River Charter Schools is recruiting for a new superintendent who will begin on July 1, 2024
The School Board is working with Leadership Associates to conduct a rigorous nationwide search. As part of the process, the board will solicit input from the community in an open forum and with surveys. This website will provide updates on the search and information for the public. The board will also provide updates at regularly scheduled board meetings and future press releases.
Below is the Superintendent Search Timeline. Please refer to it often, as the schedule could change.
The community can provide input through online surveys and community forums/stakeholder engagement sessions. With the assistance of Leadership Associates, the Board will seek, receive, consider, and review input from the community, review all candidate applications, conduct interviews, and select the candidate.
LCS Parents’ Zoom Meeting
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024 ⋅ 5:30pm – 6:15pm (Pacific Time – Los Angeles)
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https://sccoe.zoom.us/j/93188678923
Meeting ID: 931 8867 8923
DECS Parents’ Zoom Meeting
Wednesday Feb 7, 2024 ⋅ 5:15pm – 5:45pm (Pacific Time – Los Angeles)
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https://sccoe.zoom.us/j/92877098297
Meeting ID: 928 7709 8297
You are invited to attend a Special Board meeting regarding the search for a new Superintendent.
The Board is working with Leadership Associates to conduct a rigorous, nationwide search. The Board will seek, receive, consider, and review all input from the community, review all candidate applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board, and select the new Superintendent.
The Board will approve and publish a timeline which will reflect these details. Please check back if the timeline is not yet posted. These dates are subject to change as the search process continues.
The Board will be soliciting input on the characteristics, experience, and skills desired in the next Superintendent via an online survey and educational partners conference sessions.
All information gathered will be presented to the Board and then compiled, summarized, and incorporated into the Superintendent Position Profile / Description, which will be published here following the Board review.
By law, the Board is solely responsible for hiring the new Superintendent. The Board will seek, receive, and consider all input from the community, review all applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board, and select the new Superintendent.
Updates regarding the Superintendent search process will be posted here. The Board will also provide updates at its regularly scheduled board meetings and future press releases.
All application materials, including the names of applicants and any other personally identifiable information, are confidential under law.
8. What are the advantages of hiring a search firm for the superintendent search process?
A search firm can provide valuable assistance in recruiting, screening, and conducting interviews for superintendent candidates, saving the district time and resources. Their extensive network and ability to recruit can bring a larger pool of qualified candidates for consideration, enhancing the chances of finding the perfect match for the district.
9. What is a confidential superintendent search?
A confidential superintendent search means that all applicants for the position of superintendent of schools will apply directly to the search consultants. The board will work together with the search firm to identify, from the entire applicant pool, who meets our criteria and who we would like to interview. The board will see ALL applications, but they will first be submitted to the search firm.
10. Why is a confidential search necessary?
This process is followed to attract sitting superintendents and other education professionals who may prefer that their candidacy for the position not be made public. Without confidentiality, there is often a very limited pool of candidates for the position of superintendent. Conducting a confidential search increases the likelihood that the most qualified candidates will apply for the position.