January 12, 2022
Dear North Vancouver School District Community,
On behalf of the North Vancouver Board of Education, I am writing to update you on the search for a new superintendent/CEO for the North Vancouver School District. This update follows the November 10, 2021 announcement of Mark Pearmain's resignation as Superintendent/CEO of the North Vancouver School District to take the role of Superintendent with the Surrey School District.
In accordance with the School Act and subject to Policy 602: Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education is responsible for appointing a superintendent for the school district. As such, immediately following the November 10, 2021 announcement, the Board of Education took steps to engage in a nation-wide executive search to recruit a new superintendent.
The Board is pleased to share we have retained the services of executive search firm Boyden to help shape and implement the recruitment process for a superintendent. The Board, supported by the school district's Secretary Treasurer/CFO Jacqui Stewart, and Executive Director, Human Resources, Scott Stanley, will oversee Boyden's work. The recruitment process will include opportunities for the involvement and input of both Indigenous rights holders and school district stakeholders, which will assist the Board in its recruitment responsibilities.
The Board will determine the successful candidate for the role of superintendent/CEO. As chief administrative and executive officer of the school district, the superintendent reports directly to the Board and is responsible and accountable for carrying out the Board's objectives and management policies and for providing leadership in educational administration and instructional planning. A description of the superintendent's duties is described in Board Policy 602: Superintendent of Schools.
During the search for a new superintendent, the Board of Education and senior leadership will continue to ensure the school district aspires to our vision of providing world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student and bring communities together to learn, share and grow.
To review the executive brief for the role of superintendent/CEO, please click HERE.
We very much look forward to working with a new leader who like the North Vancouver School District, places a high value on progressive, innovative and inclusive public education. We also look forward to providing you with our next update as we move the recruitment process forward.
Sincerely,
Kulvir Mann
Chair, Board of Education
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Superintendent/CEO
North Vancouver School District No. 44
North Vancouver, BC
The North Vancouver School District (NVSD) is situated upon the
unceded traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and
səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. The North Vancouver School
District expresses its gratitude to the Coast Salish people and we value
the opportunity to learn, share and grow on this traditional territory.
The NVSD provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of
engaging programs across 25 elementary schools and seven secondary
schools to inspire success for every student and bring communities
together to learn, share and grow. With 16,000 students, their parents
and guardians, and more than 2,500 staff, there is a strong sense of
community across the District. The District has an annual budget of
approximately $206 million for 2021/22.
The Superintendent, as the Chief Executive Officer of the District,
is responsible to the Board of Education for the overall leadership,
educational outcomes, and general management of the affairs of NVSD. The
Superintendent advises the Board of Education, communicates emerging
trends in education, recommends actions on current issues, and ensures
NVSD policies and programs result in the attainment of the Board’s
strategic goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished and respected educator who is
currently in a district level, executive leadership role and brings a
track record of success at all levels of the K-12 public education
system. Highly relational, innovative, progressive and inclusive the
successful candidate is a champion of the public school system and
committed to fostering high performing, inclusive, student centred
learning environments. The Superintendent will also be characterized as
politically astute, financially judicious, and a collaborative leader.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Superintendent/CEO to provide
passionate leadership in a district and community that places a high
value on a progressive, innovative and inclusive public education system
with a demonstrated commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &
Anti-Racism as a leader.
To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.
