Rumsey Hall School
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Head of School Search Process
Rumsey Hall conducted a comprehensive search for its next Head of School. In July, 2020, Rumsey's Board of Trustees appointed a Head of School Search Committee to oversee the process and the committee has engaged Resource Group 175 (RG175) to assist with the search process.
The search team sought input from all members of our community to assist in identifying the critical skills, experience and vision a new Head needed to ensure Rumsey Hall's future success.
How were people involved in the search process?
How was the Board of Trustees involved in the search?
What was the role of the Search Committee in the search?
Will this Leadership transition impact Rumsey Hall's culture and core values??
Who is RG175?
Broad community input was critical to effectively define the leadership, professional and personal qualities desired in our new Head. We scheduled forums for faculty, staff, students, and parents to meet with our consultants, and current and past community members had an opportunity to complete an online survey.
The Board was responsible for appointing the Search Committee, which is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the search process. The Board had final say in deciding who was asked to be our next Head of School. This is one of the most important roles that the Board plays for the School.
The Search Committee was charged with overseeing and managing the process of searching for a new Head of School. This includes: selecting the search firm; engaging with the Rumsey Hall constituent groups to define the leadership qualities and experience desired in our next Head of School; and managing an appropriately transparent, fair, and inclusive search process. The Search Committee reviewed candidate files, interview the most viable candidates, and identified finalists. After considering input from various constituents who meet the finalists, and conducting appropriate reference and background checks, the Search Committee recommended a candidate for appointment by the Board of Trustees.
Rumsey Hall's culture and core values are the defining and driving forces in all that we do and in our initiatives for the future of our school.
One of our principal goals was to find a Head of School who embodies the best parts of our culture and core values, and that they remain just as you know and remember them.
RG175 is a leader among independent school head search firms. The firm is made up of 17 successful, long-serving former heads of school who understand what it takes to run schools. They possess a unique combination of the skills and expertise needed to identify outstanding school leaders. Our consultants, John Farber and Tony Featherston, bring a wealth of experience to the Rumsey Hall search and were excited to work closely with the Search Committee to advise us through the search process and identify a pool of candidates with the experience, skills, and vision to lead Rumsey Hall going forward. More information on RG175, including bios for John and Tony, is available on their website at www.RG175.com.
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July 29 - Message to Faculty & staff: Search for New Head of School
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