Hiring the Superintendent: A Model Process for Conducting an Effective Search Mike Boring, Al Cohen, Rich Parker

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Phase I - Planning Identify the desirable characteristics of the future superintendent Establish the timeline and target dates for the selection process Develop a promotional brochure and advertise the position

Phase II - Searching Stakeholder Meetings - Identify and solicit input from various groups Develop an application form Actively recruit for the position

Phase III - Reviewing Evaluate each application Conduct reference checks on the applicants Review the candidates with the board Assist the Board in determining which candidates to interview Develop a set of interview questions

Phase IV - Deciding Assist the board in establishing interview and visitation procedures Coordinate the candidate interviews Assist the board in establishing compensation parameters Keep all candidates informed of their status in the selection process

Recruiting and Hiring a Quality Superintendent Selection Criteria Comply with the Open Public Meetings Act Establish Realistic Timelines Advertising the Position Recruit Quality Applicants Comprehensive Application Materials Screen Applicants and Reference Checks Interviewing the Candidates Selecting the New Superintendent

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Washington State School Directors’ Association 221 College Street NE Olympia, Washington McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C L St., Suite 310 Omaha, Nebraska / Our Washington Consultants Dr. Michael Boring Dr. Al Cohen Dr. William Dean Ms. Barb Dean Mr. Rich Parker

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