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Task
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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DATE(S)
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Orientation Meeting/ Overview of Process
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE (decisions) (NESDEC provides guidelines)
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February 27, 2024
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Anticipated Start Date for New Superintendent
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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July 1, 2024
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Develop Invitational Letter & Online Ad
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NESDEC: Develops letter and ads; SCHOOL COMMITTEE/LIAISON: Final approval;
NESDEC website announcement posted as soon as info is available.
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By February 13, 2024
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Distribute Letter, Advertise, Post Vacancy on Web Sites, Begin Recruiting
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NESDEC Website and Recruiting Network
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February 14, 2024 and ongoing
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School Committee approval of focus groups
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School Committee determine focus groups/interviews
- Admin; Staff; Community/ Parents. District schedules and notifies public, etc.
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By February 26, 2024
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Community Needs Assessment
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NESDEC conducts online survey, focus groups/interviews and develops candidate profile.
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March 11, 13, & 14,
2024
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Candidate Profile Submitted
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE/NESDEC
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Draft to SC by March 21; approved by
March 26
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Screening Committee Selection: Advertise/Recruit and Select Members.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE/LIAISON
(NESDEC provides guidance)
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By March 12, 2024
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Begin Review of Applications – (i.e. Application Deadline)
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NESDEC
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March 25, 2024
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Complete/Organize Applicant Files
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NESDEC
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March 25-April 3, 2024
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1st Interview/Selection Workshop with Screening Committee (2-3 hrs)
2nd Screening Committee Workshop (1-2 hrs)
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NESDEC & SCREENING COMMITTEE
Meeting 1: Review procedures, develop questions, set interview schedule, distribute application packets
Meeting 2: Review applications, affirm interview schedule
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April 4, 2024
April 8, 2024
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Preliminary Interviews of Selected Applicants
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SCREENING COMMITTEE
(NESDEC will set up interviews and notify candidates of status)
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April 10, 11, 12
(possibly 15 if
needed), 2024
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Determine Candidates to Recommend to School Committee by Date Noted
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SCREENING COMMITTEE
candidates listed alphabetically
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April 16-18, 2024
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First Agreement in Principle with Finalists and Verify Credentials
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NESDEC
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April 22, 2024
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Announce Finalists to School Committee
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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April 23, 2024
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Finalist Interviews and candidate visits to South Kingstown
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(NESDEC will set up interviews and notify candidates of status)
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Orientation with school committee for finalist interviews April 23, 2024
Finalist Interviews Week of April 29, 2024
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Visits to Finalists’ Districts (Optional)
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
(NESDEC will set up visits)
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Week of May 6, 2024
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Second Agreement in Principle with Finalists and Verify Credentials
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NESDEC
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Week of May 6, 2024
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Select Superintendent
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
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May 7, 2024
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