California Schools Joint Powers Authorities Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Congratulations to Javier Gonzales, who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for California Schools Joint Powers Authorities after a successful search led by Leadership Associates!
Corona-Norco Unified School District – Superintendent
This search is no longer accepting applicants.
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Position: Superintendent
Enrollment 52,557
Riverside County
If you are interested in this position please complete the online Request for Application
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Opening Date: September 4, 2020
Closed on: October 22, 2020
Interview Dates: Late October/Early November
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2021 (or as mutually agreed)
District Website: http://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/
Consultants: Dennis Smith and Sandy Thorstenson
Position Description Posted for SBCSS-Assistant Superintendent, Education Support Services
The position description for Assistant Superintendent, Education Support Services with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools has been posted on our website.
Position: Assistant Superintendent, Education Support Services
Enrollment: 5,243
San Bernardino County
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete this Request for Application.
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Opening Date: July 23, 2020
Closes on: August 21, 2020
Interview Dates: Week of September 14, 2020
Anticipated Start Date: October 1, 2020
District Website: https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/
Consultant: Marc Ecker and Kent Bechler
Fort Sage Unified School District – Superintendent/Principal
Fort Sage Unified School District
Position: Superintendent/Principal
Enrollment 483
Lassen County
If you are interested in this position please complete the online Request for Application
Position Description: Get Position Description
Opening Date: August 5, 2020
Closes On: January 18, 2021
Interview Dates: February 5, 2021
Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed
District Website: http://fortsage.org/
Consultants: Rich Fischer
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Board Self-Reflection Surveys Help District Governance Teams to Improve Cohesiveness
Leadership Associates regularly supports school district governance teams through a combination of online surveys by board members and formal board development workshops (which are based on areas of strength and need that are identified in the survey). Board members who have participated in these workshops report high levels of satisfaction with the collaborative discussions and opportunity to improve the efficacy of board governance in support of student achievement that comes with this respected and effective program..
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