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WASB Searches
For Applicants: Please visit Application Tips for information regarding our search process or to fill out a Stage One Application.
For Districts:
Board Centered, Superintendent Friendly and Data Driven.
Effective school districts depend on a strong board/administrative team. Hiring a superintendent that fits the district's mission and culture is a critical board decision.
The WASB Search Service provides support to the board in conducting a well-planned, data driven, systematic search that lays the foundation for a governance/management team.
A WASB-facilitated search offers flexibility, cost effectiveness, technological innovations, security, confidentiality and more.
Request a Proposal Packet
Is your district preparing to make the critical decision of selecting your next Superintendent? Please contact Kristin Ruedi to request a Proposal Packet. Operating Principles
The WASB search consultant facilitates the process by providing information and options to the board which makes the final decisions. Community members, staff, students and parents help determine the criteria for selection of the new superintendent through participation in the focus groups. Focus group data is also used to develop written questions for the application package, rating forms and oral questions in the interviews. WASB searches may be posted on a variety of statewide, regional and national Web sites. Individuals who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply. The board is given every application received by WASB on the district's behalf.
Current Wisconsin Searches The Search Process Planning
The first planning meeting involves: determining the extent and the type of community and student involvement in the process, budget and schedule of activities, existing Board Policy, and commitments of individual board members. A subsequent planning meeting entails choosing five or six candidates for the first interview round and reviewing interview questions and procedures. Profile
The consultant assists the board in arriving at the profile of the desired person based on information from focus groups and the Board of Education.
Advertising
Advertising is usually done through the internet on WASB, WASDA, AWSA and Wisconsin's web sites. Search staff consistently find new web sites that offer free advertising. Print advertising is optional.
Internal Review
An internal review can be done by a district committee as approved by the board. The WASB search staff provides a rating form. First Interviews
WASB schedules interviews, provides an interview script and an orientation for conducting a productive interview. This orientation includes tips on the traps to avoid and what to listen for in the interview. One or two finalist(s) and an alternate are chosen. Further Safeguards
The consultant coaches board members on effective reference checking techniques. WASB verifies licensure and conducts an extensive criminal and credit background check. If the finalist(s) pass these steps, they move to the second interview. Second Interviews
The school board and the consultant plan the second round of interviews including who will be involved and the day schedule. There may be feedback to the board from those participating in the process. The board prioritizes their choices. Board Visit to the Finalist's District
Board members decide who will visit the district of their first choice finalist. Contract
The school board or its designee negotiates a contract with the final candidate. The New Superintendent
WASB may assist the district with announcing the new superintendent to the public and the media. Transition services are available during and after the search process is completed. Some transition services maybe team building between the board and the new superintendent and a review of the focus group data to help establish the district's future direction. Search Costs
WASB Search Service is a contracted service. Professional services are offered at an hourly rate plus expenses for travel, mileage, meals, and lodging if necessary. Additional costs include advertising, postage, legal counsel, finalists' travel expenses, and the site visit. Usually, total cost of a search including all expenses is in a range of $4,000 to $10,000 based on the needs of the district and the scope of the search. WASB works with the board to design a search that meets the needs of the district. Beginning the Search
Establish a meeting between the board and a consultant to determine how the WASB search service can meet the needs of your district. |
