Superintendent Search Services

Santa Barbara Unified School District is seeking a search firm to plan and conduct a comprehensive search for its next superintendent, including stakeholder engagement, candidate recruitment and screening, finalist support, and contract negotiation assistance.

Santa Barbara Unified School District > Board of Trustees


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Nov 30, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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wbanning@sbunified.org
+18582299250
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Description

Santa Barbara Unified School District seeks a qualified search firm to support the Board in selecting its next superintendent. The scope includes project planning; engagement with employees, bargaining-unit leadership, students, families, and community organizations; candidate-profile development; recruitment and screening; finalist and interview support; reference checks; and assistance with finalist communications and employment contract negotiations. Proposals must describe the firm's process, services, proposed timeline, fees and expenses, any guarantee or replacement-search terms, and a draft agreement. Proposers must provide the firm's superintendent-search history for the past five years, at least three comparable client references from that period, and information about placement outcomes and measures of success. The District will evaluate qualifications, proposed approach, engagement plan, timeline, pricing, references, and proposal quality. Selected firms may be invited to present to the Board; presentations are limited to 25 minutes, including up to 10 minutes for questions.

Classification Codes
NAICS561312Executive Search Services
PSCR431SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES
Smart Codes
superintendent search servicesexecutive recruitmentstakeholder engagement
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jan 12, 2026-Board Meeting Presentations (optional)
Presentations are by invitation only; each may not exceed 25 minutes, including up to 10 minutes for questions.
Oct 28, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Nov 30, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 18, 2026-Expected Interview Selection Notifications
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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