Our record speaks for itself
The most important decision a board can make is selecting a new superintendent. The California School Boards Association's Executive Search Services offers an extensive and comprehensive process that guides the board through this critical time with ease and professionalism.
Our process is tried and true and one that is well organized, timely and thorough. For three decades, CSBA's Executive Search Services has been recognized as a leader in conducting statewide and national searches for districts large and small, from urban to rural. We've earned our rock-solid reputation based on the integrity and openness of the process and our commitment to the involvement of the board as the decision-maker. These are important factors to board members looking for their district's next top executive.
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Selection is key:
On average, over the past five years, one out of every 10 California school districts has selected a new superintendent. Just as a person's "track record" is extremely important in hiring new personnel, that track record is equally important in every aspect of hiring a search firm or outside consultant. CSBA's Executive Search Services can boast that through our service: 98 percent of the superintendents hired in the last two years are still in place; 89 percent of the superintendents hired in the last five years are still in place; and 29 percent of the superintendents selected in the last five years were women and 18 percent were minorities.
Unique features of a CSBA search:
We develop and execute a comprehensive search timeline. We involve stakeholders in establishing criteria and a leadership profile. We include stakeholders in the process as an advisory panel, if desired by the board. From our ethnically diverse team of current and former superintendents and educators, an adviser will be selected to work with the board throughout the search process. We utilize a network of contacts and the expertise of our consultants team to recruit candidates who most closely match the leadership profile developed by the board. We provide extensive screening and reference checks on finalists, measured against the leadership profile.
Success Stories
"It was a delightful and fruitful experience working with (the adviser) and staff. I am very happy with the results of our search and would recommend CSBA highly in this regard!" — board president
"The process was professionally done. Good personnel practices." — board president
"Very inclusive and professional. Lots of input from various sectors was allowed and encouraged." — board member
"I found the CSBA superintendent selection process to be very thorough and efficient. I was informed, in a timely manner, of how the process was proceeding and what to expect next. The CSBA representative was thoughtful and considerate of my interests and needs in addition to those of the board of trustees." — newly hired superintendent