McPherson & Jacobson LLC

Presentation to

East Baton Rouge Schools

Recruiting and Hiring a Quality Superintendent

Presented by

Dr. Gerald Keller Mr. John Smith

and Ms. Loe Dunn

Background of McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

Conducted searches since 1991

Placed over 425 superintendents

80 Consultants in 23 states & D.C.

Founded in 1991

90% Retention last five years

66% Retention last ten years

50% + Retention since 1991

The Process Open and complete process

“We are with you until the end.”

Confidentiality

Work with board in consensus-building

Meet with stakeholders and summarize

Actively recruit—no stable of candidates

Phase V provides a year commitment

Guarantee our service

YOUR INVESTMENT

Phase I

Identify with the Board the most important characteristics of the new superintendent.

Establish appropriate timelines and target dates for the selection process.

Determine appropriate advertising venues.

M&J Website

Phase II

Meet with groups identified by the board to provide stakeholder input into the selection process.

Develop promotional literature and brochures announcing the vacancy.

Prepare and place announcement of vacancy.

Brochure Brochure

Phase II (continued)

Develop an application unique to your vacancy that reflects the selection criteria determined by the board.

Send out and receive all application materials.

Actively recruit applicants who will meet the district’s needs.

Phase II (continued)

Assist the board in determining compensation parameters

Keep all applicants informed of their status in the selection process.

Phase III

Evaluate each applicant against the selection criteria.

Conduct reference and background checks.

Review candidates with the board and assist the board in determining which candidates it will interview.

Assist the board in developing a set of interview questions that reflect the identified selection criteria and characteristics.

Send a letter to all applicants who will not be interviewed.

Phase IV Coordinate interview and visitation

procedures.

Assist the groups identified by the board in procedures for meeting each candidate and providing feedback to the board.

Coordinate visitation procedures for the candidate’s spouse.

Phase IV (continued)

Assist the board in making final arrangements for each candidate’s visit.

Contact all finalists and schedule their interview dates.

Personally contact each finalist who wasn’t hired.

Phase V

Establish performance objectives for new superintendent.

Provide evaluative procedures for a six-month and one-year evaluation.

Provide a one year guarantee.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Revising superintendent’s job description

Developing effective contract

Negotiating contract with finalist

Scheduling visit to finalist’s district

WEBSITE www.macnjake.com

PHONE 888-375-4814

402-991-7031

FAX 402-991-7168

CONTACT INFORMATION

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