THE SCHOOL BOARD S ROLE during the SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS Timothy G. Kremer, Executive Director NYSSBA
What we WILL cover Overview of the Superintendent Search process Critical Board responsibilities and decisions What to expect from a search consultant and your school attorney Your questions at the end
including the sensitive stuff Staff and community input Search committees Recruiting tactics Useful interview questions References checks and site visits Confidentiality Internal candidates Interim superintendents
What we WON T cover Everyday board/superintendent roles Specific contract provisions Superintendent evaluation procedures Disciplining employees Terminating existing contracts
Superintendent Search Information URL link to NYSSBA website and resources: http://secure003.a ccrisoft.com/secur e/nyssba/index.ph p?src=gendocs&r ef=superintendent SearchProcess
PHASE I Leadership Development PHASE II Candidate Recruitment PHASE III Candidate Screening PHASE IV Board Evaluation of Candidates PHASE V Appointment Identify Major Issues, Expectations & Characteristics Prepare advertising materials Screen applicants files against the Leadership Assist board in preparing for interviews, reference checks & site visits Select prospective appointee Meet with board, staff & community Advertise vacancy Deliver screening report & files to board Schedule candidate interviews Assist in contract preparation Provide written contract review Recruit candidates Selection of candidates Hold first interviews Offer & negotiate contract Develop Leadership Receive & maintain application materials Select finalists for second interviews Vote on & announce appointment Report to board Check finalists references; conduct background checks Close search Approve Leadership Hold second interviews Inform other applicants Staff & community input on finalists Post-appointment services KEY: Board Roles in Red KEY: Consultant Roles in Black KEY: School Attorney Roles in Green Conduct site visits
PHASE I Leadership Development PHASE I Leadership Development Identify Major Issues, Expectations & Characteristics Meet with board, staff & community Provide written contract review Develop Leadership Report to board Approve Leadership
PHASE II Candidate Recruitment PHASE II Candidate Recruitment Prepare advertising materials Advertise vacancy Recruit candidates Receive & maintain application materials
PHASE III Candidate Screening PHASE III Candidate Screening Screen applicants files against the Leadership Deliver screening report & files to board Selection of candidates
PHASE IV Board Evaluation of Candidates PHASE IV Board Evaluation of Candidates Assist board in preparing for interviews, reference checks & site visits Schedule candidate interviews Hold first interviews Select finalists for second interviews Check finalists references; conduct background checks Hold second interviews Staff & community input on finalists Conduct site visits
PHASE V - Appointment PHASE V Appointment Select prospective appointee Assist in contract preparation Offer & negotiate contract Vote on & announce appointment Close search Inform other applicants Post-appointment services
PHASE I Leadership Development PHASE II Candidate Recruitment PHASE III Candidate Screening PHASE IV Board Evaluation of Candidates PHASE V Appointment Identify Major Issues, Expectations & Characteristics Prepare advertising materials Screen applicants files against the Leadership Assist board in preparing for interviews, reference checks & site visits Select prospective appointee Meet with board, staff & community Advertise vacancy Deliver screening report & files to board Schedule candidate interviews Assist in contract preparation Provide written contract review Recruit candidates Selection of candidates Hold first interviews Offer & negotiate contract Develop Leadership Receive & maintain application materials Select finalists for second interviews Vote on & announce appointment Report to board Check finalists references; conduct background checks Close search Approve Leadership Hold second interviews Inform other applicants Staff & community input on finalists Post-appointment services KEY: Board Roles in Red KEY: Consultant Roles in Black KEY: School Attorney Roles in Green Conduct site visits
THE SCHOOL BOARD S ROLE during the SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS Timothy G. Kremer, Executive Director NYSSBA