tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post7130886047353886289..comments2024-03-28T11:10:39.098-07:00Comments on The Turner Report: Should Joplin use a superintendent search firm?Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-35896750775184273992016-06-25T19:58:08.630-07:002016-06-25T19:58:08.630-07:006:48: yes, it is. Let's not make this out to b...6:48: yes, it is. Let's not make this out to be rocket science.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-59630796161198225372016-06-25T18:48:34.961-07:002016-06-25T18:48:34.961-07:00607pm yes,Board does make the decision,but please ...607pm yes,Board does make the decision,but please look at results of firms being evaluated...it's not as simple as you stateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-73005797177311138662016-06-25T18:07:54.334-07:002016-06-25T18:07:54.334-07:00Msba also puts some of the most successful superin...Msba also puts some of the most successful superintendents in place throughout the state. One firm isn't any better than the other. The firm asks the board what they are looking for by utilizing a detailed set of questions. They also have in depth discussions. They scan and interview candidates. THE BOARD makes the final selection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-89021931856333556652016-06-25T14:22:58.245-07:002016-06-25T14:22:58.245-07:00And when you mention a committee of intelligent lo...And when you mention a committee of intelligent locals to do a hiring search, well, what leaps to mind is the EVER so brilliant job the CART bunch did when they hired Wallace-Bajalli.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-1303584273885930682016-06-25T10:22:09.955-07:002016-06-25T10:22:09.955-07:00A necessary step...costly yes,but not as much as a...A necessary step...costly yes,but not as much as another Huffistake. VETTING candidates is crucial,hope they select a firm with longest/strongest track record..Yes,they may have to pay more but have you seen the life expectancy of retired superintendents? The job is the toughest in public education...pay for someone with a strong record,let them make improvements,if they stay fine but don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-36881224143672319612016-06-25T09:02:18.229-07:002016-06-25T09:02:18.229-07:00Wow. A search committee. Something most organizati...Wow. A search committee. Something most organizations use.<br />Why not a couple of board members and some teachers (maybe even some retired) from ALL grade levels. People know R8 needs a new super. There should be plenty of applicants.<br />No need to spend more money on this mess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com