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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Discussion of Superintendent Search Process (60 Mins/Information)
Item Type:Information
Background:

Alameda Unified School District Superintendent Sean McPhetridge announced his resignation effective June 30, 2019. The Board of Education of the Alameda School District is in the process of conducting a Superintendent Search for purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Eric Andrew and Juan Garza of Leadership Associates, an executive search firm, were selected during a public Board meeting on March 12th to advise the Board in this important process. Today, the Board will meet with Leadership Associates to discuss the following:

 

  1. Overview of search process
  2. Board/search firm protocols during the search
  3. Timeline for the search
  4. Board input regarding desired qualities and characteristics of new superintendent
  5. Board recommendation regarding community and staff groups to participate in input sessions with Leadership Associates consults
  6. Discussion of online survey
AUSD LCAP Goals:3. Support parent/guardian development as knowledgeable partners and effective advocates for student success.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
Fiscal Analysis
Recommendation:This item is presented for information only.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#3 - Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure student success.| #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.
Submitted By:Eric Andrew and Juan Garza of Leadership Associates