1. Terry McDaniel- Indiana State University Bobbie Jo Monahan- Indiana State University Bill Sharp- Ball State University A Survey of Superintendent Training and Preparedness in Indiana

2. Governor Believes Superintendents Need No Educational Experience As part of Governor Daniels “education reform” package, Senate Bill 1 states that at least half of the teachers in a charter school are required to be licensed as teachers or be in the process of obtaining a license, unless the state board of education waives the limitation, Smith said in the release. House Bill 1369 states that a superintendent of schools is not required to hold a teacher’s or superintendent’s license. It also repeals a requirement that a county superintendent of schools must have five years of successful teaching experience and hold a superintendent’s license.

3. States Not Requiring Educational Training for Superintendents Florida does not require certification for school superintendents Delaware in June, 2011 passed a bill to allow non-educators to serve as school superintendents

4. Responses 290 Indiana Superintendents Surveyed 197 Responses (67.7%)

5. How many years have you been a superintendent/assistant superintendent? 0-5 Years; 27.6% 6-10 Years; 24.8% 11-15 Years; 20.9% 16-20 Years; 17.2% 21-25 Years; 9.3% 26+ Years; 6.6%

6. How many years have you been in your in present position as superintendent? 0-5 Years; 55.9% 6-10 Years; 26.6% 11-15 Years; 13% 16-20 Years; 2.7% 21-25 Years; 1.0% 26+ Years;.5%

7. How many years have you been a school administrator? 0-5 Years; 0% 6-10 Years; 8.3% 11-15 Years; 20% 16-20 Years; 16.7% 21-25 Years; 17.8% 26+ Years; 36.3%

8. How many years have you been in education as a Teacher and an Administrator? 0-5 Years; 0% 6-10 Years; 1.2% 11-15 Years; 2.2% 16-20 Years;12.2 % 21-25 Years; 14.4% 26+ Years; 70.5%

9. Comparison Chart of Experience

10. Where did you receive your superintendent training?

11. When did you complete your superintendent training?

12. What is the highest degree you have completed?

13. What is your teaching background?

14. Did your principal training program from the university properly and adequately prepare you for the position of building principal?

15. Did your principal training program from the university properly and adequately prepare you for the position of superintendent ?

16. Did your superintendent training program from the university properly and adequately prepare you for the position of superintendent?

17. How well did your university training initially prepare you in the responsibilities of...

21. Based on your experience as a superintendent, do you believe a person with a MILITARY LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND could efficiently and effectively serve as a school superintendent? Definitely Yes: 0.5% Possibly Yes: 20.2% No, Not Likely: 53.9% Definitely No: 25.2%

22. Based on your experience as a superintendent, do you believe a person with a POLITICAL LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND could efficiently and effectively serve as a school superintendent? Definitely Yes: 0 Possibly Yes: 10.2% No, Not Likely: 43.4% Definitely No:46.2%

23. Based on your experience as a superintendent, do you believe a person with a BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND could efficiently and effectively serve as a school superintendent? Definitely Yes: 0.5% Possibly Yes: 20.2% No, Not Likely: 53.9% Definitely No: 25.2%

24. Based on your experience as a superintendent, do you believe a person with a NON-EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND could efficiently and effectively serve as a school superintendent? Definitely Yes: 0% Possibly Yes: 16.4% No, Not Likely: 50.5% Definitely No: 32.9%

25. Should a school district be allowed to apply for a waiver that would allow the appointment of a superintendent without a superintendent’s license and that person be exempt from obtaining a license? Definitely Yes: 0% Possibly Yes: 16.4% No, Not Likely: 50.5% Definitely No: 32.9%

26. Should a school district be allowed to apply for a waiver that would allow the appointment of a principal without a principal’s license and that person be exempt from obtaining a license? Definitely Yes: 1% Possibly Yes: 8.6% No, Not Likely: 17.3% Definitely No: 72.8%

27. Should a school district be allowed to apply for a waiver that would allow the appointment of a teacher without a teacher’s license and that person be exempt from obtaining a license? Definitely Yes: 2.7% Possibly Yes: 10.2% No, Not Likely: 29.1% Definitely No: 57.8%

28. Questions