Executive Search Consulting Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search consulting services for include:
•    In conjunction with the board, develop a timeline for the recruitment and selection of a superintendent 
•    Inform all the stakeholders of milestones in the process. 
•    Establish a profile of the desired candidate and criteria for the selection (for initial search) and final or comprehensive criteria (for the final candidates). 
•    This profile and criteria should be based on feedback from community and stakeholder surveys, including but not limited to staff, families, and students 
•    Develop a marketing plan for the recruitment and selection of a superintendent 
•    Identify and recruit qualified candidates for the position of superintendent from throughout the nation with a proven history of academic success. 
•    Conduct all aspects of the recruitment process, including the development of a marketing plan, to ensure that qualified individuals apply for the position; advertise and recruit for the position utilizing newspapers, professional journals, institutional placement agencies, and contact with potential candidates throughout the nation, including locally, and using a variety of means. 
•    Upon identification of potential qualified candidates, discuss with these candidates the characteristics of school profile and the criteria of the superintendent, and encourage qualified candidates to apply. 
•    Obtain all relevant background information, including conducting background checks, on the potential candidates to allow full assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate. 
•    The specific background check will be in accordance with school hiring policies 
•    Screen applicants using criteria and conduct a thorough validation of the qualifications of the finalist. 
•    Present procedures for conducting personal background checks, including the depth of verification. 
•    Coordinate the meetings of the school board and advise the school board as necessary. 
•    Provide methods describing how the firm proposes to assist the school board in narrowing the field of candidates. 
•    Develop interview questions and process for finalists 
•    Provide a list of finalists, along with a brief profile, to the board. 
•    Present procedures for advising the board on salary and benefit expectations of the leading candidates. 
•    Send letters of confirmation and regret. 
•    Maintain confidentiality of all information provided or maintained by the consultant in rendering services to schools. 
•    Ensure a smooth start via a transition meeting with the new superintendent and representatives of the school board. 
•    Consultant is responsible for making all of its own travel arrangements for any work executed under this contract.
•    The consultant shall allocate 2-3 days in the district for stakeholder engagement. 
•    The consultant will conduct interviews and focus group sessions. 
•    If the school board requests additional days in the district, hotel, and meal accommodations shall not exceed the GSA per diem rate for each day’s stay. 
•    Conduct a second search at no additional cost to the division if, within six (6) months, the selected candidate is terminated for reasons involving performance and competency.