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Waterville Superintendent/Principal Search

TIMELINE

September 28-October 9

Gather input from stakeholders (TWO Board members per meeting)

. Staff

. ASB

. Parents

. Coaches

. Web site survey

  1. What traits/characteristics would you like to see in the next Superintendent/Principal

  1. What skills are needed in the next Superintendent/Principal

Take feedback and input, tabulate and prepare to share

October 21  Board meeting 

  • Discuss the feedback in an open meeting

  •  Additions/Deletions to the feedback

  • Discuss final timeline for the search

  • Determine a salary range by comparing like-size districts.

  • Prepare an advertisement

  • Attend the WSSDA conference in Spokane with the position “open”.  Share the position with others

November 19- January 15

Post the position on the district web and social media

Take applications

January 15- February 1

.Screen applications 

.Select those to be interviewed (Executive Session)

Form committees to assist in the interview process (parent, staff, student, etc)

February 8-16

Conduct final interviews ( full day per candidate)

March 1

Announce selection or consider other options

March 1-July 1

Transition the finalist into the position

July 1

New Superintendent reports