Superintendent Search Processfor 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

Open process

NJSBA Search Process (6 C’s cont.)

Morris School District’s Advertisement

SUPERINTENDENT Morris School District, Morris County, NJ

Morris School District, Morris County. The Morris School District is seeking an accomplished, highly motivated educational leader committed to success for every student in the diverse PreK-12 school district. Located in a culturally-rich, thriving community 30 miles west of Manhattan, this district provides exceptional academic and extracurricular opportunities for 5,200 students in 10 buildings with an operating budget of $100 million.

Qualifications NJ School Administrator Certificate required Experience as superintendent required High school experience preferred Proven record of increasing learning for every student Education leadership with strong interpersonal,

collaboration, and communication skills Demonstrated commitment to parent and community

engagement Experience in facilities/building projects preferred

Salary commensurate with education and experience; subject to NJ State regulations. Position available now. Deadline for receipt of all applications by 5:00 PM, November 7, 2014. To apply, go to: www.njsba.org/employment

Timeline – Tentative Calendar

October 12,

19 October 28-

30 AC

Ad appears in Star Ledger and multiple websites.

October 13 1:30 pm -

admin. 3:30 pm – staff Oct. 22, 7:00

pm community

Meetings with community and staff

November 7 Application deadline

October 13 – November 21

Consultant conducts screening interviews

November 25 Board reviews all applicants and selects candidates for 1st round interview.

December 15,

17, 18

Board conducts first round interviews

Early January

Board conducts 2nd round interviews

Mid-January Board conducts finalist interviews and selects one finalist

End of January

Checks finalist references/ in-district visits. Begins contract negotiations.

Early February

Submits new contract to County Supt for approval (30 days)

Early March Board hires new Superintendent

May New superintendent begins work in district, 60 days after appointment date

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?

Questions??