McPherson & Jacobson LLC Presentation to East Baton Rouge Schools
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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
THANK YOU!
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