Agree decision rights
Document the responsibilities shared by the board, school leadership and academic teams. Discuss budget authority and escalation routes. Candidates need a clear picture of what they can decide and where agreement is required.
Prepare the transition
List the information a new leader needs: school priorities, curriculum plans, key relationships and upcoming deadlines. Share confidential material only through approved channels and with appropriate access.
Review a small set of priorities
Agree early review points and observable objectives. Avoid promising rapid school-wide change before the new leader has understood the institution. A useful handover gives the role continuity as well as room for judgment.
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