The Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is conducting focus groups — both in-person and virtual — with both NPS parents/guardians and members of the overall Newton community. Topics to be covered include:
- Perceptions of the school district and its services to students, staff, and families
- The most effective characteristics for the school district’s next superintendent.
Each focus group is one hour. There are several dates and times available November 17-20 for individuals to sign up for virtual focus groups or in-person ones (with or without ASL interpretation). You do not need to create a Sign Up Genius account to sign up. Names will not be displayed on the Sign Up Genius form to maintain confidentiality prior to the group meeting.
Community Members sign up here for focus groups:
- Virtual: Nov. 17 (10AM, 1PM, 2PM). Nov. 18 (11AM, 2PM).
- In-Person at 100 Walnut Street, with ASL Interpretation: Nov. 19 (12PM, 1PM).
- In-Person at 100 Walnut Street: Nov. 19 (3PM, 5PM, 7PM). Nov. 20 (9AM, 11AM, 1PM).
NPS Parents/Guardians sign up here for focus groups:
- Virtual: Nov. 17 (9AM, 11AM, 1PM). Nov. 18 (2PM, 7PM).
- In-Person at 100 Walnut Street, with ASL Interpretation: Nov. 19 (12PM, 1PM).
- In-Person at 100 Walnut Street: Nov. 19 (9AM, 10AM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM, 7PM). Nov. 20 (9AM, 7PM).
Families in special education sign up here for focus groups:
- Virtual: Nov. 17 (9AM). Nov. 18 (1PM).
- In-Person at 100 Walnut Street: Nov. 19 (11AM). Nov. 20 (10AM)
People signing up for a virtual group will receive a link via email prior to the focus group. All in-person focus groups will take place at 100 Walnut St., Newton.
Those who are unable to attend any focus groups may provide feedback through the online survey, which is open until November 21.
