With the retirement of longstanding Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett effective June 30, 2023, the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and County of Chatham is undergoing a search for the next Superintendent of Schools.
The Board seeks to utilize the professional services of a qualified firm to assist in identifying and interviewing potential candidates. While the Board remains the deciding body in the determination of who the next Superintendent will be,
community engagement and feedback are vital components in the process.
This website will serve as an informational tool for all stakeholders providing details on the search process, timelines, feedback opportunities, and information regarding in-person listening sessions.
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING: MARCH 23 AT 9:00 a.m.
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education met in a Special Called Meeting for the purpose of approving a contract with a firm to conduct a search for the school district's next Superintendent of Schools.
The SCCPSS Purchasing Department received three proposals in response to RFP #23-45. The purpose of the solicitation was to select a qualified firm that is fully licensed with experience in consultant services to conduct an executive search for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The selected firm shall conduct a national executive search.
Those submitting proposals were McPherson and Jacobson, LLC (Omaha, NE); BWP & Associates (Libertyville, Illinois); and Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates (Schaumburg, Illinois). The proposals were evaluated based on company experience and qualifications, functionality and technical approach, references, and fees.
The Board approved the award of RFP #23-45, Executive Search Consultant Services for the Position of Superintendent of Schools, to the firm of BWP & Associates in the estimated amount of $55,920.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
As part of the search process district staff, students, parents and community members will be asked to share the skills, qualifications and characteristics they most desire in our next leader.
COMMUNITY SURVEY: A public community survey is available in English and in Spanish. The information received will serve as a vital component for informing the Board as they seek to identify top candidates for the position. The survey will remain open until 12:00 midnight on Friday, March 24, 2023.
FEEDBACK MEETINGS: The Board will utilize McMillan & Associates to facilitate and gather feedback through community forums, focus groups and engagement with SCCPSS staff. A schedule of those meetings will be posted to this website, SCCPSS social media, and through area media outlets. All sessions are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, March 15: Jenkins High Auditorium, 1800 East Derenne Avenue
Wednesday, March 22: Beach High Auditorium, 3001 Hopkins Street
Monday, March 27: Islands High Auditorium, 170 Whitemarsh Island Road
Tuesday, March 28: West Chatham Middle School, 800 Pine Barren Road, Pooler
Wednesday, March 29: Southwest Middle School , 6030 Ogeechee Rd.
Please check this website and our social media channels for updates on additional sessions.
SEARCH PROCESS:
The Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham will utilize the professional services of a search firm to advertise, recruit, and facilitate the search process. During the month February 2023, the school system advertised a solicitation for search firm candidates through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The Board will select the most qualified firm based on the recommendation of the review committee and the requirements of Board policy for the award of contract. The firm will be provided information from the community feedback sessions to assist in identifying the top candidates.
