•                                   Superintendent Objective Performance Standards

    1.  Student Growth and Achievement
    Superintendent uses multiple data sources to assess student growth as appropriate, specific to needs within the district. 

    2.  Organizational Leadership
    Superintendent has worked collaboratively with the Board and staff to demonstrate organizational leadership and works to influence the climate and culture of the district.                                                                                                    

    3.  District Operations and Financial Management
    Superintendent manages effectively, ensuring completion of activities associated with the annual budget; overseeing distribution of resources in support of district priorities;and directing overall operational activities within the district. 

    4.  Communication and Community Relations
    Superintendent communicates with the staff, the board, and members of the community, articulating district goals and priorities, addressing local and broader issues affecting the district, and building support for district initiatives, programs and short/long-range plans. 

    5.  Human Resource Management
    Superintendent incorporates best practices for human resource management and oversight, coordinating staffing, recruitment, and other human resource functions within the district. 

    6.  Professionalism
    Superintendent model’s professional decision-making processes and ethical standards consistent with the values of Pennsylvania’s public education system as well as the School District. Superintendent works to individually reflect upon his effectiveness within the role and works to improve effectiveness using professional development literature and activities. 

    • On June 26, 2023, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2022-2023 school year.

    • On June 13, 2022, the Fairfield Area School District Board of Education confirmed that Mr. Thomas J. Haupt, Superintendent, received a rating of Distinguished for the six identified performance objectives for the 2021-2022 school year.