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As spring takes hold on Storm King Mountain and we prepare to graduate our 155th class, we write with some important updates about the search for our next Head of School. First, we are pleased to announce that both of us will be heading the School’s Search Committee as its co-chairs.
Our task is to secure the additional members of the Search Committee. Once the committee is formed, this dedicated group of people who are passionate about The Storm King School will spend the coming months deep in conversation as we decide whom to recommend to the full board as our next Head of School. As Jon noted in his last communication, our consultants from Educators Collaborative, Sally Mixsell and Eric Temple, will be assisting the Search Committee through each step of the process.
In the weeks ahead, a Head of School Search Advisory Committee will also be formed. This committee will be drawn from various constituent groups: faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. This Search Advisory Committee will be part of the formal interview process when the final candidates arrive on campus early in the fall.
An important next step in this process is a site visit from our consultants. On Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4, 2023, Sally and Eric will be on campus to describe the search process and meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. They will also hold virtual meetings with the Board of Trustees and parents, and tour the campus. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend your designated meeting time. Sally and Eric are excited to get to know our community and spend time at the School.
Finally, we ask that all of you complete this SKS Head Search Survey to provide your thoughts about the School and the qualities you are hoping to see in the next Head of School. The survey is anonymous and the aggregated information will be shared by our consultants with the Search Committee. Eric and Sally will use this information and what is learned during the site visit in order to complete the Information for Candidates, their primary recruiting document, and represent the School accurately with candidates. Please complete the survey, even if you intend to meet with our consultants during the site visit. It will remain open until Friday, May 12th.
Thank you for your active participation in this important process. If you have any questions, please reach out to either of us.
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