Strengths, Ways to Improve for Waltham School Chief

needs to improve on her relationship with other city departments and the media, according to newly-released performance evaluation documents.

Overall, , but the full evaluation gives deeper insight into her strengths and weaknesses. Nicholson did not receive any rating below a 2.4 on the individual items, and overall received a 3.16. 

The final evaluation is a composite of the School Committee members' individual evaluations.

Below are additional details on her ratings on a scale of 1 -4, with 4 being the highest ranking. A 1 rating means “unsatisfactory” a 2 ratings means “needs improvement,” a 3 rating means “proficient,” and a 4 ratings means “exemplary.”

FOR THE FULL EVALUATION, CLICK ON THE PDF IN THE PHOTO BOX TO THE RIGHT.

SAMPLE OF LOWER RATINGS (categories are as they appear on the evaluation)

• Fosters a collaborative relationship with our city departments and committees: 2.8
• Plans and administers a program of public communication on behalf of the district.  Develops and maintains a cooperative relationship with the media: 2.9
• Establishes and maintains good morale throughout the school system: 2.8

SAMPLE OF HIGHER RATINGS

• Creates a culture which encourages community/parent activity in support of student learning: 3
• Maintains community respect and support for the district and encourages involvement in the schools: 3
• Is accessible to staff, students and parents: 3
• Maintains a high work ethic and model behavior: 3.5

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