Congratulations, New Heads of School

Congratulations, New Heads of School

Congratulations on your appointment!

“Providing counsel and advice to independent schools and school leaders to make their processes, systems and people more agile, adaptable and flexible.”

Dear Head of School,

The entire IndySchool Consultancy team congratulates you on your appointment and the beginning of this new journey.?As a former head of school myself, I remember the excitement, feeling overwhelmed at times, managing ulterior motives of various stakeholders and getting my team on the same page.

We are here to help at any time.?Give us a call if you need to vent or need advice.?We don’t change for that!?Our goal is for you to have the ultimate success.?

Once again, we with you the best of luck and do not hesitate to reach out for any reason.

Our Leadership Search Model

Our leadership search model aims to reverse the troubling trend of shorter tenures and abrupt departures of school leaders.?With intentionality and a principled approach, we take the necessary time to understand the school’s needs.?Using a competency-based analysis, we are able to develop a candidate pool that aligns to the specific needs of the position and school.?See the attached document that outlines our approach.

Webinar Series

In partnership with LeadTeam Partners, IndySchool Consultancy will be hosting a free monthly webinar series.?Hosted by school people, for school people, each month will feature a new topic.

September’s Webinar: September 19th at 12:00pm EST

The Board-Head Partnership: Navigating Effective Governance for Independent Schools

Since space is limited, please register in advance for this webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pRm_Xs4-S0qj45zfXXuATw

We also encourage you to invite your board chair or board members.?

Webinar Description:

Join our upcoming webinar designed specifically for heads of schools and their boards! In this interactive session, we will explore the critical relationship between the board and the head and provide a comprehensive overview of governance 101.

Effective governance is essential for the success of any independent school. Yet, many schools struggle with ensuring that their boards function effectively and work collaboratively with the head to achieve shared goals. This webinar is designed to help heads and boards understand the key principles of effective governance and develop strategies to strengthen their working relationship.

Some of the topics that will be covered in this session include:

1. The role of the board and the head in governance

2. Understanding fiduciary responsibility and legal obligations

3. The importance of mission alignment and strategic planning

4. Developing policies and procedures that support effective decision-making

5. Strategies for effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution

Dr. Charles Clark will be the expert speaker. Charlie has over 47 years of independent school experience, 33 of them as head of school. Charlie's led day, day/boarding and single gender schools, and has served on the board of Peddie School and a number of regional associations.

Charlie has successfully navigated through various governance challenges. He will share his insights, experiences, and best practices to help you build a strong and effective governance structure that supports your school's mission and vision.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and gain valuable insights into the principles of effective governance. Register now to secure your spot!

Do You Still Have Administrative Openings??We are Here to Help!

Contact us for a consultation when you have a senior administrative opening.?We are here to assist you, so you can focus on the larger aspects of managing your school.

Resources for New Heads


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