Procedure 1.1.7 SELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

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1.0 Board Expectations

1.1 The Selection Committee

1.1.1 When the Board is aware that the position of the Director of Education will become vacant, the Board may select a consultant to assist in the screening and selection process. The consultant may be asked to perform any of the duties related to the search and selection process, including reference checks and qualifications of the applicants.

1.1.2 To ensure that the selection process considers local needs, the Board will gather information about the strengths of the system, the challenges for the coming years, and the qualities and skills that are perceived as necessary for the Director of Education. Those to be consulted may include the senior team, trustees, employee groups, and the Parent Involvement Committee.

1.1.3 The consultant, or a designate of the Selection Committee (if no consultant is hired), is responsible for the in-service training of the committee as required to ensure a consistent and fair process.

1.1.4 The Board will stress the importance of confidentiality and respect for all candidates throughout each step of the process.

1.2 The Board Interview

1.2.1 Once the Board has ranked all internal and external applicants, it shall recommend an appropriate number of candidates for final consideration in an interview with the Board.

1.2.2 All Trustees of the Board, except the student trustees, will be involved in the Board interview for the Director of Education’s position.

1.3 Final Decision

1.3.1 If a candidate is supported by majority of the Board in Committee of the Whole In- Camera, a recommendation will go to open session that the Board hire the candidate and send a letter requesting the Ministry of Education to appoint the selected candidate. The Board motion shall include the length of term of the personal service contract of the new Director of Education and the start date. The Chair will then offer the position to the successful candidate, which will be held in confidence, as they await the Ministry of Education letter granting the appointment.

1.4 Appointment

1.4.1 The Chair of the Board or retiring Director shall write to the Ministry of Education requesting permission to appoint the selected candidate for the position of Director of Education and Secretary to the Board.

1.4.2 Upon receipt of Ministry approval of the candidate selected, District School Board Ontario North East will make a formal resolution in open session to appoint the candidate as Director of Education and Secretary to the Board.

1.4.3 The announcement of the acceptance and appointment of the new Director will be coordinated with the new Director of Education and the communication person of the board.

References

Education Act, S 279 Duty of Board to Employ a Director of Education

Education Act, S 283 Chief Executive Officer

Education Act, S 283.1 Additional Duties of Director of Education

Ontario Regulation 239 Supervisory Officers

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Ontario Leadership Framework 2012 (Appendix A)

Revised Guide- Supervisory Officers: Certification, Appointment and Notice of Suspension/Dismissal. December 2011 (Appendix B)

Bill 177, the Student Achievement and School Board Governance Act, 2009 (Appendix C)

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