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Edmonds School District Superintendent Search Calendar
2016 (Northwest Leadership Associates - Final)
January 14, 2016
Board interviews search consultants (work session)
January 19, 2016 Board continues interviews with NW Leadership Associates and discusses a search plan and timeline (work session) •
January 26, 2016
Board approves NW Leadership Associates as search consultant (open meeting).
January 27, 2016
Begin finalizing brochure/position announcement to begin recruitment
January 29, 2016
Vacancy announcement emailed to 3000+ nationwide
February 2, 2016 (or earlier)
Position description and leadership profile survey on district web
• Provides for input from all stakeholders February 9-10, 2016
Focus group meetings with stakeholder groups identified by Board
February 23, 2016
Mid-search report / preparation for interview phase (work session)
March 4, 2016
Application deadline
March 10, 2016 Screening report to board (work session) • Review qualifications of applicants to select preliminary interviewees
March 19, 2016
Preliminary interviews (work session)
• Executive Session to evaluate qualifications of preliminary interviewees will be held following preliminary interviews and/or the following Monday, 3/21.
March 28 and 29
Final interviews One candidate each day; schedule to be developed, but will include:
• Schools and district office visits • Meetings with students and staff • Dinner with Board (Executive Session to evaluate candidate
qualifications) • Interview with Board in Executive Session to evaluate qualifications • March 31 – community forum for 3 finalists
April 1- April 8, 2016 Site visits (if needed)
Final reference checking Contract negotiations
April 12, 2016 or ASAP
Contract to be offered • Open board meeting • Offer to be pre-negotiated by consultant
July 1, 2016
Selected superintendent reports
Northwest Leadership Associates
presents an invitation to apply for the position ofSUPERINTENDENTEDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lynnwood, Washington
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Edmonds School District'sBoard of Directors is seekingan outstanding educationalleader to apply for theposition of Superintendent tobegin July 1, 2016.
For best consideration, applyby March 4, 2016.
Mark Venn, Jim Howard, andDennis RayNorthwest LeadershipAssociates
THE BOARD
Susan PhillipsPresident
Diana White
Carin Chase
Ann McMurray Gary Noble
About the DistrictSchools: (21,511 students)
Elementary schools (K6): 20Elementary schools (K8): 2Middle schools (78): 4High schools (912): 4 comprehensive high schools, 1alternative learning high school (Scriber Lake), and 1 alternativelearning K12 (Edmonds Heights K12)eLearning Academy (912): 1
The Edmonds School District hasengaged students, staff, families,partners, and the broader community inour Strategic Direction. Together, wehave identified results we want for ourcommunity's students. Our Strategic Direction (Our 'TrueNorth')
Effective Learning for All StudentsEach student is engaged in meaningful and relevantlearning, every day. We provide comprehensiveeducational programs and a wide variety of activities thatbuild a solid foundation of knowledge and skills,encourage mindful higherlevel thinking, and inspire allstudents to pursue their interests.
Equity of OpportunityEach student experiences a diverse, inclusive culturewhere all people are valued. Adults work to meetstudents' individual needs and remove institutional andsocial barriers to their personal success.
P 3rd Grade Early LearningEach student has a supportive, equitable educationalfoundation and is on track to be performing at gradelevel by third grade. We work closely with families andcommunity partners to connect and align our schoolswith local resources to maximize early learning.
Graduates Who Are Ready for LifeEach student is equipped with the knowledge and skillsneeded to be resilient, participating citizens who areprepared to pursue and accomplish educational, life, andworkrelated interests after high school.
For additional information about the district, visit our website:www.edmonds.wednet.edu
COMPENSATION
The School Board willnegotiate a multiyearcontract with a salarycommensurate with schooldistricts of similar size inWashington.
Each Student Learning, Every Day!
About the CommunityThe Edmonds School District coversapproximately 36 square miles in southSnohomish County and includes thecommunities of Brier, Edmonds,Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace,Woodway, and portions ofunincorporated Snohomish County.Lynnwood is located just 16 miles northof Seattle and minutes from ferries,
mountains, wineries, and more. Float a river, hike a mountain trail, orenjoy beautiful city parks, extensive public art, historic Heritage Park,an aquatic center, a municipal golf course, and a myriad of diversedining options.For information about Snohomish County & Cities visithttp://www.snohomish.org/about/cities
Challenges and Opportunities
Support a unified leadershipteam that, in turn, will developcomprehensive managementsystems to ensure success forthe district's students, schools,and staff.Facilitate the articulation of aclear and inspiring educationalvision for the district that can beshared and supported by allstakeholders.Maintain the many areas of academic excellence within thedistrict while developing and enhancing programs that engagestudents not currently experiencing success, including theincreasing number of students living in poverty.Support completion of facilities plans currently underway anddevelop a comprehensive plan to address future needs of thedistrict.Manage educational opportunities for a diverse population ofstudents where over 100 languages other than English arespoken at home.Continue ongoing work to enhance cultural learning, build equityleadership capacity, and support equity of opportunity initiativesin the district.Retain and enhance the district's strong staff at all levelsthrough the recruitment of outstanding new employees andcontinuation of the focus on staff development.
Qualities and Qualifications
Leadership skills required todevelop and pursue a sharedvision for excellence that can besupported by all.Ability to build trust at all levelsthrough collaboration and anopen and transparent leadershipstyle.A peopleoriented individual withunquestioned humility, honesty,and integrity.A creative and innovative mind that anticipates the future, withthe ability to help others accept change.Excellent communication skills including the ability andwillingness to listen intently to a wide variety of perspectives.A passion for educational success for all students.An ambassador/advocate for the district within the community.Have or qualify for a Washington State superintendentcredential.
Doctorate preferred or willingness to pursue same.Willingness to reside within the district.
Application Procedures and TimelineFor full consideration, please submit the following material by March 4,2016.
A formal letter of applicationA completed application form (available from Mark Venn,contact information below)A current resumeAt least five, but no more than seven, letters of recommendationA statement explaining how your qualifications and experienceprepares you to meet the challenges and opportunities outlinedin this vacancy announcement (this should be submitted as aseparate document, with no more than one page for each of thechallenges/opportunities)
Application material should be submitted electronically (PDF orWord format preferred) to:
Mark VennNorthwest Leadership Associates
PO Box 277Clear Lake, WA [email protected]
3607702182
Inquiries and requests for materials may also be made to Jim Howard, [email protected], 5099814676.
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Edmonds Superintendent Search Finalist Schedule 3/29/16
8:00 a.m. Conversation with Nick Brossoit at District Office
8:30 a.m. Conversation with Chris Hansen at District Office
8:50 a.m. – 9:15 Travel to Lynnwood HS (check in at office with Principal Dave Golden)
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 LHS Student Led Tour, meet staff
10:00 a.m. -10:20 Travel to Scriber Lake HS (check in at office with Principal Andrea Hillman)
10:20 a.m. – 11:00 - SLH Student Led Tour, meet staff
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 Travel to District office (ESC)
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 Meet ESC staff –Debby Carter introduce candidate – candidate statement (10 min.) – open floor to questions (Board Rooms)
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 Brown Bag Lunch with Superintendent’s Staff (Conf. Room 201)
12:45 p.m. -1:00 Travel to Alderwood Middle School (check in at office with Principal Erin Murphy)
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 Tour AMS, meet secondary staff
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 Travel to Beverly Elementary (check in at office with Principal Ryan Henderson)
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 Tour BEV, meet elementary staff
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 Travel to ESC on 3/28-29; CPM, 3/30
3:00 pm. – 3:45 Meet with Program Directors and Managers at ESC on 3/28-29; CPM on 3/30 – Debby Carter introduce candidate – candidate statement (10 min) - open floor to questions (Board Rooms)
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 Short Break
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 Meet with Principals and Asst. Princpals @ ESC on 3/28-29; CPM on 3/30 – Debby Carter introduce candidate – candidate statement (10 min) – open floor to questions (Board Rooms)
4:45 p.m. – 4:50 Travel to eLearning Academy (College Place Middle, Room 30), on 3/28-29; already there on 3/30.
4:50 p.m. – 5:15 Tour eLearning Academy with Katie Bjornsted
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 Travel to Anthony’s Restaurant, Edmonds
5:30 p.m. – 6:45 Dinner with Board
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 Travel to ESC
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 School Board Interview (Executive Session – Conf. Room 201)
8:00 p.m. School Board Debrief (Executive Session – Conf. Room 201)
Forums on 3/31 at Meadowdale high school
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6:30 p.m. - Community Forums – Meadowdale auditorium – Agenda includes: - Consultants introduce search process and norms for forum, introduce school board members, Board President introduces candidate, opening statement by candidate, open floor to questions
6:30 p.m. Candidate #1
7:15 p.m. Candidate #2
8:00 p.m. Candidate #3
9:00 p.m. Board in executive session (Conf. Room 201)
