations for student achievement, and compliance with state and local policy, and W. VA. Code.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board members provide feedback to the Superintendent when appropriate.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board upholds a clear set of expectations of performance and professional qualities when hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
As a board member, I have the necessary information to make decision about issues.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Student performance and well-being can be measured effectively.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board engages in frequent, meaningful conversations about improving student achievement throughout the district.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board has specific, measurable goals, frequently monitors progress toward meeting them, and makes changes as needed.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board operates effectively as a policy-making body
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Decisions and actions of the board are grounded instate and local policy as opposed to focusing on management.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
All potential county-wide issues are referred to the superintendent for management.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board has established a schedule for reviewing policies for relevance and alignment with state policy and W.VA. Code.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board's behaviors align with established norms and operating procedures.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board allows and expects the superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer and run the day-to-day operations of the school system.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
The relationship between the board and the superintendent is one of mutual respect, open communication, trust, and confidence.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 4
Disagree - 1
Strongly Disagree - 0
The authority of our board is as a corporate body and not as individual members.
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board's goals are established and communicated to all stakeholders.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board has an established process for communicating information with the public.
Strongly Agree - 1
Agree - 4
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board meetings effectively allow time for both board business and input from community members
Strongly Agree - 2
Agree - 3
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board procedures for allowing public comment are fair, clear, and consistent.
Strongly Agree - 3
Agree - 2
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Board members attend school, district, and community events throughout the year when possible.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
When speaking publicly regarding a county issue, board members align their statements with the 10 board's official position on the issue.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0
Our board communicates with government leaders (local, state, and national) on issues dealing with public education.
Strongly Agree - 0
Agree - 5
Disagree - 0
Strongly Disagree - 0