SUPERINTENDENT ENTRY PLAN
Dr. Mark Smith
MISSION STATEMENT:
We will work with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world.
Meet Mark Smith
MY PURPOSE
Advocacy
Inspiration Service Excellence
MY EXPERIENCE
Deputy Superintendent Assistant
Superintendent of Organizational Development Assistant
Superintendent of Continuous Improvement
Executive Director of Secondary Schools
Principal Assistant Principal Teacher
Career Highlights
2019-Present: Deputy Superintendent
2016-2019: Assistant Superintendent of Organizational Development
Prior to HSSD: Superintendent Smith served in a variety of executive leadership positions at the Green Bay Area Public School District.
Coaching Experience: College baseball, high school baseball and football, and volunteer coached for the Howard-Suamico Youth Sports Association.
MY LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
Lead by Example
Prioritize Developing Others Ensure Values-Based Decision Making Foster a Positive and Encouraging Culture Create Trusting Partnerships
The Howard-Suamico School District is a special place with a unique story to tell. It has been my family’s home for nearly 20 years, my kids love the opportunities the district provides, and we have found such joy being part of this community,” said Superintendent Smith. “This opportunity is a dream come true and it is my privilege to step into the space as leader of this incredible organization, in partnership with our students, families, staff, and community.
-Superintendent Smith Mark with his wife Stephanie, son Gavin and daughter Sadie.Entry Plan
i s tening Learni n g Leading
Listening (January-June 2024)
One-on-one Superintendent meetings with each Board of Education member. Board and Leadership Team retreats.
Superintendent and Board of Education liaison meetings with key stakeholder groups. One-on-one Superintendent meetings with each principal and district department or division leader.
Principal-led school tours.
Superintendent and one Board of Education liaison.
Purpose: School strengths and challenges.
Learning (July-August 2024)
After listening to multiple stakeholder groups, provide thematic updates to the Board of Education as allowable.
Propose a process to construct a Strategic Plan to reset and recommit to the needs of HSSD students, staff, and families.
Create an intentional learning focus with the Board of Education.
Leading (September-November 15, 2024)
Activate a strategic planning process, including community engagement. Initiate the strategic plan and align monitoring systems.
Communicate updates to both the Board of Education and HSSD Learning Community. Initiate advisory committees as necessary.
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Mark Smith, Superintendent Howard-Suamico School District Email: marksmit@hssdschools.org Phone: 920-662-8106 More Info: www.hssdschools.org/district/superintendent