Superintendent
Hartford School District - White River Junction, Vermont
Overview: The Hartford School District (HSD) is seeking a search consultant to begin a nation-wide search for its’ next superintendent of schools. The current superintendent has announced his retirement at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Since the superintendent kindly let the Hartford School Board of Directors (HSB) know of his intentions early, the board had the ability to consider its options carefully. The HSB has decided to begin a search in the 2023-24 school year in hopes that a new suitable replacement will be found a year early, providing for a full year of planned transition and continuity. This will allow for the successes of the last 13 years to be acknowledged and time for the new superintendent to thoughtfully transition into the position. In the current public school environment Hartford is looking to stand apart from others and offer a plan for the success of its new top administrator.
Enrollment: The HSD The Hartford School District (HSD) has a strong reputation for quality student programs and great employee relationships in the Vermont and New Hampshire region. The HSD exists as a single-town district with one school board, three elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and a Career and Technology Center. In addition, the HSD contains three separate collaborative programs: Regional Alternative Program, Hartford Autism Regional Program, and the Regional Resource Center. The HSD has an annual school budget of roughly $47 million and serves approximately 1850 students. The HSD is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusivity for all employees and students.
Provider Requirements:
Proven track record of successful searches
Knowledge of where to post the position search for the maximum benefit
Ability to structure the process and organize the search to ensure the best possible applicant pool
The proposal must explicitly address each required area.
Proposals are due October 30, 2023, by 4:00.
Submit proposal to Kevin Coach Christie, Hartford School District, 73 Highland Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001.
The awardee will be notified by November 15, 2023.