The search for a superintendent will begin when it is publicly announced that there will be a vacancy in that position.  The process will continue until a replacement is secured.  Through a comprehensive community and staff engagement process, the Finding Leaders consultants will work with the board of education to create a desired profile for the new leader.  They will also establish contract standards such as salary, benefits, contract length, and other stipulations.

Following an agreed upon advertising scope, Finding Leaders will receive applications and select qualified individuals for personal interviews.  All interviews will be videotaped and structured around the nationally recognized ISLLC (Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium) and ELLC (Educational Leadership Constituent Council) standards and research tested for reliability.  Those candidates deemed to be acceptable would be presented to the board of education for a locally determined selection process.