Educational Leadership Solutions for New York School Districts
Jim Frame provides superintendent searches, board development, superintendent coaching, and professional preparation for aspiring leaders—all customized to your district's needs.
As former Superintendent and District Superintendent with experience working alongside hundreds of board members across New York State, Jim brings understanding from both sides of the leadership equation. He organizes the process and offers expert recommendations—but your Board makes critical decisions.
Jim Frame
Educational Consultant
Former Superintendent & District Superintendent
Jim Frame
Educational Consultant
Former Superintendent & District Superintendent
Why Choose Frame Superintendent Search?
Personal Involvement
You work directly with Jim throughout every service engagement. We meet with the Board as needed to achieve your educational leadership goals—in-person or virtually, at your pleasure.
Proven Leadership
Jim served as District Superintendent for Greater Southern Tier BOCES and as Superintendent of Odessa-Montour Central School District. He's provided extensive leadership services to component districts and brings deep understanding of educational leadership challenges.
Completely Customized
Every service is individually tailored to your district's unique circumstances and needs. Drawing from experience with hundreds of school board members across New York State, Jim ensures each engagement reflects your community's specific requirements and culture.
Comprehensive Services
Four distinct offerings to support your educational leadership needs
Superintendent Search
Each superintendent search is individually tailored to meet your district's unique circumstances and needs. Our comprehensive process covers every aspect from continuity planning through final selection and contract negotiation.
- Position profile development with stakeholder input
- Extensive recruitment and network outreach
- Thorough reference checking and candidate evaluation
- Complete confidentiality throughout process
Board Development
Customized training and development programs for school boards, drawing from extensive experience working with hundreds of board members across New York State.
- Board governance training
- Superintendent-board relationships
- Strategic planning facilitation
- Leadership development
Superintendent Coaching
Ongoing support and coaching for current superintendents, providing guidance based on real-world experience from both sides of the role.
- Leadership coaching
- Board relationship guidance
- Crisis management support
- Strategic planning
Professional Preparation
Comprehensive preparation programs for aspiring superintendents, providing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in educational leadership.
- Leadership development
- Interview preparation
- Portfolio development
- Career planning
Testimonials
Hear from board members and superintendents who have worked with Jim Frame across his comprehensive educational leadership services
Campbell-Savona Board of Education
New York
"We've had the distinct pleasure of working with Jim on several critical initiatives, including Superintendent searches, Superintendent mentorship, and Board of Education retreats, and in every instance, his contributions have been invaluable."...
Shawn M Corey
President
George Junior Republic Union Free School District
New York
"I am the vice-president of a Board of Education that contracted with Mr. Frame on a successful search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Throughout the process Mr. Frame was professional, informative and a guiding force that led us through a process that can be daunting at best. The entire undertaking was handled with aplomb by Mr. Frame, and for that we are grateful."
William S. Locke
Board Vice President
Hinsdale Central School District
New York
"Going through a superintendent search can be an intense and deeply personal experience, but working with Mr. Jim Frame made the entire process feel purposeful, professional, and respectful from beginning to end."...
Tiffany Giannicchi
Superintendent
Ready to Strengthen Your Educational Leadership?
Your district deserves personalized service and a consultant who understands that you make all the critical decisions. Let's discuss how Jim Frame can support your educational leadership needs—from superintendent searches to board development and coaching.