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MRS. LYNN FUINI-HETTEN, SUPERINTENDENT

MRS. LYNN FUINI-HETTEN, SUPERINTENDENT

Lynn Fuini-Hetten is the Superintendent in the Salisbury Township School District. Prior to her work in this position, Lynn served as Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Supervisor of Instructional Practice, middle school teacher, instructional coach, instructional support teacher and assistant principal in the district.

Lynn received a BS and an MS in elementary education from Kutztown University, administrative certification from Penn State University, instructional technology certification from Kutztown University and completed the Letter of Eligibility from Wilkes University. 

Lynn demonstrates instructional leadership within and beyond the walls of Salisbury Township School District. Within the district, Lynn co-led a visioning process which resulted in the Profile of a Graduate and Learning Beliefs for Salisbury Township School District. 

Lynn is currently an adjunct professor of education at Moravian University’s undergraduate and graduate programs, Cedar Crest College’s graduate program, and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit’s principal and superintendent certification programs.

Lynn has been a committed member of Pennsylvania Association for School Administrators (PASA) since she started in an administrative role. In May 2014, Lynn received the Wanda McDaniel Award from the Women’s Caucus of PASA (Pennsylvania’s Association of School Administrators). Lynn served as a member of the PASA Professional Development committee for 6 years,  the PASA Women’s Caucus President for two terms, and as Treasurer for one term. Lynn currently serves on the PASA Board of Governors, Elections Committee, and Professional Development Committee.  Beyond the district’s walls, Lynn demonstrates instructional leadership while modeling learning for others through presentations in multiple conferences and professional events. Lynn received the PASA Award of Instructional Leadership in 2019.

Superintendent Performance Objectives for 2024-2025 School year:

  • Strong Core Instruction 

    • Develop a 3 Year K-8 Math improvement plan

      • The plan will be informed by analysis of student performance data, stakeholder input, and recommendations by outside consultants.

      • The action plan will include specific measurable goals, targeted professional development, and recommendations including but not limited to staffing, scheduling, targeted professional development, curricular resources, and instructional strategies.

  • Facilities and Finance

    • Contingency planning 

      • During the budget process for 25-26, identify a contingency plan in the event we receive more or less state funding.

    • Forecasting

      • Develop a 5 Year financial forecast for Salisbury Township School District.

        • Graph indicating projected revenues

        • Graph indicating projected significant expenditures

          • MFP

          • Equipment/Vehicle 

          • Technology Replacement

          • Personnel (Salaries/Benefits)

          • Charter School

          • Special Education

    • Facilities oversight and communication with construction projects

  • Community Engagement

    • Develop a community engagement plan focusing on residents who do not have children in the schools (including community members with pre-school-aged children)

Superintendent Performance Objectives for 2023-2024 School year:

  1. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to reflect on the strategies implemented to improve strong core instruction. The Superintendent will deliver a report to the Board by June 30, 2024.

  2. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to reflect on the strategies implemented to improve intervention services at SES and SMS. The Superintendent will deliver a report to the Board by June 30, 2024.

  3. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to implement strategies implemented to promote parent engagement. Strategies will be shared via the monthly Superintendent report, community newsletters, or Board Updates.

  4. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to

    communicate the strategies implemented for the transition to updated PA Science Standards. Action

    DRAFT 8-15-23

    steps will be shared through the monthly Teaching and Learning updates, community newsletters, or

    board updates.

  5. The Superintendent will continue to strengthen the finances and the facilities of the district to address long-standing issues, through the collaboration and supervision of the CFO.

On June 23, 2024, the board indicated the superintendent MET these performance objectives.

Superintendent Performance Objectives for 2022-2023 School year:

  1. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to reflect on the strategies implemented to improve strong core instruction. The Superintendent will share information with the Board by June 30, 2023.

  2. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to reflect on the strategies implemented to improve intervention services at SES and SMS. The Superintendent will share information with the board by June 30, 2023.

  3.  The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to implement strategies implemented to promote parent engagement. Strategies will be shared via the monthly Superintendent report, community newsletters, or Board Updates.

  4. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will collaborate with the Leadership Team to communicate the strategies implemented for the transition to updated PA Science Standards.  Action steps will be shared through the monthly Teaching and Learning updates, community newsletters, or board updates.

  5. The Superintendent will continue to strengthen the finances and the facilities of the district to address long-standing issues, through the collaboration and supervision of the CFO.

On June 21, 2023, the board indicated the superintendent MET these performance objectives.

Superintendent Performance Objectives
July 2021-June 2022

  1. The Superintendent will collaborate with the Board and the Administrative Team to reflect on the strategies implemented for learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Superintendent will deliver a report to the Board by June 30, 2022.

  2. The Superintendent, in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, will prepare and present to the Board a responsible, balanced budget for approval by June 30, 2022 including but not limited to a comprehensive study of the District’s current enrollment and staffing.

  3. The Superintendent will increase communication with all stakeholders through Board meeting updates and monthly written community updates.

  4. Pending PA approval of standards, the Superintendent will collaborate with the instructional leadership team to present a plan for adoption and implementation of updated PA science standards by June 30, 2022.

On June 9, 2022, the board indicated the superintendent MET these performance objectives.

Superintendent Performance Objectives
January 2021- June 2021 - (met 6/2/2021)

  1. The Superintendent will collaborate with the Board and the Administrative Team to reflect on the educational experience for learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Superintendent will deliver a report to the Board by June 30, 2020.

  2. The Superintendent, in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer will prepare and present to the Board a responsible, balanced budget for approval by June 30, including but not limited to a comprehensive study of the District’s current enrollment and staffing.

On June 2, 2021, the board indicated the superintendent MET these performance objectives.