Highlights from the US&J article about superintendent candidate Kevin MacDonald...
When asked what he thought the strength of the Royalton-Hartland School District was, Kevin MacDonald said one word.
“People.”
MacDonald, Roy-Hart’s second candidate for the superintendent position, met with community members Thursday night. Currently the assistant superintendent at Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services, MacDonald said the strength of the district was in its students, staff, parents and the community.
“I think the human capital of the district is absolutely a strength,” MacDonald said. “Why I applied here is the size of the district. I think it lends itself to be more personal. It allows the superintendent to be out and to get to know the kids.”
During his time at BOCES, MacDonald said he became more involved with financial decisions and budgets. Making tough financial decisions is something MacDonald said he has been doing at BOCES and something that’ll have to be done at Roy-Hart.
“Those types of experiences prepare you for the next level,” MacDonald said.
One way to help with any financial burden a district might face is collaboration with community-based organizations, MacDonald said. His experience with BOCES, as well as his relationships with other organizations and districts, could be a benefit for Roy-Hart, he added.
What would he do if he started as superintendent tomorrow?
“Walk around,” he said. “Get to know people. Learn what’s revered, what people are most proud of. Listen to people to try and hear their concerns. Then from those items and working with the board, get into goal setting and find out what’s beneficial for the district.”
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