Chief Administrator Search Update

We last provided you an update on the chief administrator search on November 30. At that time, the chief administrator position had just been posted through the Agency’s search firm. Applicants have been applying for the position since that time, and the process has now progressed to the screening and interview stage. The Board has set the below timeline for interviewing of candidates and the final selection of a permanent chief administrator.

• January 22 - First Round Interviews with Board of Directors
• January 23 - First Round Interviews with Board of Directors
• January 25 - Second Round Interviews with Board of Directors and Cabinet
• January 26 - Second Round Interviews with Board of Directors and Cabinet
• January 28 - Second Round Interviews with Board of Directors and Cabinet
• Week of February 1 - Board members visit home site of finalist
• Mid to late February - Announcement of appointment

The candidate chosen will be encouraged to begin employment as soon as possible and no later than July 1, 2010.

If you recall, the Board of Directors is seeking a chief administrator who possesses these attributes and skills:

• Can articulate and rally support for the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Knows how to maintain positive relationships with the Board, staff and member districts.
• Can lead a large complex agency.
• Understands special education and the special needs of students.
• Understands the service role of intermediate agencies.
• Is an excellent communicator and an effective team leader.
• Is committed to high standards for leadership behavior, operations and student learning.
• Is open, honest, caring and collaborative.

If you have any questions about the timeline or process, please contact Laura Gillon at lgillon@aea11.k12.ia.us or Steve Prall at sprall@aea11.k12.ia.us.