Temporary School Staff, Inc. ©2008

Timeline

 

 

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 information:

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.

 

~TSS~

Temporary School Staff

P.O. Box 1547

Dearborn, Michigan 48121

 

 

Superintendent Search Timeline

 


Traditional Timeline

Expedited Timeline

Phase I

Phase I

bulletConsultation with the Board of Education

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

 

bulletDeadline for Applications

 

bulletFirst Screening

 

bulletSecond Screening

    - Selection of interviewees

 

bulletBoard Training
  - Review of questions to be used in

    the interview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¨ Consultation with the Board of Education

 

¨ Discussion on the Superintendent's Role

 

¨ Determination of Board Objectives in Beginning the Search

 

¨ Finalization of Superintendent's Role

 


bulletConsultation with Board of Education


        Review of selection criteria

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

 

 

bulletDeadline for Response to Letter of Invitation

 

bulletScreening
         Selection of Interviewees

 

*       Board Training (as needed)

Determination regarding community                          participation

 

 

Development of questions in essential areas of inquiry

Phase 2

Phase 2                                                                                        

*      First interviews

 

 

*       Second Interviews

 

*       Selection of Top Candidates  - Discussion with Consultant

 

 

*       Negotiation of Terms of Employment and Development of Contract  

 

 

*       Final Selection

 

 

*       Introduction to Community

*      First interviews

 

 

*      Second Interviews

 

 

*        Selection of Top Candidates
 - Visit candidate's district if appropriate

 

 

*       Negotiation of Terms of Employment and Development of Contract

 

 

*       Final Selection

 

 

*       Introduction to Community