Superintendent Search Services

The vendor is required to provide superintendent search services for include:
•    Create an effective, expeditious procedure to assist the governing board in selecting the most qualified superintendent with the intent of board approval of the selected candidate on April 2026. 
•    Develop a plan and process to support a customized recruitment process for a nationwide superintendent search with the intent of awarding a contract to the selected candidate with an assumed start date of July 1, 2026 
•    Provide advice and assistance to the governing board in the overall search, including the interview process. 
•    Recommend a search process which includes input from all stakeholder groups, including but not limited to the governing board, administrators, staff, parents, students, community members, and leaders. 
•    Develop a candidate profile and job description, with input from the governing board, district and community. 
•    Prepare and distribute materials and advertise nationally and statewide for the position. 
•    Identify and solicit applications from superior candidates nationwide.
•    Encourage qualified internal and external candidates to apply. 
•    Communicate with and manage candidates’ expectations, coordinate and facilitate the interview process and arrange any site visits.
•    Prepare reports and recommendations to the board as requested, including information on the candidate pool. 
•    Evaluate and rank qualified applicants in accordance with the criteria developed. 
•    Arrange, manage, and facilitate initial interviews with the governing board and, subsequently, additional rounds, as necessary. 
•    Conduct in-depth reference and background checks and investigations on all interviewees, as required, including extensive reference checks of the identified finalists. 
•    Assist the governing board in developing a transition plan.
•    Notify unsuccessful candidates appropriately. 
•    Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process. 
•    Perform other services in the conduct of the search, as needed. 
•    Positive appointments to garner trust with the board and community. 
•    Able to communicate with the community in multiple languages.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 20, 2025