LEADERSHIP PROFILE PRESENTATION

Orinda Union School District

Introduction

◦Dr. Carolyn McKennan, Senior Associate

◦Dr. Jacki Horejs, Associate

◦Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates

Executive Search Division of ECRA Group, Inc

Focus groups & interviews

• Carolyn & Jacki held individual/focus group interviews (57) on:

o April 30; May 3; May 4; May 6; May 10; May 11; May 12; May 13; May 14; May 17

• Groups/Individuals Interviewed:

• Board Members/Former Board Members

• Administrators – Site and D.O.

• Parents

• Teachers

• CSEA & OEA Executives

• Key Community Stakeholders – Mayor, Fire Chief, Police Chief

• WISSE; ONE Orinda; POISE; CBOC

• 144 people took the online survey to provide input.

Thank You!

Cara

Hoxie

Carol

Brown

Debbie

Jamieson

Four Questions

◦1. Strengths

◦2. Challenges

◦3. Desired Characteristics

◦4. Candidates?

Purpose of the Report

Assists the Board in determining the desired characteristics of the new Superintendent

Informs candidates about the district and the expectations for the new Superintendent – (a recruiting tool on our website and yours)

Assists consultants in screening candidates

Assists the Board in the development of interview questions

Assists the new Superintendent – excellent tool to acquaint him/her with the district

Summary of District Strengths

◦What are the strengths of the

District?

◦What do people desire to retain

and build upon?

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

•Academic Excellence

•Teacher and Staff Quality

•Leadership

•Parents and Community

•Size of the District

• Innovation

Summary of Issues

◦What are the challenges the District

currently faces?

◦What are the challenges, concerns the

District will face in the next three to five

years?

SUMMARY OF CONCERNS/CHALLENGES

Budget, financial shortfall, unsustainable deficit spending, declining enrollment

Construction projectsMiddle School issuesCommunicationDiversity, Equity, and InclusionParent Involvement

Desired Characteristics

◦What personal and

professional

characteristics are

expected in the next

Superintendent of the

Orinda Union School

District?

SUMMARY OF DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Strong communicator and collaborator Fully engaged in business and community Student centered Visionary Talented in recruiting and retaining top staff Delegates and holds people accountable Budget acumen High ethical and moral standards

SUMMARY OF DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Technology savvy Experienced Authentic listener to all voices Values the past and moves the district forward

toward greater student achievement and success Identifies, confronts, and resolve issues

SUMMARY OF DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Fosters a climate of trust and respect Identifies, confronts, and resolves issues Promotes high expectations for all students and

staff Effectively ensures the long-term financial health of

the district