• WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE SEARCH?  
    • The board is responsible for ensuring a fair, inclusive and rigorous search process for the next head of school.
  • WHY CONDUCT A SEARCH AT ALL?  
    • The board believes it is essential for the integrity of the search process and its decision regarding the hiring of the next Head of School that we engage in a national search that follows the principles of best practices established by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). It is the Board's fiduciary responsibility to hire a new head of school in keeping with long-term strategic objectives.
  • WHAT IS THE ROLE OF DovetailED?  
    • DovetailED is our search consultant firm. They will guide, advise and support the board during the entire process. Candidates whom they believe have the desired qualifications will be submitted to the board for their review. The board, in collaboration with DovetailED, will determine which candidates they want to invite to interview in person.

 

  • WHAT IS THE EXPECTED TIMELINE OF THE SEARCH?  
    • Our objective is to complete the search and appoint our next head of school in the winter of 2023, with a start date of July 1, 2024.
  • WHAT WAS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING AN INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL?
    • The board evaluated the leadership needs of Calverton at this juncture in its history.  The board determined it would be best to select an interim who is well known to the community and who has the skills to manage this role. This will minimize disruption to the overall operations at Calverton.
  • WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL? IS IT DIFFERENT FROM THE PERMANENT HEAD OF SCHOOL? 
    • An interim head of school typically serves one and possibly two years. While overall management of the school and daily operations for the interim head mirror the responsibilities of the permanent head, the priorities and approach of an interim are uniquely different. Given the shorter tenure for the interim head, they are generally focused on more immediate tasks and shorter-term goals. Often these may be bringing to fruition initiatives already underway or addressing pressing needs to help position the school to welcome and support the new permanent head. It is unlikely that an interim head would launch significant strategic projects - these would fall to the permanent head.
  • WILL INTERNAL CANDIDATES BE CONSIDERED?  
    • The short answer is Yes.  However, internal candidates should have an experience as close as possible to that of all other candidates.
  • CAN I NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE HEAD OF SCHOOL POSITION? 
    • If you would like to nominate a candidate, please contact Zack Lehman at DovetailED by email at [email protected].
  • WHAT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?