Downers Grove School District 58 Superintendent Search Proposal
Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates | 1475 E. Woodfield Rd., Ste. 1400 | Schaumburg, IL 60173 | 847.724.8465 www.hyasearch.com
January 8, 2019 Mr. Doug Purcell, President Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education 1860 63rd Street Downers Grove, IL 60516 Dear Members of the Downers Grove Grade School District 58 Board of Education: Thank you for the opportunity to present this overview of the services that Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, (HYA) can provide to the Downers Grove Grade School District 58 in your search for a new Superintendent. Why is HYA exceptional amongst educational search firms? We believe it is due to the following factors: NATIONAL REACH – LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: We have conducted over 1200 searches and are represented by associates across the nation. We have also conducted searches for more than half of the member districts of the Council of Great City Schools and 47 of the 100 largest districts in the country. THE BOARD PORTAL: Communication and organization are critical to successful searches. Our web-based delivery system gives the Board anytime, anywhere access to all documents regarding the search. Whether through a tablet, smart phone, laptop or desktop computer, the Board and the search Associates have confidential access to all information associated with the search in an organized, transparent, and timely manner. RESEARCH BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: HYA’s community engagement process and online survey employ research-based approaches to identifying the goals, needs, and priorities of the school system along with the desired characteristics of its next leader. The survey was developed based on research on effective leadership. MORE THAN A BACKGROUND CHECK – EXECUTIVE DUE DILIGENCE: HYA’s comprehensive and expanded background checks are completed by independent third-party investigators and include an executive summary allowing for an analysis of findings, not simply dozens of articles and documents for Board members to read. Our technical proposal, which follows, was written and coded based on the requirements defined in your RFP. Additionally, the brochure entitled, HYA Signature Search Process, defines a prototypical search, but please know that HYA customizes each search to the District’s and Board’s specific needs and wishes. Sincerely,
Glenn “Max” McGee, PhD President Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
INTRODUCTION Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, (HYA) Proposes to conduct a national search for talented and highly qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Downers Grove Grade School District 58 (hereinafter referred to as District). This document serves to clearly outline the specific services, deliverables and costs proposed for Downers Grove School District 58.
SCOPE OF SERVICES Full descriptions of each phase in our search process are available in our HYA Signature Search Process brochure. HYA shall provide the following services and deliverables.
Engage Phase
• Conduct a Planning Meeting with the Board and provide a summary of said meeting which will detail the timeline and steps of the search process and decisions made by the board;
• Survey community constituents electronically and provide a report of findings; • Provide for up to four individual consultant days for interviews, focus groups,
and/or town hall meetings to gather in-person input from constituent groups as decided by the board; additional days are billed at $1000/day;
• Present a Leadership Profile Report to the Board, and propose Desired Characteristics based on the data from the survey, interviews with district and community representatives and other material made available to the associates;
Recruit Phase
• Prepare and place advertisements as selected and paid for by the Board; • Recruit and contact candidates utilizing national networks; • Correspond with candidates regarding the search process, timeline, Leadership
Profile Report and Desired Characteristics; • Interview candidates; • Conduct reference checks; • Identify best qualified candidates; • Prepare application materials of selected slate of candidates for Board
consideration;
Select Phase
• Present a slate of candidates, the number of candidates to be determined by the Board with a recommendation from HYA;
• Conduct the Interview Workshop and provide materials and protocol to ensure informative effective Board interviews;
• Schedule interviews for the Board with selected semi-finalists and finalists; • Facilitate Board discussion to narrow candidate pool after each round of
interviews; • Coordinate and provide third party, independent investigative background
check(s) of candidates as selected and paid for by the Board; • The Board’s decision to hire or not hire a particular candidate is at the sole
discretion of the Board; and the Board takes responsibility for that decision
Transition Phase
• Communicate with all unsuccessful candidates at the close of the search and the appointment of the new Superintendent;
• Hold a debriefing meeting with the new Superintendent and Board regarding information learned throughout the search process;
• Offer other transition services to be considered by the Board and if desired, paid for by the Board.
THE SEARCH TEAM HYA assigns an individual management team to each executive search that it conducts. Upon the concurrence of the Board, HYA proposes the following search team. HYA Associate Cell Phone Email
Ken Arndt 847-456-2738 [email protected]
Mary Biniewicz 630-306-0623 [email protected] The proposed search team members recently had the pleasure of working with the District 58 Community during the Strategic Plan. The information they learned about the District and the community throughout that process will serve to be an invaluable resource should they be selected to assist the District with the Superintendent search. Ken Arndt: Ken brings to HYA his extensive background in public and private education and management. He has led pre-K through grade 12 districts ranging in enrollments of 2,000 to 42,000 students. As a former superintendent for 20 years, this has allowed him to bring
a unique perspective to his work at HYA. He has chaired Executive Searches and facilitated Strategic Planning projects. Ken works closely with superintendents and principals and their leadership teams to create practical solutions to current challenges. His leadership has enabled districts to turn challenging opportunities into realities. He has worked in turnaround districts and has facilitated efforts toward improving human capital management, strategic planning, and resource allocation projects. Ken holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toledo, Ohio. Mary Biniewicz: Mary works for the DuPage Regional Office of Education in DuPage County, IL. Her responsibilities include development, oversight and management of several programs including STEM education, professional development, grants, and planning and coordination of services for DuPage County educators and schools. Prior to her work with the Regional Office, Mary served in central office and building level roles in comprehensive high school districts, with a focus on curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services, staff evaluation, grant coordination, and collaborative processes designed to achieve district and building goals. Mary also serves as a school board officer and coordinates conferences, programs and services for the Illinois Science Teachers Association. Executive oversight for the search is provided by the HYA president, Dr. Max McGee. He can be reached at 224-234-6129 and [email protected]. Therese Meyer serves as project manager and can be reached at 847-744-5640 and [email protected].
REFERENCES HYA’s reputation for effectiveness and integrity is extremely important. The following references were chosen because the board worked with the HYA Associates being proposed for the search OR because the district has a similar demographic profile to the district. The reference contact information includes the Board President of the District. In addition to the references listed below, an extensive list of national searches our firm has completed since 2013 is attached. District Name and State
Reference Name
Contact Information
CCSD 89 – Glen Ellyn, IL Mike Nelson 773.469.7750 Harvard CUSD 50, IL Sandra Theriault [email protected] Huntley CSD 158, IL Tony Quagliano 847.254.2885 North Shore SD 112, IL Eric Ephraim 847.541.0076
Oak Park ESD 97, IL Bob Spatz [email protected]
FEES In consideration for Services, the District will pay to Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates:
A. Consulting Fee for the search in the amount of $17,500. This fee is due in three installments:
• 50% will be invoiced upon execution of the contract/agreement • 25% will be invoiced upon presentation of the Leadership Profile Report • 25% will be invoiced upon presentation of the slate
B. Associate Expenses for travel will be reimbursed by the Board. Mileage
reimbursement is based on current IRS guidelines.
C. If the Board chooses to reimburse candidates for travel for interviews, HYA will coordinate the reimbursement.
D. Based on past experience, HYA has designed advertising packages to maximize exposure for the vacancy. The Board will choose the package that best suits their needs. The cost ranges from $1950 - $5000. See Appendix A in the HYA Signature Search Process for additional details.
E. Background checks/Executive Due Diligence Services as selected by the Board. The cost ranges from $1100 - $1950 per candidate. See Appendix B of the HYA Signature Search Process brochure for investigative procedures and options.
F. Printing and Postage; HYA is a green corporation whereby all documents related to the search will be provided via a Board portal. If the Board wishes to have hard copies, 3% of the Consulting Fee will be added to the agreement as an additional fee to cover the costs associated with printing, binding and shipping all materials.
G. The Community and Leadership Profile Survey is offered in English and Spanish. If the district wishes to offer the survey in additional languages, the fee is $315 per language. Please allow up to two weeks for translation. Custom requests will be quoted based on scope of customization.
GUARANTEES Fixed Price Throughout the search process the Associates will be available to counsel with the Board
about the search. The consultants will assist the Board until the Board determines it has found the appropriate candidate for the position. Non-Solicitation of Selected Candidate The Superintendent appointed with HYA’s assistance will not be presented to another Board as a candidate if it would result in the Superintendent leaving the District within three (3) years of employment unless the Board provides written authorization to HYA that they may do so. Client-Satisfaction If the Superintendent departs from the position during the first year under any circumstances or within two (2) years if a majority of the Board is still in place and departure is due to dissatisfaction and not personal or familial reasons, HYA will recruit new candidates for the Board at no additional cost barring travel, advertising and due diligence expenses. Price Match HYA will agree to match the price of any competitive bid as long as the bid is for a comparable level of services and support (both time and process). Optional Transition Services The Transition Phase consists of assisting the Board and new Superintendent to assure a successful transition. HYA associates will meet with the new Superintendent and Board leadership regarding the information learned throughout the search process. HYA offers additional Transition Services, please see appendix C of HYA Signature Search Process brochure for a full description of transition services.
• $3000 Board Governance Workshop • $5000 Board Goal Setting and Superintendent Evaluation • $15,000 Comprehensive First Year Support (includes Governance Workshop
and Board Goal Setting and Superintendent Evaluation) • Executive Coaching (quoted based on desired frequency)
Other transition services, such as Strategic Planning, are quoted based on student population:
• Strategic Planning • Board Governance Dashboard • Program Evaluation
KENNETH M. ARNDT
EDUCATION Ph.D. The University of Toledo 1990 M.S. Bowling Green State University 1978 B.S. Bowling Green State University 1976 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015-Present Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, IL 2014-Present Interim Superintendent, U-46 Schools, IL 2014 Interim Superintendent, Community Unit School District 300, IL 2014 Strategic Planning Consultant, Algonquin Lake in the Hills Food Pantry Board of Directors, IL 2011-2013 Consultant, U-46 Aspiring Administrators Program, IL 2011-2013 Subject Matter Expert, Educational Management Corporation, PA 2001-2011 Superintendent, Community Unit School District 300, IL 2003-2015 Adjunct Professor, College of Education and College of Business, Argosy University, IL 1995-2001 Superintendent, Decatur Public Schools #61, IL 1990-1995 Associate Superintendent, Elyria City Schools, OH 1982-1990 Principal, Oregon City Schools, OH 1980-1982 Principal, Woodmore Local Schools, OH 1978-1980 Dean of Students, Perrysburg Schools, OH 1976-1978 Teacher, Perrysburg Schools, OH PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Argosy University Northwest Chicago Advisory Board, IL 2005 - 2015 Judson University President’s Advisory Board, IL2001 - Present Large Unit School District Association, 1990 – 2011, Executive Committee, 2007-2011, President, 2008-2009 American Association of School Administrators, 1990 - 2011 National Association School Superintendent’s e-network, 2010 - 2011 Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2005 - 2011 Horace Mann League, 2005 - 2011 Illinois Association of School Administrators, 1990 - Present Midwest America Association of School Administrators, 1990 - Present Phi Delta Kappa, 1985 - 2011 HONORS and AWARDS Administrator of the Year Award, Kane County Regional Office of Education, 2011 Community Leadership Award, Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council, 2010 Outstanding Community Outreach Award, Illinois National Public Relations Association, 2009 Those Who Excel, Illinois State Board of Education, 2005 and 2003 Exceeding Expectations Award, Business Connector Magazine, 2003 Leadership Appreciation Award, District 300 Bilingual Parents Advisory Council, 2003 Top Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, Herald and Review, 1999 Golden Glider Award, Prairieland Advocates for Gifted Children, 1999 Honorary Life Member Award, Parent Teacher Association, 1998
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12
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HYA looks forward to the possibility of working with the Board and assisting with the selection of a new leader. Please contact HYA at 847-724-8465 or at [email protected] with questions or requests for additional information. Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates 1475 E. Woodfield Rd, 14th Floor Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 724-8465
www.hyasearch.com
Signature Search Process
National Reach – Local Focus
Established in 1987, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) is one of the oldest
and largest search firms having assisted more than 1,200 school boards select exceptionally talented leadership in school systems across the nation, large and small, urban and rural. HYA’s reputation and experience make it one of the preem-
inent school search firms in the nation and a standard which others often emulate. HYA Associates are located across the country to conveniently serve clients and are thus uniquely qualified to bring local - as well as national - perspectives, knowl-edge, experience, and connections to each search.
The Board Portal
Communication and organization are critical to successful searches. Our web-based delivery system gives the Board anytime, anywhere access to all documents regarding the search. Whether through a tablet, smart phone, laptop or desktop computer, the Board and the search Associates have confidential access to all information associated with the search in an organized, transparent, and timely manner.
Executive Oversight
Every HYA search has executive oversight by one President and project manager to ensure all details are carefully managed. HYA has professionally staffed offices, a technological infrastructure, and a staff of full-time employees. Our tech team serves as a resource to school districts for linking the online community survey and other search materials to their website. These resources make HYA capable of responding to Board’s requests in a very timely fashion.
Research Based
HYA has over 30 years of experience supporting school districts in improving stu-
dent outcomes. HYA’s community engagement process and online survey employ research-based approaches to identifying the goals, needs, and priorities of the
school system along with the desired characteristics of its next leader. The survey was developed based on research on effective leadership. The resulting Commu-
nity and Leadership Profile Survey Report provides information on the current state of the District, essential information the Board will use in the selection process and the new leader can use day one of employment. Furthermore, by blending consult-ing, professional service, and technology, HYA offers transition services and an analytics infrastructure to help the Board and their new leader better understand the interrelationships among school functions, and the impact of decisions and expenditures on student outcomes.
The HYA Difference
HYA Signature Search Process
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More Than a Background Check – Executive Due Diligence
HYA’s comprehensive and expanded background checks are completed by independent third-party investigators and include an executive summary allowing for an analysis of findings, not simply dozens of articles and documents for Board members to read. The investigative procedures are comprehensive and thorough with a focus on the public school landscape - well beyond what constituents could produce through a simple internet search. This includes on-site research of primary source documents at relevant county court houses for civil and criminal record history. Additionally news and social media investigations provide a better understanding of a candidate’s leadership style, public relations skills, and reputation.
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ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES
Select Search Firm• Administer Community Survey• Interview Board, Staff, Community Representatives• Develop Leadership Profile and Selection Criteria
• Recruit Candidates Utilizing State and National Networks• Receive and Process Applications• Correspond with Candidates• Contact Recommended Candidates• Interview Selected Candidates• Conduct Reference Checks• Identify Best-Qualified Candidates• Prepare Application Materials to be Shared with the Board
Planning Meeting with Board
Facilitate Board Discussion to Narrow Candidate Pool After Each Round of Interviews
Optional Transition Services Board Goal Setting & Superintendent Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Governance Dashboards
Announce Appointment
• Conduct Initial Interviews• Narrow Slate (Semifinalists)• Hold Follow-up Interviews with
Finalists• Select Preferred Candidates
• Approve Selection Criteria• Approve Ad Content
Prepare Search Publicity and Publish Vacancy Notices
• Conduct Board Seminar Re: Interview Procedures
• Present Slate of Semifinalists to Board
Submit Questions to be Asked at Initial Interviews
Transition Planning
Superintendent Assumes Position
• Conduct Site Visit• Negotiate Contract
• Conduct Professional Due Diligence Background Report • Assist Board with Site Visit Planning• Assist with Contract Preparation, as Desired by the Board
Send Letters of Regret
Optional Workshop-Board Governance
Associate/Superitendent/Board Leadership Transition Meeting
The process outlined represents a prototypical search. Upon selection, the Associates will meet with the Board to discuss this process and modify it to meet the Board’s unique needs. The following is a description of each phase in the search:
Forums/Town Hall Meetings
Board Interviews
Community
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Leadership Profile &Selection CriteriaIndividual
Interviews
The Engage phase consists of designing and planning a process of engaging the Board and stakeholders through interviews, online surveys (available in world languages), and focus groups. Information from these interactions assists the Board in developing a leadership profile and selection criteria that match the priorities of the community and that meet the unique needs of the local district. This disciplined, inclusive and research-based approach ensures all stakeholders have the opportunity to be a part of the search process and provides valuable feedback about the school district based on HYA’s local research and professional understanding of the district’s standing in the broader marketplace. In an effort to be fully transparent to the community, an internet link is provided to the HYA website which details the search process and the vacancy announcement.
Engage
The Four Phases of HYA’s Signature Search
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HYA Signature Search Process
The Select phase consists of providing the Board with a slate of candidates that were interviewed by HYA Associates using the Leadership Profile established by the Board. HYA Associates are committed to spending the necessary time and energy on the details to find the right candidates to bring to the Board. The search team then facilitates the Board interviews and appointment process including reviewing candidates’ references. HYA’s ability to gain important background information regarding candidates - beyond what appears on an individual’s resume - is a unique and distinguishing characteristic of HYA, and is attributable to the integrity of the firm, Associates, and the vast networks of professional relationships built through years in the education field. A workshop on interviewing and construction of interview questions is facilitated by the Associates for the Board. Executive due diligence including formal background and media checks complete the Select phase (as selected and paid for by the Board pursuant to Appendix B).
Select
The Transition phase consists of assisting the Board and new Superintendent to assure a successful transition. Appointing a new leader is the first step toward accomplishing organizational and student goals for success. Included in the search fee is a transition meeting with the new Superintendent and representative(s) of the Board regarding the information learned throughout the search process, in particular, the Community and Leadership Profile Survey. Additional transition services are available (as selected and paid for by the Board pursuant to Appendix C).
Transition
The Recruit phase consists of leveraging HYA’s extensive national network of Associates and incorporating advertising strategies (as selected and paid for by the Board pursuant to Appendix A) that results in the identification and recruitment of exceptionally talented leaders. HYA can also recruit non-traditional candidates, i.e. executives that have worked in business, military, private or public sector. HYA works in close partnership with state and national organizations with numerous Associates serving on those Boards.
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Presently, HYA is represented by Associates across the United States who assist with the firm’s mission to provide proactive, thorough and quality assistance to School Boards in need of identifying and recruiting highly qualified executives for superintendencies and other administrative positions. HYA Associates bring extensive executive search experience and broad educational backgrounds to its practice. Through continuing involvement in school and university work, HYA Associates are aware of current educational issues and have strong relationships with educational leaders and opinion-makers in administrative leadership and management. HYA is committed to engaging a diverse and gender balanced cadre of Associates. Among HYA Associates are members of NABSE (National Alliance of Black School Educations) and ALAS (Association of Latino Administrators and Supervisors).
HYA assigns an individual management team to each executive search that it conducts. Associates assume direct responsibility for the search and coordinate the activities of all individuals engaged in the project. In addition to the Associates assigned to the search, all nation-wide Associates in the firm are tasked with identifying prospective candidates. Board members will receive the business, home and cell phone numbers, as well as the email addresses of the Associates.
HYA has professionally staffed offices, a technological infrastructure and a full-time employed staff; thus, HYA is capable to respond to any request the Board may have on the Board’s time schedule. Finally, each search has executive oversight by the HYA President and project manager to ensure no detail is overlooked. HYA’s office staff, which is highly knowledgeable and pleased to assist at any time, is available to the Board from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
HYA believes that communication and organization are critical to successful searches. Our delivery system gives the Board anytime, anywhere access to all documents regarding the search. HYA has a adopted a green process whereby all materials are delivered via a dedicated search portal so the Board and its Associates can have confidential access to all information associated with the search in an organized and timely manner.
The Search Team
HYA Signature Search Process
All materials are delivered via a dedicated search portal giving the Board immediate and organized access to all
information
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Appendices A Advertising ServicesB Executive Due DiligenceC Transition Services
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HYA Associates work with their clients to consider the many approaches to advertising vacant position(s). The HYA staff creates and coordinates all advertisements at the Board’s direction. The National Plan ensures exposure in the most frequently read print, e-publication journals, and job boards of educational leaders across the country. HYA has created other more focused advertisement options for the Board to consider as add-ons to the National Plan, including state and region-specific options. Whatever the Board chooses, HYA staff will write, place, and coordinate all the details.
HYA Signature Search Process
Advertising Services
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Package 2 - $2750
HYA group print ad in Ed Week Online listing on EdWeek’s TopSchoolJobs site for 30 days Online Showcased ad on EdWeek and TopSchoolJobs homepages for 7 days Online listing on AASA’s site for 30 days Posted on ECRA, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Monthly HYA group print ad in Ed Week for length of search Dedicated District specific print ad in Ed Week Online listing on EdWeek’s TopSchoolJobs site for 30 days Online Showcased ad on EdWeek and TopSchoolJobs homepages for 7 days Online listing on AASA’s site for 30 days Online Spotlight, Preferred, and Featured upgrades on AASA’s Site for 30 days Posted on ECRA, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Package 3 - $5000Package 1 - $1950
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HYA incorporates executive due diligence in the search process. The comprehensive and expanded background checks are completed by independent third-party investigators and include an executive summary allowing for an analysis of findings, not simply dozens of articles and documents for Board members to read. The investigative procedures are comprehensive and thorough with a focus on the public school landscape - well beyond what constituents will produce through a simple internet search. This includes on-site research of primary source documents at relevant county court houses for criminal record history. Each background search requires 7-10 working days to complete.
Two packages are offered. The Comprehensive Package includes a news and social media analysis. The news media investigation provides a better understanding of a candidate’s leadership style, public relations skills and priorities. The news media investigation draws upon over 28,000 specialized publications and 900 newswires in 200 countries and includes 30 years of credible archived information. Special focus is given to publications in communities where the candidate has lived or worked. The social media review includes a review of text and images on sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, personal blogs and industry websites. The analysis provides a summary of candidate generated activity with highlights of negative alerts.
The Basic package was designed in response to requests for a simpler cabinet or principal position background check; it does not include the news and social media analysis.
Executive Due Diligence
Comprehensive$1950
Basic$1100
Personal Profile Summary x x
Social Security Trace x x
County Criminal Record History x x
Federal Criminal Record History x x
County Civil Record History x x
Department of Motor Vehicles License Information x x
Education (Degree) Verification x x
Transunion Credit Report x x
Investigation of all Aliases Identified within Past 7 Years x x
Investigation of all Jurisdictions of Residence, Education, and Employment within Past 7 Years
x x
University and Academic Program Accreditation x x
National Criminal Record History x x
National Sex Offender Search x x
Executive Summary x x
News Media Review (5 year timeframe and up to 20 relevant articles) x
Social Media Review x
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Transition ServicesHYA offers optional transition services that would benefit Boards and new Superintendents during the transition period and the Superintendent’s first year in the school district.
Board Governance Workshop
The Board Governance Workshop requires 3-4 hours and provides the Board the opportunity to clarify the respective roles of the Board and the Superintendent. The workshop addresses the concepts of trusteeship, governance, management, continuous improvement and systematic change. Developing and maintaining effective Board-Superintendent relations, the need for long and short range planning, consensus decision-making, and other components of successful Board service are also discussed at this workshop.
Board Goal Setting & Superintendent Evaluation
To develop and maintain effective Board-Superintendent relations and provide the Board with an opportunity to determine what it desires to have the Superintendent achieve during his/her first two years in the position, goals and the evaluation process must be codified and understood with great clarity. The evaluation process should reinforce the concept of continuous improvement, and should monitor the achievement of the Board’s goals. Processes and instruments for performance evaluation will be provided.
Comprehensive First Year Support
This service includes both the Board Governance Workshop and the Board Goal Setting & Superintendent Evaluation service in addition to ongoing mentoring for the new Superintendent. The mentoring relationship will be designed with the HYA Associate and the new Superintendent with input from the Board. There is a focus on monitoring progress towards attainment of Board goals and facilitation of the Superintendent’s first year evaluation.
Strategic Planning
Improving student outcomes begins with a clear and compelling vision for student success. When a new leader is appointed, a clear and concise strategic plan helps guide decisions and ensures energy is directed toward advancing the priorities of the community as directed by the Board. A disciplined strategic planning process allows school systems to engage stakeholders, build a consensus around what matters, and channel resources accordingly in order to ensure a maximum return on investments. A disciplined strategic planning process provides clarity of purpose as well as a structure to align the organization, its structures, and its policies. This service is typically a 3-6 month engagement.
Governance Dashboards
Governance dashboards help to facilitate, launch, and govern implementation of the district’s strategic plan and give meaningful data for the Board to evaluate the impact and return on investment that strategic goals are having on student achievement, financial, and other system outcomes. The strategic dashboard provides a framework for the Board and Superintendent to communicate the priorities and progress of the school system to the community. This service is a continued service from year to year.
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HYA looks forward to the possibility of working with the Board and assisting with the selection of a new leader. Please contact HYA at 847-724-8465 or at [email protected] with questions or requests for additional information.
Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates1475 E. Woodifled Rd.14th FloorSchaumburg, IL 60173847.724.8465
www.hyasearch.com
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