Agendas

August 1-3, 2022

Complete the Leadership Questionnaire;
Complete Clifton Strengths Assessment;
Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (pages 17-23) of It's the Manager; and
Read Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive by Marc Brackett.

Complete confidentiality agreement and job shadow selection form by 09/07/2022
Interview Chief of Finance/Budget Director – focused on operational budget
Bring a copy of your district’s operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 22 or FY 23
Familiarize yourself with Taking the Mystery Out of Funding Maryland Public Schools

Pre-work:

Read the introduction segment of the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC) 2022 Annual Report and the detailed findings for your school district.
Bring a copy of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for your district.
Optional: View one or more of the IAC Webinar Series

Bring an updated cover letter and resume.
Watch Harford County board meetings for the 2018 superintendent search.
Review superintendent job postings to become familiar with application requirements: https://hyasearch.com/findajob/

Capture your Reflection to the Following Questions in your Digital Notebook--

What are advantages and disadvantages to the order that you interview?
How was body language leveraged throughout the interview process by candidates?
What information/data did candidates need to know about the school district to answer interview questions and where did they find that data?
What information did candidates need to have about their leadership brand, philosophy, and achievement data (students, staff, etc.) to answer interview questions?

Prework (See December above)

Coordinate a time for a 2-hour virtual interview with your interviewer and share your selected interview district.
Participate in your interview during the month of February.
Be prepared to answer the following questions at the March convening.
1. What was your most challenging interview question and what feedback did you receive to improve your response?
2. What was the most valuable feedback you received?
3. Do you feel prepared to interview?

Prework (See February above)

Prework

Review the following sections of the AASA 2022-2023 Superintendent Salary and Benefits Study
- Section 2 Salary (pages 24 - 29)
- Section 7 Miscellaneous Benefits (pages 44 -50)
Review sample Maryland superintendents salary list
Reflect on the following questions:
- What are key provisions included in the contract (business expenses, health benefits, residency requirements, technology, etc.)?
- What is included in the contract regarding communication with the board president and/or entire board?
- How can you use the reviewed information to negotiate your superintendent contract?

Prework

Review entry plans for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Harford County Public Schools, Wicomico County Public Schools, and Cambridge Public Schools. Be prepared to discuss:
1. What components are common in each plan?
2. What components are unique in each plan?
3. Which plan(s) resonate most with you and why?
Read Chapter 1 of The New Leader’s 100 Day Action Plan.