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Frequently Asked Questions |
Board Member Question: What is the advantage of hiring the NASB Superintendent Search Service vs. the board doing the search without assistance?
Answer: NASB Superintendent Search Service works in partnership with the board to meet the specific needs of the board and district. The search service facilitates the process while the board has complete ownership and authority to define how the search is carried out. The NASB Superintendent Search Service staff provides a very meticulous search protocol. This attention to detail ensures the search staff provides complete accountability to the board throughout the search process. We provide a credible and proven process and to validate our success we provide the names of board members and superintendents who willingly serve as References to share their personal experience and perspective. Finally, the assistance of the NASB Superintendent Search Service saves the board a great deal of time and work.
Board Member Question: What is the success record of the NASB search service?
Answer: NASB Superintendent Search Services bring 28 years of experience to the search process, staff members have worked with more than 265 Boards of Education hiring a superintendent, and in the last three years dominated the search service industry in the State of Nebraska placing 36 superintendents. Experience
The Association provides a progressive service. We maintain a continual assessment of the search service in order that we may ensure we provide each board with a search that is conducted with an uncompromised standard of excellence.
Board Member Question: How long will the search take?
Answer: Ideally, a search will take approximately two to three months. NASB Superintendent Search Service would recommend that the superintendent vacancy be advertised for a minimum of 30 days. In addition, this timeframe allows for the board to define the attributes, seek input from staff and community, and allow consultants the appropriate amount of time to complete reference screening and for the board to conduct interviews. The board will establish the timeline to meet their needs.
Board Member Question: What is the role of staff and community in the search process?
Answer: A superintendent search provides a tremendous opportunity for the board to engage staff and community in a very important task. Inviting the input of key stakeholders such as staff, students, parents, and community members gives them a voice in the process. Stakeholders provide important feedback to the board of education.
Board Member Question: Does the NASB Superintendent Search Service provide a guarantee to ensure complete satisfaction?
Answer: Yes, NASB Superintendent Search Service provides the board a two-year guarantee for services provided. The board’s satisfaction is guaranteed and the Association will work diligently to ensure complete board satisfaction is achieved. In the event the newly hired superintendent would leave the district during the first year of service, NASB search staff will reopen the search only charging the district for incurred expenses.
Board Member Question: Is it necessary for the board to visit the home district of a candidate and/or the group of candidates interviewing with the board?
Answer: The board may wish to conduct a site visit to confirm the impressions received and noted during the formal interview. NASB Superintendent Search Services will provide assistance with arrangements and the details of the site visit.
Board Member Question: Does the NASB Superintendent Search Service maintain a stable of applicants?
Answer: No. The NASB Superintendent Search Service purpose is to assist the board of education to identify and hire the most qualified candidate, not to help applicants find a job. The NASB Superintendent Search Service is committed to helping the board identify the very best applicant possible.
Board Member Question: How does the board decide how much to pay a superintendent?
Answer: The NASB Superintendent Search Service will provide the board with current and complete data regarding superintendent compensation for the board’s consideration. The board collectively defines the base salary and benefit package offered to the candidate of their choice.
Board Member Question: What if the board is not convinced they have found the right person for the job?
Answer: The Association will provide assistance until the board is pleased with the final candidate.
Board Member Question: What services will the NASB Superintendent Search Service provide to a board that wishes to conduct their own superintendent search?
Answer: The NASB Superintendent Search Service will provide services and assistance to boards that wish to carry out their own search without the use of a search firm. NASB will post the vacancy on the NASB search website at Current Positions Available, publish a link to the district website, and forward interview protocol and sample interview questions for the board’s consideration.
Board Member Question: Who would I speak to about hiring NASB Superintendent Search Services to assist our board with a superintendent search?
Answer: NASB Superintendent Search Service Director, Marcia Herring, would appreciate the opportunity to speak to you regarding how the Association Search Service might be of assistance as the board embarks on this important task. You may contact Marcia Herring via Email or toll free at 1.800.422.4572.
Board Member Question: Do board members qualify for NASB Awards of Achievement Program points if NASB Superintendent Search Service conducts the superintendent search?
Answer: Yes, if your board would hire the NASB Superintendent Search Service to conduct your superintendent search, all board members receive awards of achievement points.
Board Member Question: Will the Association conduct a background check on applicants?
Answer: Yes, the Association will conduct a criminal background check, credit check, and Adult/Child Abuse check on each individual the board selects to interview. NASB Superintendent Search Service provides documentation to validate the background checks and results.
Board Member Question: How can I find out more information about NASB Superintendent Search Service?
Answer: NASB Superintendent Search staff would welcome the opportunity to provide additional information and/or meet and discuss how our professional superintendent search service may be of assistance to your board and district. You may email Marcia at mherring@nasbonline.org or phone 1.800.422.4572 to acquire more information or to schedule a convenient time to meet.