The one personal relationship most vital to the health of the independent school is the one between the head of the school and the board of trustees. The relationship begins anew when the board is faced with the responsibility of identifying and appointing a new head. If this task is done carefully and well, all parties, in particular the school, will be the beneficiaries. This booklet provides suggestions to both trustees and prospective heads for handling effectively the various aspects of the selection process. It is useful to both parties to consider the process from their own and from one another's viewpoint. (Author/WM)