The Martin County School Board unanimously approved Superintendent Michael Maine’s 2025-2026 annual performance evaluation on July 21, awarding him an overall rating of “Highly Effective” with a score of 2.84 out of 3.
The annual evaluation gives the School Board the opportunity to assess the superintendent's leadership and the District's progress toward strategic goals. Using a three-point scale, the evaluation measures performance across seven leadership domains, including board support, program delivery, financial stability, human capital and talent management, community, state and public relations, professional skills and abilities, and district performance.
The evaluation highlighted strong performance across nearly every leadership area. Superintendent Maine earned scores of 2.9 or higher in five of the seven domains, including a perfect 3.0 in Professional Skills and Abilities. It also recognized continued progress in student achievement, graduation outcomes, instructional systems, data-driven decision-making, fiscal responsibility, and school safety.
“I just want to say thank you to Superintendent Maine,” School Board Chair Marsha Powers said. “You have done an excellent job this year leading the team that you have built and continue to build... I trust your judgment as you move forward, and I couldn’t be more pleased with where the school district is. I think within the 14 years I’ve been on the Board, this is the most outstanding result we’ve ever received. So, kudos to you, your team, the teachers, the students and the parents who all pour into our students so they can be successful.”
The School Board's average scores in each leadership domain were:
Board Support- 2.9
Program Delivery- 2.9
Financial Sustainability- 2.9
Human Capital and Talent Management- 2.9
Community, State, and Public Relations- 2.8
Professional Skills and Abilities- 3.0
District Performance- 2.3
The evaluation reflects the School Board's commitment to maintaining strong leadership that supports student success and continues progress across the District.
"The success of our district is a reflection of the people who make it possible every day,” Superintendent Maine shared. “I have the privilege of working alongside dedicated educators, staff, families, community partners, and School Board members who share a belief in what our students can achieve. Together, we have built strong momentum, and I am confident that by staying focused on our strategic priorities and continuing to raise expectations for ourselves and our students, we will reach even greater heights. That collective commitment to excellence is what makes Martin Means More."
To view the complete 2025-2026 evaluation file for Superintendent Maine, please click here.