The School Leadership Search Process
Selection
Selection of School Leadership, LLC
Planning
Planning Meeting With Board of Education To Begin Specification Development And Establish All Dates and Sequences For The Search
Specification Development
Specification Development Process Seeking Input From Stakeholders Identified by the Board of Education (focus groups, open meetings, surveys)
BOE Approval
Board of Education Approves Specifications and Their Use in Advertising and Screening for the Vacancy
Advertising
Consultants Assist Board in Creation and Placement of Advertisements and Mailing of a Recruitment Letter
Recruiting
National and Regional Networking and Recruitment Activities By Consultants
Screening
Consultants Screen and Vet All Online Applications Against Approved Specifications and Conduct Preliminary Personal Interviews
Presention of Candidates
Consultants Meet With Board and Present All Expressions of Interest in the Position Together With Their Recommendations As to Those Recommended For Semi-Finalist Status and Interviews By the Board
Selection of Semi-Finalists
Board Determines Semi-Finalists
Interview Protocols
Consultants Assist Board in Establishing Its Interview Protocols and Processes
Selection of Finalists
Board Interviews Semi-Finalists and Selects Finalists For Further Screening - Board Establishes Finalist Screening Process (e.g. site visit, committees)
Vetting of Final Candidates
Board Members Vet Finalists and Board Counsel Begins Preliminary Contract Discussions With Each Finalist
Final Selection
Board Members Conduct Finalist Interviews And Make An Employment Offer