Temporary School Staff, Inc. ©2009    
 P.O. Box 1547

            Dearborn, Michigan 48121

                       

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Thomas D. McLennan & Associates
Educational/Management Consultants

 

 

 

Thomas D. McLennan & Associates is a reliable, professional consulting service with much experience in the Superintendent Search process. We are based in the metropolitan Detroit area. The Consultants and their Associates will maintain the highest ethical standards and observe all statutory requirements of the State of Michigan and the Federal Government as applicable to this process.

 

Other related links:

  Superintendent Search Service Overview

 

        A Synopsis of the Superintendent Search Process



      Sample Fee Schedule

 

 

 

This timeline is to serve a guide. It is understood that Board schedules may necessitate some modification. Specific dates are to be determined in consultation with the Board.

 

 

The time span for the expedited search is much shorter than that of a traditional search.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Timeline Overview

 

Traditional Timeline Phase #1

Consultation with the Board of Education

Brochure and Ads
  - Development of copy
  - Final approval by Board of Education
  - Printing
  - Development of mailing list
  - Mailing
  - Development and placement of ads

 

Deadline for Applications

 

Ø  First Screening

 

Ø  Second Screening

               Selection of interviewees

 

Ø  Board Training
   Review of questions to be used in the interview

 

 

Traditional Timeline Phase #2

Ø   First interviews

Ø  Second Interviews

Ø  Selection of Top Candidates  - Discussion with Consultant

Ø  Negotiation of Terms of Employment and Development of Contract  

Ø  Final Selection

Ø  Introduction to Community

 

 

 

Expedited Timeline phase #1

Ø  Consultation with the Board of Education

 

Ø  Discussion on the Superintendent's Role

 

Ø  Determination of Board Objectives in Beginning the Search

 

Ø  Finalization of Superintendent's Role

 


Consultation with Board of Education


        Review of selection criteria

        Review of community input
        Presentation of letter of invitation
        Discussion regarding invitees

 

 Deadline for Response to Letter of Invitation

 

Ø  Screening
         Selection of Interviewees

 

Ø  Board Training (as needed)

                      Determination regarding community participation

 

                      Development of questions in essential areas of inquiry

 

Expedited Timeline phase #2

Ø  First interviews

Ø  Second Interviews

Ø  Selection of Top Candidates
         Visit candidate's district if appropriate

Ø  Negotiation of Terms of Employment and Development of Contract

Ø  Final Selection

Ø  Introduction to Community

 

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