Elementary Principal Search Process Begins in December

Superintendent David Quattrone announced that an external consultant will facilitate the search for an Elementary Principal, beginning in early December. Dr. Martin G. Brooks, Director of the Tri-State Consortium, will conduct focus group sessions with members of the Board of Education, staff, parents, and district leaders. Brooks will summarize the results for the public at the December 19th Board of Education. The position will be advertised in January, and the screening process will begin in February. Dr. Brooks will also help screen candidates and orient the interviewing committee. A recommendation and appointment are scheduled for the spring.

Parents and staff members are invited to complete a survey regarding the needs of the school. The survey is available here, and responses should be submitted no later than December 6th. 

Parents and staff members are also invited to participate in the open sessions on December 12th, facilitated by our consultant. The focus groups will focus on such questions as what school attributes would attract a high quality candidate to Bronxville, what are the leadership tasks facing the new principal, and what are the personal characteristics sought in a new principal. The specific schedule is as follows:

December 9	On-line survey for staff and parents
December 12	Consultant meets with focus groups in Fireplace Room ·         8:00 AM     Board ·         10:00 AM   Parents ·         11:30 AM   Faculty and Staff ·         1:00 PM     Principals and Central office
December 19	Consultant presents job specifications to Board (public session)
January	Develop the candidate pool through newspaper ads, professional networks, and social media
February 3	Application period ends
February 10	Consultant assists with initial screening of applications
February 24-26	Central office identifies 6-8 interview candidates
February 27	Consultant orients interview committee
March - April	Committee interviews selected candidates
	Committee gives Superintendent feedback (candidates unranked)
	Follow up interviews and reference checks
	Site visit
	BOE appointment