Superintendent Search Process for the Morris School District Presented by: Charlene Peterson, Field Services Representative New Jersey School Boards Association

Agenda Review of NJSBA’s Search Process (Six “C”s) and Timeline Role of Board / Staff / Community Input on Characteristics, Background & Qualifications

NJSBA Search Process (6 C’s) – Criteria Qualifications in the Advertisement Identify to the applicants what the district is looking for Guideline to measure alignment of applicants’ qualifications to district needs. Used by consultant to weight the pool of applicants – meets criteria, exceeds, does not meet. 4 Open-Ended Application Questions Allows for personalization of the application to include areas of importance to the district to further identify those applicants who best meet the district’s needs. Provides insight into the applicant’s writing style. Staff and Community Input Criteria from the staff and community input sessions/surveys are a resource for determining: who will be selected for an interview, what interview questions will be asked, and who will advance through the interview process.

NJSBA Search Process (6 C’s) – Comprehensive Copy of NJDOE certificate Personalized for the district Application Performance Evaluation Legally defensible Transcripts Subordinate evaluations - + and - Adheres to all legal requirements and current best practices Cover letter and resume Open process

NJSBA Search Process (6 C’s cont.) Confidential - - throughout the process to protect candidates and maintain search integrity. All board discussions and interviews are bound to confidentiality through the Code of Ethics. Consensus- inclusive process seeking community, administrative, and staff input. The Board of Education is legally charged with making the employment decision after reviewing applications, interviewing, reference checking and site visits. Input forums staff with the staff and community help support development of interview questions and selection criteria. Contract- support and training by NJSBA Labor Relations Department on the legal and allowable aspects of the contract. Continuity- NJSBA staff sponsors Board/Superintendent training to support the transition to a new superintendent and to promote effective district governance and communication.

Morris School District’s Advertisement

Timeline – Tentative Calendar

Search Process How can you participate?

Community/Staff Input Questions What are the strengths and achievements of the Morris School District and community? What critical issues will the Morris School District face in the next 3 -5 years? What background / training / experience should the new superintendent have? What leadership style / personal characteristics are important in the new Morris School District superintendent? If you could ask one question of the candidates, what would it be?

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