HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Maryland Association of Boards of Education Superintendent Search Process HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Identify the best leader for your school system Purpose Identify the best leader for your school system Plan and execute a search process that is thoughtful, responsive, and fair Minimize the possibility of legal challenges as a result of procedural flaws Superintendent Search Process

Key Elements of a Successful Search Confidentiality Public Relations Transparency Identified spokesperson Candidate Applications Custodial Responsibility Board Member Access Board’s Role Characteristics/Parameters Control of the Process Superintendent Search Process

HARFORD Proposed Time Line February: Initial meeting with BOE to set parameters and timeline February: Community engagement; Board sets criteria and characteristics March/April: Advertise/recruit/review applications April/May: Interview May: Appoint July 1: Superintendent begins Superintendent Search Process

Phase I: Planning the Search Identify the criteria to be used in the initial screening process (B) Identify the desirable characteristics of the future superintendent (B) Ensure public input in the process (B/C) Discuss and establish confidentiality protocols (B/C) Decide who will speak for the Board (B) (B) Board of Education (C) Consultants (S) Staff Superintendent Search Process

Phase I: Planning the Search Develop a promotional brochure that will: Describe community demographics Provide an overview of the district and its outstanding features List the selection criteria to be used Describe the selection process Outline the selection process timeline(B/S) Develop an Announcement of Vacancy for advertising purposes (B/S) Superintendent Search Process

Phase II: Advertising and Recruitment Establish a timeline for conducting search (B/C) Develop an application form that reflects criteria established by the Board (c) Advertise the position through appropriate media, local school districts, and professional associations (c) Add flyers and application forms on appropriate websites (c) Superintendent Search Process

Phase III: Screening and Selecting Candidates Review all completed applicant files based on criteria and characteristics established by the board (c) Verify Maryland certification status of applicants (C) Review all sections of applicant files including cover letter, application, resume, reference letters, and narratives (B/C) Conduct first-round reference checks and initial internet search for all applicants (C) Superintendent Search Process

Phase III: Screening and Selecting Candidates Identify the top candidates (6-8) for initial interview (B/C) Establish an interview schedule and contact candidates (C) Develop interview questions to be asked of all candidates in initial interviews (B/C) Superintendent Search Process

Phase IV: Selecting the New Superintendent Conduct initial structured interviews (B) Compile results and use the ratings and other observations to identify applicants for second interviews. (B) Conduct additional reference checks, expand internet search, and complete comprehensive background checks (C) Superintendent Search Process

Phase IV: Selecting the New Superintendent Conduct second round of open-ended interviews to determine “Best Fit” (B) Identify the finalist(s) (B) Possibly conduct additional interviews with finalists(B) Superintendent Search Process

Phase V: Appointing the New Superintendent Review all information on each finalist and rank order them(B) Confer with state superintendent of schools(B) Contact top candidate to determine availability(B) Negotiate with candidate(B) Meet in public session to formalize appointment(B) Superintendent Search Process

Phase V: Appointing the New Superintendent Send out appropriate press releases and other notifications of appointment(B/S) Execute the formal contract with advice of counsel(B) Superintendent Search Process

State Certification – COMAR 13A.12.04.03 A. Have a master’s degree from an IHE; Three years of satisfactory teaching experience and two years of satisfactory administrative or supervisory experience in a PreK-12 school setting; Submit a minimum of 24 credits of post-master, graduate coursework in educational administration and supervision to include a balance of coursework in the following: (1) Developing and Articulating a Shared Vision; (2) Organizational Management; (3) Promoting and Maintaining a Positive School Culture and Instructional Program for Learning (4) Demonstrating Values and Ethics of Leadership (5) Collaboration with Diverse Stakeholders Superintendent Search Process Overview

State Certification – COMAR 13A.12.04.03 (Continued) A superintendent who enters Maryland from another state may obtain superintendent certification if the superintendent held a valid professional state certification and presents verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a superintendent during the past 7 years on the basis of which application is being made for a like or comparable Maryland certificate. Superintendent Search Process Overview

Please answer the following questions: Your Turn Please answer the following questions: List 3-4 things that show your county is the best place to live, learn and work List 4-5 qualities/characteristics you would like to see in the new superintendent List 1-2 major challenges the new superintendent will face List 2-3 questions you would like the Board to include in candidate interviews. Superintendent Search Process Overview

Patterson Mill High School 4:30 p.m. -- Employees STAKEHOLDER INPUT SESSIONS February 21, 2018 Aberdeen High School Patterson Mill High School 4:30 p.m. -- Employees 6:30 p.m. -- Community & Parents Superintendent Search Process

STAKEHOLDER INPUT SESSIONS Those that cannot attend the input sessions may e-mail their answers to the four questions to: kblumsack@mabe.org No later than February 21, 2018 Superintendent Search Process

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