Among the most important decisions that a school board makes is the selection of the superintendent. The VSBA provides thorough and professional services throughout the search process, all at a cost that is considerably less than that of private consultants. The goal is to promote a match that makes for an effective policy-making team. From advertising to screening to consultation, the VSBA helps to ensure that this vitally important decision is a sound one.
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 	<li>The VSBA has been conducting superintendent searches for more than <strong>40 years</strong>.</li>
 	<li>The VSBA has completed searches in urban, suburban, and rural divisions all across Virginia.</li>
 	<li>The VSBA is part of the <strong>National Affiliation of Superintendent Searchers (NASS)</strong>, the most experienced network of search professionals in the country.</li>
 	<li>The VSBA has extensive knowledge of state laws affecting all aspects of the hiring process.</li>
 	<li>Being a statewide association of school boards, the VSBA understands best practices in school division leadership, and uses proven strategies to develop productive board/superintendent relations.</li>
 	<li><strong>As your association</strong>, the VSBA has a vested interest in assisting your division with finding the best possible superintendent for your community.</li>
 	<li>The VSBA offers contract legal review, public relation support, and board governance training <strong>at no additional charge</strong> to divisions using VSBA’s superintendent search services.</li>
 	<li>The VSBA does not select the superintendent for the division. All decisions are made by the school board, and all actions taken by VSBA are at the direction of the board.</li>
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<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_SuperintendentSearchFlyerwithMap2020.pdf" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/VSBA_SuperintendentSearchFlyerwithMap2020.pdf">Please click here to download an overview flier</a>. If you are a board member interested in more detail on the superintendent search process, please contact Gina G. Patterson, executive director, at <a data-cke-saved-href="javascript:void(location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(103,105,110,97,64,118,115,98,97,46,111,114,103)+'?subject=Superintendent%20Search%20Services')">gina@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722.
<h3>Testimonials</h3>
"Searching for and selecting a new superintendent is one of the most impactful actions a school board member can undertake.  Using VSBA's Superintendent Search services was a great decision for Hampton City Schools.  VSBA's experience, along with lessons learned, were extremely helpful guiding us step by step through the process.  It is because of the hard work that both VSBA and our board put into the process that Hampton City Schools now has a superintendent that is one of four finalists for National Superintendent of the Year.  Great service.  Great value.  Great results.  Thank you VSBA!"- Joe Kilgore, Hampton City School Board

"There is no more important decision for a Board than to hire a new Superintendent.  The best decision they can make is to the VSBA search services to get the job done right.  The staff makes the process smooth and seamless for Board members.  From the stakeholder survey to the application process, their comprehensive knowledge and experience is irreplaceable.  We found the right person and couldn't be more pleased!" - Micky Ogborn, Henrico County School Board

"The VSBA Superintendent search service is a valuable and unmatched resource.  Their knowledge of Virginia schools and the different challenges faced by each Virginia School Division enables them to hone in on what each search needs and then specifically delineate how each candidate addresses these needs. VSBA helped us pick a wonderful Superintendent.  I highly recommend the VSBA search service." - Sanford Williams, Manassas City School Board

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