1. Proposed Superintendent Posting and Timeline
Elisa Ferrell
Board President
June 28, 2018

2. Superintendent Search Requirements Alabama Code Chapter 16 Title 12
Within 90 days of Vacancy the Board Shall:
Announce the process in Board meeting
Approve timeline in Board meeting
Post notice of vacancy at every school and work site for at least 30 days

3. Notice of Vacancy
Alabama Code requires the following be included in the notice:
Job description
Required qualifications (outlined in Alabama Code )
Salary range
Information on where to submit application
Information on any deadlines for applying
Any other relevant information

4. Step 1 - Job Description
The superintendent serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Huntsville City Board of Education. His or her duties include those prescribed by the Alabama Code (including, but not limited to Title et seq., 16-24C-1 et seq.) and requirements, policies, and regulations established by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Huntsville City Board of Education. He or she will provide effective leadership to the school system and shall be responsible for the administration of all its functions.

5. Step 2 - Required Qualifications Alabama Code 16-12-1
General fitness and character appropriate to the position;
Degree from a recognized four-year college or university;
Certificate or eligibility for certification in administration and recognized ability as a school administrator;
A minimum of five years successful experience in, and general knowledge of public school administration;
Such other minimum qualifications as may be established by statute or the State Board of Education;
The successful candidate will be required to reside within Huntsville city limits.

6. Step 3 - Notice Requirements – Salary Range
Huntsville City Schools is the sixth largest system in the state, without considering our pre-school enrollment;
In per pupil spending, as it relates to Superintendent salary, Huntsville City Schools ranks 132 out of 137 at $8.46
In the percentage of the budget, as it relates to Superintendent salary, Huntsville City Schools ranks 132 out of 137 at 0.06%.

7. Neighboring Systems - Salary
Madison County $8.16 per pupil, 0.06% of the budget;
Limestone County $14.70 per pupil, 0.12% of the budget;
Madison City Schools $15.10 per pupil, 0.15% of the budget;
Morgan County $17.45 per pupil, 0.16% of the budget;
Decatur City $21.29 per pupil, 0.16% of the budget;
Marshall County $25.38 per pupil, 0.20% of the budget;
Athens City $35.79 per pupil, 0.17% of the budget;

8. Step 4 - Information on Where to Apply
Human Resources Department, or
Lanier, Ford, Shaver, & Payne

9. Step 5 - Information on Deadlines
Must be posted for 30 days
Post first business day after board approval
Remain posted for 30 days, or first business day after 30 days, then closed

10. Step 6 - Superintendent Search Timeline
Thursday, June 28, 2018:
Announce process in Board meeting
Approve timeline in Board meeting
Friday, June 29, 2018:
Post job notice
Friday, June 29, 2018 – Monday July 30, 2018
Begin accepting resumes and letters of intent

11. Step 6 - Superintendent Search Timeline
Saturday, July 28, 2018:
Required 30 job notice period ends
Monday, July 30, 2018:
Deadline for receipt of resumes and letters of intent
Tuesday, July 31, 2018:
Board begins resume and letter of intent reviews and interviews
Thursday, August 9, 2019:
Superintendent Selection