The Board President’s Role During a Superintendent Search Process
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At HYA, we know that your district is unique and we understand that a comprehensive process does not meet the needs of all districts. We will work with your district to build a board workshop that best fits your needs.
The first step in the board workshop is a discussion, led by HYA, that educates the board and superintendent on current best practices. This provides everyone with common ground for further discussion. A review of publications related to board governance are the basis for discussion. Recent articles and case studies form the foundation for reflection and protocol development.
Current district policies and practices are reviewed. This may include the superintendent’s contract, the superintendent evaluation process, and the board strategic plan.
The second phase of HYA’s board workshop process is reflection. In this phase, a survey and/or interviews is/are conducted by HYA. The survey was developed to help the board and superintendent work together and engage in meaningful discussion on how well it works together on several dimensions:
In the final phase of the board workshop process, HYA facilitates the development of protocols and agreements related to board and superintendent relations. Including, but not limited to:
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Ramapo Indian Hills
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Board workshops include the following:
A board workshop is typically a two day engagement.
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