Board approves Alma of Alizari Group contract for CEO search on consent
Summary
On the consent agenda, the board approved a contract with Alma of Alizari Group to lead the national search for the districts next CEO; the search process timeline and community engagement plans were posted on the district website.
Baltimore City Public Schools board members approved on May 27, as part of the consent agenda, a contract with Alma of Alizari Group to manage the districts national search for its next chief executive officer.
Vice Chair Parker summarized the process: the district posted a request for proposals in February, reviewed submissions and recommended a firm able to facilitate a national search while centering equity and community input. "Alma has a proven track record of successful talent management searches for districts large and small with a clear focus on equity and diversity," Vice Chair Parker said, noting the firms outreach and engagement approach.
The boards consent-item list identified 11.01 as the Alma advisory engagement. District staff told the public the CEO-search web page on the Baltimore City Schools website provides information on the three phases of the search, the timeline for completion and ways community members can participate. The district also posted an email contact (ceosearch@bcps.k12.md.us) for questions.
Ending: The contract was approved on the consent agenda and will move forward under the districts procurement and engagement plan; staff will post updates and opportunities for community feedback on the CEO search web page.
