RFP-DWK-040324-SUPR - Executive Search and Recruitment Services

The Rochester Board of Education is seeking a vendor to conduct the search and recruitment activities necessary to identify candidates for the position of Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. It is the purpose of this Request for Proposal to solicit proposals from executive search firms or individuals with experience in recruiting school superintendents for urban school districts to provide assistance in conducting a nationwide search for qualified candidates for the position of Superintendent of the Rochester City School District immediately upon award of a contract.

Vendors responding to this solicitation should propose all services and associated costs to provide a comprehensive process that will meet the Board’s needs. Elements of the process shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. 1. Schedule. Suggest a timeline of activities and major events in the search process; 

1. 2. Board Direction. Provide an opportunity for an interview with each member of the Board of Education in order to develop a better understanding of his/her views of the desired qualifications and characteristics of the new superintendent; 

1. 3. Superintendent Profile. Develop a profile of the new superintendent based on the qualifications and characteristics determined by materials already developed by the Board of Education, review of publicly available District data, and through interviews with members of the Board of Education;

1. 4. Search Process. Conduct a search process that includes, but is not limited to, designing a vacancy announcement, recommending qualifications for applicants, developing an application and screening process, soliciting and receiving applications and conducting background checks;

1. 5. Inclusion Strategy. In consultation with the Board, develop and execute strategies for including the Board, staff, and the community in the search process; 

1. 6. Contract and Compensation. Advise the Board with regard to an appropriate compensation package and a contract for the superintendent; 

1. 7. Confidentiality. Maintain the confidentiality of all information provided or maintained by the consultant in rendering services to the Board; 

1. 8. Other Services. Provide other services deemed necessary by the Board for the conduct of the search.