The committee's first task in the search for the next head of John Burroughs School is to select an educational search consultant.  We are in the midst of that process right now, interviewing firms from across the country, and hope to make a decision by the end of this month.  

This is standard practice in any national search.  A consultant will bring expertise and experience to

§         help assure full community input into the search process and decision;

§         help us develop a case statement to describe the school for prospective candidates;

§         help the community articulate a needs assessment identifying the school’s strengths and opportunities for improvement; and

§         facilitate access to candidates and, in most cases, serve as the first point of contact between Burroughs and a candidate.

Throughout this process, members of the Burroughs community, including faculty, current parents, parents of alumni, past trustees and board chairs, alumni, students and other friends of the school, will be asked to provide input and guidance.  All input will be treated confidentially.

The search schedule is outlined below, and I will use this space to provide further updates as appropriate.  In the meantime, however, if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to Contact Us.