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Superintendent
Rockwood School District
Eureka, MO

ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT POSTING
“We do whatever it takes to ensure all students realize their potential.”

Position Available:     
Superintendent

District:
Rockwood School District
Eureka, MO

Qualifications:

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Missouri Superintendent Licensure
  2. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education

Consultant Assisting the Board:
Dr. Kevin J. O’Mara kevin.omara@schoolexecconnect.com 708-516-0793

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The Board of Education of the Rockwood School District is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2022.
  • The Rockwood School District is among the best public school districts in Missouri and in the nation.

Our Community

Rockwood students are renowned for their achievements. The district’s 33 schools and supporting programs collectively make up one of the highest-performing school districts in the country.

Rockwood students continually perform at high levels in the content areas of Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies on state assessment tests.

In 2019-2020, Rockwood offered 31 different AP courses. Eighty percent of Rockwood AP students earned a 3 or higher on their exams, compared to 65 percent in the state of Missouri.

On the ACT, Rockwood students averaged a composite score of 23.6 for the 2019-2020 school year, outperforming the state average of 20.7. The percentage of Rockwood students that meet all four College Readiness Benchmarks as defined by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education routinely outpaces the state average by a significant margin. Rockwood students from all four high schools routinely score a perfect 36 on the ACT.

All four Rockwood high schools received top rankings by U.S. News & World Report on the “2020 Best High Schools” list. More than 17,000 public schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. In the state of Missouri, Lafayette ranked seventh, Marquette ranked ninth, Rockwood Summit ranked 10th, and Eureka ranked 11th.

Niche.com, a website that helps families discover schools and neighborhoods recently revealed its top public high schools, and all four Rockwood high schools made the list. According to Niche, Lafayette ranked third in the state, Marquette ranked sixth, Rockwood Summit ranked eighth, and Eureka ranked 10th.

Each year, up to 30 Rockwood high school seniors earn their associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma through the Early College Partnership, a joint venture between Rockwood and STLCC-Wildwood. Students enter the two-year program before their junior year of high school and take dual-enrollment courses in order to earn their associate degree and get an early start on their future.

Rockwood believes in the importance of character education to support the social, emotional and ethical development of students. Because of their efforts in character education, two Rockwood schools — Geggie Elementary and Woerther Elementary — were named 2021 State Schools of Character by Character.org (formerly the Character Education Partnership).

The Bosons robotics team from Eureka High qualified to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, though it was eventually canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They qualified by being the first pick in the winning alliance in​ the state competition at Missouri S&T University. Six robotics teams from all four Rockwood high schools advanced to the state competition in 2020, reinforcing the district’s commitment to STEM education and providing fun, challenging hands-on experiences for students. 

Our Students

  • We educate nearly 21,000 students: pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 and have 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools. We have separate campuses for Gifted and Early Childhood.  We serve students including all or part of: Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Eureka, Fenton, Wildwood and Winchester.

Our Teachers and Staff

  • Over 3,500 staff
  • 81% have a Master’s degree or higher
  • Average 14 years’ experience

Salary Offered:

The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package             

Search Calendar:  (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates.)

  • All dates to be determined.

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position.
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

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Deputy Superintendent of Operations
School District U46
Elgin, IL

Position Available:     
Deputy Superintendent of Operations

District Name:                            
School District U46
355 E. Chicago St.
Elgin, IL 60120

Qualifications:

  • Chief School Business Official License (CSBO) required
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution required
  • Doctoral Degree in Business, Operations, and/or Education ore related field preferred but not required

Consultant Assisting the Board  
Dr. David Negron
david.negron@schoolexecconnect.com

Dr. David Palzet
david.palzet@schoolexecconnect.com

 

Detailed Job Description Click Here

Schools:

  • 57 District schools and programs
  • Unit school district, preschool through 12th grade
  • 37,000 students

District Communities

All or portions of the following communities: Bartlett, Elgin, Hanover Park, South Elgin, Streamwood, Wayne, Carol Stream, Hoffman Estates, St. Charles, Schaumburg and West Chicago.

Student Demographics:

  • White                               25.7%
  • Black                                6%
  • Hispanic                          55.4%
  • Asian                                8.3%
  • Two or More                   3.3%
  • American Indian            1.1%
  • Low Income                    61%
  • English Learners            35.4%
  • IEP Students                   14%
  • Note: Information is from 2019-20 State Report Card

Compensation:
Regionally competitive

District Website:
School District U-46 / Homepage

District Finances
The district has healthy fund balances and an operating budget of $600 million. Additional information can be found on the districts website.

The Search Calendar (the District reserves the right to change all listed dates/timeline)

  • Applications Due:  October 22nd, 2021
  • Initial Search Firm Interviews:  November
  • Final Interview with District: November/December
  • Announcement of New Deputy Superintendent of Operations:  December/January
  • Start date:  TBD

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position.
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

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Superintendent
Northbrook District 28
Northbrook, IL

Position Available:         

  • Superintendent, Northbrook District 28

Address:

  • 1475 Maple Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Communities Served:

  • Northbrook District 28 is an elementary school district with three elementary schools and a junior high, with more than 340 employees serving approximately 1,800 students.  One of the elementary schools also houses a Pre-K program.   Three schools were designated Exemplary and one Commendable.
  • District 28 is one of four elementary districts wholly or partly in Northbrook, Illinois, sending students to the highly regarded Glenbrook High School District.  The northern border of District 28 is Lake Cook Road from Pfingsten to the Botanic Garden, and the southern edge of the District is on Illinois Road.

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
  • Successful and significant administrative experience, Superintendent experience preferred

Associates Assisting the Board of Education:

Highlights/Recognitions/Programming:

  • Northbrook District 28 supports students in four schools, including three elementary schools and one junior high.  A pre-K program, Young Explorers, is housed at Westmoor Elementary.
  • Three District 28 schools have earned an Exemplary summative designation from the Illinois State Board of Education; one school is designated Commendable. 
  • District 28’s band, orchestra, and choir programs have been recognized locally, regionally, and statewide with superior ratings.  The music program has been designated as one of the Best Communities for Music Education annually since 2015.
  • Spanish instruction begins in first grade; starting in sixth grade, students may choose Spanish or French.
  • The Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (IAHPERD) has awarded District 28 schools with the Blue Ribbon award twice. 
  • Navigate 28 – Strategic Plan has resulted in various District initiatives in the areas of student growth and achievement, learning environment, work environment, family & school connections, and resources.
  • The Learning First Initiative is helping to integrate technology into curriculum and instruction.  In 2020-21, the final phase of implementation included providing iPads for students in grades 2-5. 

Student Profile:

  • Demographics:
    • White: 77%
    • Hispanic: 3.9%
    • African American: .9%
    • Asian:  13.4%
    • American Indian: .2%
    • Two or More Races: 4.6%
  • Special Education Students: 13%
  • English Language Learners:  7.5%
  • Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch: 2.7%
  • Attendance Rate: 97%
  • Student Mobility Rate:  2%

Staff Information:

  • Full-time Equivalent Certified Teachers: 182
  • Pupil to Teacher Ratio:  13:1
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees or higher: 82%
  • Average Teacher Salary: $85,866
  • Average Administrator Salary:  $145,149
  • Student to Administrator Ratio: 138:1

Financial Information (FY 2020)

  • Average Expenditure per Pupil:  $15,163
  • State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  $13,764

Total Budgeted Revenue:

  • Local Revenues: 94.6%
  • State Revenues:  3.2%
  • Federal Revenues: 2.1%

Total Budgeted Expenditures by Fund (or as otherwise categorized by the district) FY21 Budget:

  • Education: $35,709,370
  • Operations & Maintenance: $2,432,990
  • Transportation: $1,260,049

Tentative Budget (FY22):

  • FY22 Total Budget in revenue: $45,805,872
  • FY22 Total Budget in expenses: $45,769,665

Superintendent Salary Offered:

  • Regionally Competitive

District Website:
https://www.northbrook28.net

Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  October 31, 2021
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  November 10, 2021
  • Superintendent Named:  December 14, 2021
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2022

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect website:  www.schoolexecconnect.com
  • Please submit the required credentials through the SEC website. 

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Interim Superintendent of Schools
St. Francis School District
St. Francis, WI

Position Available:            
Interim Superintendent of Schools to serve the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year
St. Francis School District, WI

 

Address:
4225 South Lake Drive
St. Francis, WI  53235

 

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Wisconsin Superintendent’s License
Successful and significant superintendent experience

 

Advisor Assisting the Board:
Dr. Jack Linehan         jack.linehan@schoolexecconnect.com     (262) 302 1073

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • The location of the District is attractive, located just south of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan
  • A recently approved $30M referendum will upgrade facilities throughout the district
  • A full range of programs provide for a well-rounded education for every student. 
  • The Board and Staff are committed to continuous improvement and increased student achievement.
  • The community has a close knit feel and small town neighborhoods with all the amenities and opportunities of a large city nearby.

 

FAST FACTS:   

  • 1,150 students 4K-12
  • 56% Caucasian, 8% African-American, 26% Hispanic-Latino, 3% Asian, 5% 2 or more races, 45% Economically Disadvantaged, 6% ELL, 15% IEP,

Configuration of School campuses

    • Willow Glen Primary School K4-3 253 Students
    • Deer Creek Grades 4-8   342 Students
    • St. Francis High School Grades 9-12  528 Students

 

Budget:
2021-22 Budget
Operating Budget: $20 M

 

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive for the Interim role for the remaining months of the school year

District Website:  
www.stfrancisschool.org

Search Calendar: 

  • Accepting applications through September 20, 2021
  • A small number of selected candidates will interview with the Board in late September
  • Superintendent named by September 30
  • Superintendent Start:  Early October

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect Website:  schoolexecconnect.com
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website
  • Contact Jack Linehan at  jack.linehan@schoolexecconnect.com for any questions or issues

 

 

 

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Superintendent
Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96
Buffalo Grove, IL

Position Available:         

  • Superintendent, Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96

Address:

  • 1050 Ivy Hall Lane, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

Communities Served:

  • Comprising approximately 3,200 students and 500 certified and educational support personnel, Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 is an elementary school district covering about 20 square miles in southern Lake County, Illinois.
  • The District includes portions of Buffalo Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, and Vernon Hills. Most District 96 students continue their education at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, ranked #150 in U.S. News Best High School 2020 national rankings and ranked #6 in U.S. News Best Illinois High Schools 2020.

Qualifications:

  • Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
  • Successful and significant administrative experience, Superintendent experience preferred

Associates Assisting the Board of Education:
Dr. Linda Yonke, 847-276-7263, linda.yonke@schoolexecconnect.com
Dr. Tim Shimp, 630-327-1765, tim.shimp@schoolexecconnect.com

Highlights/Recognitions/Programming:

  • KCSD 96 supports students in seven schools (four elementary schools, two middle schools, and the Willow Grove Early Learning Center).
  • Five District 96 schools have earned national Blue Ribbon recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. 
    • In 2013, Twin Groves earned Blue Ribbon recognition for a second time, in 2016, Woodlawn Middle School was awarded a second Blue Ribbon, and in 2019, Ivy Hall was awarded a second Blue Ribbon.
    • Each of the four elementary schools has been awarded Blue Ribbon recognition status for its physical education program.
  • Five of the KCSD 96 schools have been recognized by the Chicago Sun Times (March 2009) in the Top 50 Suburban Public Schools list.
  • In October 2006, Ivy Hall, Kildeer Countryside, and Prairie Schools were recognized in Chicago magazine as among the Top 15 Public Schools in Lake County.
  • In Chicago Magazine’s 2016 Best Public Schools issue, Country Meadows ranked #3 in the Lake County Top Ten Elementary Schools.
  • All elementary schools achieved Exemplary summative designation from ISBE
  • One middle school achieved Commendable summative designation and one middle school achieved Exemplary summative designation from ISBE
  • KCSD 96 students perform in the 98th percentile overall (math and reading) as compared to peers across Illinois.
  • 75% of students in grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding on IAR ELA assessment
  • 73% of students in grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding on IAR Mathematics assessment
  • 83% of students in grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding on IAR Science assessment
  • In 2018, Woodlawn was recognized with the distinguished DuFour Award as the nation’s exemplary Professional Learning Community, and KCSD 96 is the only district in the nation where all schools are recognized as International Professional Learning Community model schools. 
  • KCSD 96 has received Financial Recognition status awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education for 14 consecutive years, and is also proud of the District’s “Aaa” bond rating.
  • The diversity of the school community consists of over 56 languages represented.
  • KCSD 96 currently has over 50% of childhood and kindergarten students as dual language speakers. 
  • KCSD 96 currently has a Two-Way Immersion Dual Language Program that started at the Kindergarten level in 2019-2020
  • All students in grades K – 8 are provided with an iPad.

Student Profile (2019-2020 School Report Card):

  • Demographics:
    • White: 48.7%
    • Hispanic: 9%
    • African American: 1.6%
    • Asian:  36.3%
    • American Indian: .1%
    • Pacific Islander: .1%
    • Two or More Races: 4.2%
  • Special Education Students: 10%
  • English Language Learners:  18.2%
  • Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch: 5.4%
  • Attendance Rate: 97%

Staff Information:

  • Total All Employees: 520
  • Full-time Equivalent Certified: 305.6
  • Administrators: 25
  • Administrators with Master’s Degree: 23
  • National Board Certified Teachers: 2
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees or higher: 206 = 67%
  • Average Years Teaching Experience: N/A
  • Average Teacher Salary: $70,164
  • Average Administrator Salary: $133,083  

Financial Information (FY19)

  • FY19 Operational Expenditure per Student:  $15,451
  • State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  $13,764
  • FY19Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $9,049
  • State Average Instructional Expenditure per Student:  $8,172

Total Budgeted Revenue:

  • Local Revenues: 90%
  • State Revenues:  9%
  • Federal Revenues: 1%

Total Budgeted Expenditures by Fund (or as otherwise categorized by the district) FY21 Budget:

  • Education: $49,451,177
  • Operations & Maintenance: $7,289,085
  • Transportation: $4,530,208

Budget (FY21):

  • FY21 Total Budget in revenue: $55,306,137
  • FY21 Total Budget in expenses: $61,360,470
  • FY21 Estimated Fund Balance:  $69,480,671

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:

  • Kildeer Education Association (KEA) through FY2023
  • Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 Education Support Professionals Association through FY2026

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
https://www.kcsd96.org

Search Calendar:  (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  October 31, 2021
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  November 16, 2021
  • Superintendent Named:  By December 14, 2021
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2022

 

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position. 
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website. 

 

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Superintendent
Intermediate School District 287
Plymouth, MN

Position Available:   Superintendent of Schools

District Name:  Intermediate School District 287

District Address:  1820 Xenium Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55408

 

District Website:  www.district287.org

Qualifications:  Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Successful experience as a Superintendent or in a District level setting preferred.  Experience leading or working with Special Education programs as well as transition and special services for unique learners is also preferred.

Consultants Assisting the Board:  School Exec Connect
Antoinette Johns:  antoinettejohns@schoolexecconnect.com  (612-309-1511)
Ken Dragseth:  ken.dragseth@schoolexecconnect.com  (952-210-2790)
David Clough:  david.clough@schoolexecconnect.com (847-644-5556)

Member Districts:  District 287 is an education partner focused on innovative solutions for eleven-member school districts in the West Metro of the Twin Cities including:  Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Orono, Osseo, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, Westonka.

Mission and Core Values:  The mission of Intermediate District 287 is to be the premier provider of innovative specialized services to ensure that each member district can meet the unique learning needs of its students.  District 287 is committed to advancing racial equity and producing equitable student outcomes through evidence-based instruction, trauma-responsive and healing-centered practices, and employee well-being.  Racial equity is foundational to District 287’s mission and embedded in all its priorities.    

District Expertise:  Special Education, Alternative Learning Academies (ALCs), Transition Services, Career and Technical Education, Itinerant Services, Care and Treatment, Online Learning, Enrichment Programs.

District Schools:

  • Ann Bremer Education Center
  • North Education Center
  • South Education Center
  • West Education Center

Education Partners

  • Hennepin Technical Center
  • Care and Treatment Programs
  • Northern Star Online
  • Hennepin Gateway to College

Financial Information:  District 287 programs operate on a fee-for-service basis.  Revenue to fund the district’s student services is generated by tuition billing.  The regional approach makes the costs for specialized services lower.  The cost for individual districts to serve students with complex needs can be extraordinarily high, especially in staffing.  District 287 manages a budget of more than $100 million.

Union Affiliations:

  • Local 2209 Represents Teachers and Non-Licensed Staff
  • Local 284 Represents Support Staff

Teacher Contract Status:  The current contract is under negotiation, expected to expire 6/30/23

Compensation Package Offered:  Regionally Competitive

Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to modify all dates as necessary)

  • Application Deadline:                                                November 19, 2021
  • Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:              December 1, 2021
  • First Round Interviews:                                             December 2-3, 2021
  • Second Round Interviews:                                         December 6,7,8
  • Board Action on Superintendent Contract:           December 2021
  • New Superintendent Transition Activities:            January – June 2022
  • Superintendent Assumes Duties:                             July 1, 2022

 

Interested candidates are encouraged learn more about Intermediate District 287 at www.bit.ly/be287superintendent 

 

Application Process:

  1. Apply for this position through the School Exec Connect website:  schoolexecconnect.com 
  2. Also, Please submit the required credentials through the SEC website