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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 information:
 Superintendent Search
Service Overview
Timeline of Superintendent
Search
Sample
Fee Schedule
Should
the selected superintendent leave within a year for reasons other than
death, consultant shall conduct a new search with a minimal additional fee.
The Board shall cover all expenses in this additional search.
Thomas D. McLennan &
Associates is UNIQUE because:
· This
firm has first-hand, long-term experience in school district governance and
with the superintendent search process.
· Professor
McLennan has a unique perspective on the importance of matching leadership
style to the needs of each school board and community.
· This
firm includes individuals with superintendent experience, school
experience, a university perspective and knowledge of the legal aspects of
the search process.
Our contacts are national in
scope. We offer a variety of search approaches designed to meet your
special needs.
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P.O. Box 1547
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
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Superintendent Search Process
Synopsis
Development of Criteria for Selection
The
Board of Education will identify the personal and professional qualities
that the Board considers to be essential in a Superintendent candidate.
Formal Advertising and Informal Contacts
to Produce a List of Applicants
If the
Board selects a traditional search process, a position posting will be
developed and the Board will be advised regarding appropriate organizations
and publications that should be used to circulate the posting.
The
Board will develop the salary range and benefit package for inclusion in
the posting.
The
Board and the Consultant will organize, develop and provide for
distribution a brochure and develop advertisements for use in appropriate
publications.
Review of Applications and Selection of
Candidates
The
Consultant will provide an office location for the receipt of all
applications, establish a file of the applications, acknowledge all
applications received and notify all candidates not selected for interview.
Screening Criteria
The
Consultant will work with school district employees, selected students,
members of the community and others as recommended by the Board in order to
receive their input, commentary and recommendations regarding the criteria
that should be considered in the
selection of the Superintendent. This input shall be summarized by the
Consultant and provided to the Board. This approach is generally used only
with the Traditional Search process.
A copy
of the criteria as determined by the Board shall be provided to candidates
and made available to interested parties as directed by the Board. (The
Board will review the community criteria prior to finalizing the
development of the postings.)
The
Consultant will provide initial screening of the credentials of the
candidates, seek clarification of credential information, if necessary and
appropriate, and provide a listing to the Board of those candidates who
meet their screening criteria and a listing of those candidates who do not.
The
credentials of the candidates will be reviewed with the Board during a
screening session that meets all state and federal statutory requirements.
Interview Process
Working
with the Consultant, the Board will determine the process to be followed
regarding community interviews and the level of community participation in
the process.
An
initial set of questions concerning the most essential areas of inquiry will
be developed with the assistance of the Consultant.
Training
will be provided to the Board of Education in preparation for the interview
process. The Consultant will be present at all interviews to assist the
Board.
Selection of Top Candidates
Prior to
the final interview of the top candidates, the Board may wish to visit the
districts in which the candidates are currently employed. The Consultant
will assist with preparations for the onsite visit.
Negotiation of Terms of Employment and
Development of Contract
The
Consultant is available to represent the Board in discussions with the
candidate regarding development of an employment contract. That expense is
included in the Consultant fee presented with this proposal.
Final Selection and Introduction to the
Community
The
formal resolution appointing the Superintendent should take place following
the consideration of and agreement upon significant contract terms.
The
Consultant will prepare the brochures for distribution. They should include
pertinent information which can be used to announce the appointment of the
Superintendent and introduce the Superintendent to the community.
Completion of Consultant’s
Obligation
The
Consultant’s obligation shall conclude with the employment of a
Superintendent by the Board from the group of candidates resulting from the
screening process or upon the rejection by the Board of all of the
candidates. If the Board rejects all candidates, at the request of the
Board, the Consultant will conduct an additional posting and screening of
candidates. Prior to initiating the added posting and screening of
candidates, the cost to the Board for the added Consultant service shall be
agreed to by the Board and the Consultant.
If the
Board of Education decides to withdraw from this search process within
thirty (30) calendar days of the signing of this contract, the Board of
Education shall pay the Consultant, Thomas D. McLennan and Associates, the
amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and the full obligation of the
Board shall be satisfied with the exception of any printing, advertising
costs, travel or other expenses which the Consultant provided. Such
expenses are the obligation of the Board and are in addition to the amount
the Board agrees to pay the Consultant in the event of cancellation. The
payment of the $1,000 shall be made within 30 calendar days of the
Board’s notification to the Consultant.
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