Superintendent Search

Harvey School District and the Harvey Board of Education have partnered with School Exec Connect to assist with hiring our next superintendent. Over the past few months, we have gathered community and family feedback through focus groups and an online survey. From these engagement activities, we have created the profile of the Superintendent we are looking to hire to lead Harvey School District

  • Understands and reinforces Board/Superintendent tasks/roles

  • Student-centered; makes all decisions on what is best for student learning/growth

  • Apolitical; makes decisions on best practices and is data-driven

  • Displays skills in fiscal responsibility, financial management, and future-focused facilities planning.  

  • Communicates decisions with clarity, reason, and empathy after considering input from all stakeholders.

  • Is a visionary leader who is future-focused, a strategic thinker, and a relationship builder with staff, community, and the Board of Education.  

  • Communicates a clear vision for the future of the District and motivates and inspires others to act under that vision; establishes and maintains high expectations for all students and staff.

  • A visible, hands-on leader who becomes immersed in the district schools and community life, maintaining a solid presence in classrooms, activities, and community events.

  • Possesses a genuine, warm, personable, and approachable personality while being an active listener.  

  • Highly skilled at building trust, mutual respect, and consistency systematically while strengthening a unified district-wide positive culture and climate.

  • Exhibits excellent communication and public relations skills to engage all stakeholders, celebrate successes and bolster the brand that enhances a positive image of the District.

  • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of all students and inclusion of all families in school life.

  • A commitment to longevity; willing to put down roots.

The reviewing of applications and interviews will begin in October.