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New Jersey School Boards outlines superintendent-search options for Winslow Township, cites $8,000–$15,500 price points
Summary
A New Jersey School Boards representative presented three levels of superintendent-search services to the Winslow Township Board of Education, describing a board-driven, confidential process with an aim to have a new superintendent begin July 1 if the board approves a timeline starting this winter.
Dr. Banwell, a field-service representative for New Jersey School Boards, presented a three-tier option for conducting a Winslow Township superintendent search and encouraged the board to decide on a level of service by December.
The most expensive option — described as the premium program — includes strategic planning and hands-on facilitation; an "advanced" level was priced at $15,500 and a "standard" level at $8,000. Dr. Banwell said the standard program provides the background support and advertising but "would not include consultant participation in interviews," while the advanced and premium options include greater consultant involvement and candidate screening. "We are a trusted statewide partner," Banwell said, describing services as confidential and board-driven.
Banwell recommended a timeline that starts with board approval in November or December, conducts community and staff input sessions in January, runs advertising through January, schedules interview rounds in the spring, and aims for county-superintendent contract review in April–May so the district could hire a finalist to begin July 1. "December is a great time because a lot of superintendents are preparing applications over the holidays," Banwell said.
Board members asked procedural questions about timing and flexibility. The presenter emphasized that the board leads every step and that the vendor would provide legal-protection protocols, candidate ranking, interview training, and optional finalist-district visits. Banwell also said New Jersey School Boards uses a secure platform (identified in materials as Revelist) to collect and share applicant materials with the board while maintaining candidate confidentiality.
No formal action on hiring the vendor was taken at the Nov. 12 meeting; the board was told a formal vote would be required at a future meeting if members decide to engage the service. If the board moves forward, Banwell said the vendor would meet with the board in executive session in December to begin timeline planning and secure confidential review procedures.
