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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT FOR JACKSON CHARTER SCHOOL IN ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

Issued: May 31, 2024

I. INTRODUCTION

Jackson Charter School is committed to maintaining a high level of academic

excellence for its students. To do so, it is important for those running the school to

function at their highest efficiency. The school is looking to bring on an experienced

leadership consultant to evaluate how the administrative leadership team works

together and to assist in goal setting. The consultant will work with the administrative

team, (Executive Director, Director of Climate and Culture, Director of Data and

Instruction) of whom run the day-to-day operations at Jackson Charter School. In order

for your proposal to be considered, it must meet all the deadlines and requirements

outlined throughout this request.

Proposals are due no later than June 10, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. CST

There is no obligation on the part of the Jackson Charter School to reimburse those

submitting proposals for the costs of preparing their responses to this RFP.

II. SCHOOL DETAILS

Jackson Charter School is public school in the Rockford Public School District 205.

The school welcomes students K-5. The school is managed by several small teams, one

of them being the administrative team, which will be the primary focus of the leadership

consultant.

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The leadership consultant should be comfortable working with a small administrative

group. They must be able to assess dynamics within the team and identify potential

conflicts. The consultant must be able to articulate proposed solutions for said conflicts

and discuss with the team how they can best implement these changes.

The consultant should be able to provide guidance and coaching for the members of

the team to create a balance between each member. This consultant should be calm

under pressure and be able to foster an environment providing recommendations for

each team member on strategies to work together cohesively. The consultant should

make recommendations to streamline workplace communication to ensure that the

team is working together efficiently.

A copy of the Jackson Charter School Strategic Plan and relevant Job Descriptions will

be provided to the consultant. Goals for the administrative team and clear outlines on

responsibilities per team member as it relates to specific job descriptions should be

included in the recommendations.

Program deliverables will be monthly reporting to the Jackson Charter School Board

regarding project objectives and goals. Following completion of the consultation with

the team a report outlining benchmarks met and remaining work to be completed shall

be presented to the Board.

It is anticipated that the majority of the consultant’s work would take place from the

end of June to the end of August, approximately 8-10 weeks during the summer with a

report prepared in September for presentation to the Jackson Charter School Board.

IV. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

1. Curriculum Vitae outlining education, training and experience for all consultants

working on the project.

2. Outline of any and all Fees for service.

3. Please include a proposed schedule for group and one-on-one training sessions

with the three members of the administrative team as well as a list of any projects

or exercises that are suggested as a part of the consultant services.

4. References must be provided identifying a minimum of three previous clients for

contact in which consulting services were performed. Prior work in school

settings and specifically with school leaders is preferred but not required.3

V. PROPOSAL TIMELINE

The RFP will be posted on May 31, 2024. Consideration for this RFP will close

June 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

VI. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Jackson Charter School is soliciting competitive proposals for leadership consultation

services with the qualifications and experience listed throughout this document.

Please email or deliver proposals to:

Board Chair Dr. Kenneth Cunningham

c/o Board Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski

Sosnowski Szeto, LLP

roxanne@sosnowskiszeto.com

6735 Vistagreen Way, Suite 300

Rockford, IL 61107

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 pm on June 10, 2024. Proposals will be

evaluated following this due date by the Board with a proposal selected at the June

School Board meeting.

VII. QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES

Please direct any questions and inquiries to:

Roxanne M. Sosnowski

Board Attorney -Jackson Charter School

815-900-7272

roxanne@sosnowskiszeto.com