A visionary, innovative leader who values transparency. An inspirational leader who is accountable and bases decision based on what is best for students. Strong financial intelligence. Successful teaching and administrative experience. Outstanding communication skills. Demonstrates high ethical standards and leads with integrity.

The Newberg School Board adopted these qualities and qualifications and more as the criteria it will be looking for in the next superintendent. The school board reviewed a 31-page list of superintendent qualities and qualifications, community strengths and challenges generated by 177 online surveys, community, staff, student and leadership forums.

The Newberg superintendent position is open through March 29, 2012 and is posted on the Oregon School Boards Association website http://www.osba.org/Resources/Article/Executive_Search/Executive_Search_...