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Vernonia board, consultant lay out superintendent search timeline and community survey
Summary
Consultant Rob Hess (GLS) presented a multi‑step superintendent search plan to Vernonia SD 47J’s board, including an anonymous community survey, closed‑session candidate review and public finalist events; the board agreed to several key dates and methods for community participation.
Rob Hess, a consultant with Grundmeier Leader Services (GLS), told the Vernonia School District 47J board that GLS will run a multi‑stage superintendent search and gather community input to shape the recruiting flyer and screening rubric.
“our goal in the next 90 minutes will be to cover all the details of your search and answer any questions you have about that,” Hess said, explaining GLS would collect anonymous survey responses, provide weekly applicant updates and present semifinal candidate reviews in closed session. Hess said the survey data “goes directly back to the firm” so respondents’ anonymity is preserved.
The board and consultant discussed a draft timeline: run the community survey until April 10, hold a closed candidate review on April 15, conduct semifinal interviews on a Saturday in late April, and stage finalist interviews and public forums during a weekday (the board discussed May 1 as a preferred final‑interview day). Board members emphasized making finalist information and meet‑and‑greet opportunities available to the public.
Hess outlined the screening approach GLS will use (categorizing applicants as green, yellow or red), fees and confidentiality protocols, and said finalists will receive more extensive vetting, including background checks and social‑media review. The consultant also described options for involving community representatives, staff, students and coaches in different parts of the screening and interview process.
The presentation concluded with board direction to finalize dates and to distribute an anonymous, firm‑hosted survey to staff, community members and students to collect the “open‑ended” input that will guide recruitment and interviews.
