Dickson County Schools director evaluation is in. What Weeks scored, board response.
In his 10th year on the job, Dickson County Schools Director Dr. Danny Weeks' most recent evaluation was in line with his average score from previous years.
At the May 26 regular monthly school board meeting, Weeks was notified of his overall score of 4.057 for the 2022-2023 school year, meaning he “consistently meets expectations.”
The average for all his scores the previous nine years was also a 4.057.Last year, Weeks received a 4.179.
Scores, categories
As in previous years, each school board member scored the schools director based on the following rating scale:
1-Never meets expectations.
2-Seldom meets expectations.
3-Easily meets expectations.
4-Consistently meets expectations.
5-Exceeds expectations.
Weeks received the following scores in six categories anonymously from the six school board members:
Board relations - 4.069
Community relations - 4.148
Staff and personal relations - 3.983
Educational leadership - 4.25
Business and finance - 4.33
Strategic planning - 3.5
Overall average - 4.057
Discussion, responses
School board attorney Alan Hall was tasked with receiving and tabulating the anonymous evaluation scores. He said “there were multiple highs of 5 and multiple lows of 1.”
After being shown the scores, board member Steve Haley suggested adjusting the evaluation process. Haley and board member Sonya Brogdon both felt the scoring could use a change and clarification.
Board Chair Kirk Vandivort disagreed.
“I think we have a very good evaluation process. I think it's very clear in my mind,” Vandivort said.
He also suggested more open dialogue between the board and Weeks.
"I think it's important that we all have an open communication with Dr. Weeks. If there are issues, go and talk to him about the issues,” Vandivort said.
Weeks echoed that sentiment, particularly in regard to receiving the low scores.
“If you don’t feel that you can at least provide a 3, which is ‘I usually meet what you expect me to do,’ I would love to have a conversation with you,” Weeks said.
Related: Dickson County Schools Director Weeks' 2021 eval: Leadership 'outstanding’
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