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Title: Superintendent/CEO

Deadline for receipt of materials: March 9, 2010

Vacancy Status:
  • Superintendent/CEO - Don Denbow
  • Consultants: TASB/ESS Search Team

    This is a CONFIDENTIAL search, only the name of the lone finalist will be released.


    TIME LINE
    Initial Interviews: March 29, 3l, and April 1
    Follow-up Interviews: April 12 and 14-15
    Board votes to name lone finalist: April 22
    Board votes to hire superintenent/CEO: May 17
  • Approved Announcement

Qualifications & Characteristics

The superintendent, as chief executive officer (superintendent/CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the superintendent/CEO to be the education leader of Corsicana ISD. The superintendent/CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission.

In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a superintendent/CEO:

  • Is an effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills who can make and defend difficult decisions that are best for student

  • Is an effective delegator who empowers staff members to carry out their responsibilities independently while remaining knowledgeable and accountable for the district's overall progress in carrying out its mission

  • Is a motivational leader who is attentive to staff morale, and has a proven ability in building an effective management team engaged in collaborative planning, problem solving, and decision making

  • Knows school financial management, state funding laws, and bond implementation procedures

  • A successful record of improving student achievement with a changing demographic student population

  • "People" person who communicates effectively and can motivate staff and students to excel; a team player

  • Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation

  • A person of vision and visibility

  • Committed to Corsicana ISD for the long term and demonstrates active involvement in the district and community


  • Approved 2/17/10


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