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Interim Superintendent
Aitkin Public Schools ISD #1
Aitkin, MN

SUPERINTENDENT
AITKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS #1
AITKIN, MN 56431

 

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH
Position Available:  
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Aitkin Public Schools ISD 1

 

Address:
306 2nd St. NW
Aitkin, MN 56431

 

Schools:

  • Aitkin High School
  • Rippleside Elementary
  • Early Childhood and Community Education programs
  • Alternative School

 

Communities Served:
Aitkin, Malmo, Palisade, and Glen

 

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Minnesota Superintendent License
Successful Administrative Experience

 

Advisors to The Board:
SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT
Dr. Antoinette Johns   612-309-1511               almonster05@msn.com
Ms. Patty Phillips         651-357-0996              pattyjphillips@gmail.com

 

Fast Facts:

  • Financially secure and stable
  • All negotiated contracts completed
  • Building renovation for 2018 almost complete
  • The 2017-18 District Enrollment was 1140 students K-12

 

Financial Information:
2014 Operating Fund Budget: $14,000,000 and a $3,000,000 bond passed in addition

 

Organizational/Union Affiliation of Teachers:
Education Minnesota-Certified Staff and Paraprofessionals
IUOE-Custodians and Bus Drivers

 

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

 

District Website
www.isd1.org 

 

Search Calendar: (The Board Reserves the Right to Adjust the Schedule)

  • Accepting Applications Through:                                         August 9, 2018
  • Selected Candidate Names Taken to the Board:              morning August 10, 2018
  • Board Interviews:                                                                   5:30 pm August 10, 2018
  • Board Action on Interim Superintendent:                          August 10, 2018
  • Interim Superintendent Start Date:                                     August 13, 2018 or ASAP

 

Application Process:
Apply for the Position through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website
Submit Required Credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website

Applicants are asked not to contact School Board members directly.

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Superintendent
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, MI

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, Michigan

 

Position Available
The Saginaw Township Community Schools Board of Education is seeking an inspiring and engaging educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who is looking to join a district committed to maximizing every student’s educational and social-emotional  growth.

The District’s Schools and Points of Pride
The school district provides a comprehensive prekindergarten through 12th grade educational program for approximately 4750 students in five elementary, one middle and two high schools.  The district enjoys strong support from the community and parents are actively involved in the education of their children.

Elementary Schools

  • Sherwood Elementary- Grades K-2
  • Westdale Elementary- Grades K-2 and Young Fives
  • Arrowhead Elementary- Grades 3-5
  • Weiss Elementary- Grade 3-5
  • Hemmeter Elementary- A K-5 magnet school serving academically gifted and talented

Each of the elementary schools offers a core curriculum of mathematics, English/language arts, science and social studies.  Students also benefit from art, music and physical education programs.  The district is focused on  integrating technology throughout the curriculum.  A full day kindergarten program is also provided.

Enrichment programs include science and art exploration days, the Everybody Counts program, character education programs, nature camp trips, and Destination Imagination Teams, among others.

Middle School

  • White Pine Middle School

White Pine Middle School has been nationally recognized as a “School to Watch”; recognizing its well-rounded and supportive programming.  It was also recognized by the Michigan Association of School Boards for service learning.  White Pine features the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and also offers “Learning Communities” that have three to four teachers working with 80-120 students.  Supplementing the core curriculum are classes in drama, art, industrial technology, STEM, music and world languages.  Accelerated classes are also available.

High Schools

  • Heritage High School

Heritage High School has advanced accreditation and offers a comprehensive academic program.   In addition to the core curriculum, Advanced Placement classes are available in the areas of social studies, English/language arts, mathematics, science and world languages. Heritage also offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Over 50% of Heritage students take AP or IB courses.  Heritage offers band, choir, strings and orchestra, theatre, industrial arts as well as French, Latin, and Spanish world languages.  The school also offers an outstanding athletic program which is consistently successful at the league, regional and state level, including multiple state championships.

  • Mackinaw High School

Mackinaw High School offers a high school completion program for students 16-19 years of age. It offers an innovative blended learning program designed to meet the learning needs of alternative students with flexible scheduling that includes individualized and group instruction. Students must demonstrate proficiency to earn credit.

District Staff

  • Approximately 580 total staff
  • Approximately 270 Certified Teachers; 220 hold a Master’s Degree or higher

Demographic Data

  • Enrollment 4,780
  • Percent Free and Reduced Lunch  47%
  • Teacher/Student Ratio 1:20
  • ELL Students 120
  • Students with IEP’s 690

The District’s Finances (2017-18)

  • Annual Budget $45 Million
  • Fund Balance $7,946,359
  • Foundation Allowance $7,631
  • The district has a balanced budget

Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must hold or be eligible for the Michigan Administrative Certificate and have highly successful administrative experience.  The district welcomes qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation
The Board is offering a regionally competitive compensation package including  a multiyear contract and comprehensive benefits package.

District Website
www.stcs.org

Search Calendar

  • Application Deadline                                           August 3
  • SEC Screening and Interviews                           Ongoing
  • Candidates Presented to the Board                 August 15
  • Board’s First Interviews                                       August 21, 22, and 23
  • Board Selects Finalists                                         August 27
  • Finalist Interviews                                                Week of September 10
  • Selection of Final Candidate                               September 24
  • New Superintendent Begins                              November

The Board reserves the right to modify the timeline as needed.

Advisors to The Board
David Peterson (dpeterson3@charter.net)
Larry Lobert (larry@larrylobert.com)

Application Process
Apply for the position and submit required credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website.  Applicants are asked not to contact the District or  Board Members directly.

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Superintendent
ROCORI School District 750
Cold Spring, MN

Position Available:

Superintendent, ROCORI School District 750

Address:

534 North Fifth Avenue, Cold Spring, MN 56320

Communities Served:

District comprised of the communities of Rockville, Cold Spring, Richmond and the surrounding communities.

Schools:

ROCORI High School (9-12)
ROCORI Middle School (6-8)
Cold Spring Elementary School (K-5)
Richmond Elementary School (K-5)
John Clark Elementary School (Rockville) (K-5)

Requirements:

Hold or eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Minnesota
Experience as a superintendent, district administrator or principal preferred

Qualifications:

Strong commitment to student achievement, whole student development, resource management, community engagement, staff professional development and external partnerships

Consultants Assisting the Board

Dr. Kenneth Dragseth (952-210-2790), mdragseth@comcast.net
Dr. David Vick (847-343-0039),  vickdp@hotmail.com

District Highlights:

21st Century classrooms and instruction
Practical, hands on learning experiences
Students “learn by doing”
Project Lead the Way Courses begin in the Middle School level using engineering and design software offered by Intel, Pixar, Lockheed-Martin
Course offering college credits to students who engage in real-life construction projects
Credit options from 21 college level courses including English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and Electives
Students may earn up to 63 credits in the Minnesota State University (MnSCU) system
2013 Seniors earned 2879 college credits
Excellent student/teacher ratios
85% of elementary class sections at or lower than policy expectations
70% of 2013 graduates took ACT; 23.2 composite school
All schools have been given academic recognition
Emphasis on K-3 core skills, Minnesota State Standards, Academic Achievement Opportunities, Title and Intervention Programming, and Targeted Services Opportunities
Many high school students earn National Honor Society or President’s Education Award
Many students earn scholarships, in 2013 this amount was $630,000
Extensive support for teachers with instructional coaching and mentoring, an affiliation with SCSU New Teacher Program
Partnerships with St. Cloud State University, local businesses, and Chamber of Commerce
Strong Early Childhood Services with a parent Advisory Council and Head Start Center
ROCORI Proud Recognition Program recognizes excellence of students, staff, parents and community members
Many academic activities and clubs
Strong competitive athletic and fine arts programs with multiple sports and arts opportunities
Strong STEM program
Highly trained and competent staff at all levels
Strong World’s Best Workforce Plan
Outstanding graduation rate

Fast Facts:

The district serves approximately 2000 students in 3 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school
The district is in Central Minnesota southwest of St Cloud
Student demographics: 88.5% white, 1.5% Black/African American, 8.5% Hispanic/Latino, .3% Asian, .9% other or two or more races
Special Education population is 9.5%, Free/Reduced Priced Lunch population is 20.0 %
98 % four-year graduation rate
The excellence of the school district is attracting growth in its population of resident students and families who apply for open-enrollment

Mission:  

Making a difference today to create a better tomorrow

Vision:

ROCORI is committed to be Central Minnesota’s Public Education Standard of Excellence

  • A place where people choose to learn, work and live
  • A school where students of all identities have equitable access to resources
  • A school empowering all students and staff to achieve their greatest potential

Core Values:    Respectful, Open and Honest, Compassionate, Optimistic, Ready, Inclusive

Strategic Directives:

1.   Providing a daily experience that is engaging, supportive, and empowering
2.   Aligning and strengthening programming

  • Focusing on early learners
  • Closing the achievement gap
  • Preparing citizens with a global perspective
  • Developing life, college, and career readiness

3.   Building relationships within the district through collaboration and communications
4.   Deepening community partnership and pride

 

Budget:

The 2017-18 General Fund Expenditure Budget is approximately 24 million.

Union Affiliation:  Education Minnesota – Contract Expires June 30, 2019

District Website:

rocori.k12.mn.us

Salary Offered:

Regionally Competitive

Search Calendar:

Application period begins on May 22 with a final deadline of June 30
Selected candidates taken to the Board on July 9
First Board Interviews on July 10
Final Board Interviews on July 11, 12, 13
Position begins on August 1, 2018 or as soon as possible after that date

Application Process:

Apply through School Exec Connect website www.schoolexecconnect.com if you are interested in the position.  Candidates will need to upload the completed and signed application plus proof of certification, a current resume, college transcripts and at least four letters of reference.

 

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Superintendent
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
Wilmette, IL

 

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, WILMETTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 39
WILMETTE, IL
THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH

Position Available: 
Superintendent of Schools of an Outstanding, High Achieving School District in a North Shore Community

Address:
615 Locust
Wilmette, IL  60091

Schools:

  • Ramona Elementary School (PK-4)
  • Central Elementary School (K-4)
  • McKenzie Elementary School (K-4)
  • Harper Elementary School (K-4)
  • Highcrest Middle School (5-6)
  • Wilmette Junior High School (7-8)

Communities Served:
Wilmette, part of Winnetka,  and Glenview, IL

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Superintendent’s License
Successful Administrative Experience at the highest level

Advisors to The Board:
SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT
Dr. Harry Rossi              847-370-8956                hprossi30@hotmail.com
Dr. Gary Zabilka            847-715-8531                gzabilka@iasaedu.org

Fast Facts:
District Demographics:

Enrollment: 3700, approx.
Low Income:  03%
LEP 03%
White 76%
Hispanic 05%
Asian 11%
Black 01%
Other 01%

Financial Information:
Instructional Spending Per Student: $9,074
2017 Operational Spending Per Student:  $13,965
Total Budget: $77 M

Organizational/Union Affiliation of Teachers:
Illinois Education Association

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.wilmette39.org

Search Calendar: (The Board Reserves the Right to Adjust the Schedule)

  • Accepting Applications Through:  Early October
  • Selected Candidate Names Taken to Board:  November
  • Board Action:  December/January
  • Start Date:  July 1, 2019

Application Process:
Apply for the Position through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website
Submit Required Credentials through the SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT website

Applicants are asked not to contact the District or Board Members directly.

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Superintendent
Libertyville School District 70
Libertyville, IL

Superintendent
Libertyville School District 70
Libertyville, IL

Position Available:
Superintendent of Schools
Libertyville School District

Address:
Libertyville School District 70
1382 W. Lake St.
Libertyville, IL   60048

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for licensure as Superintendent in Illinois. Experience as a Superintendent or District Office position preferred. Advanced degree – Ed.D. or Ph.D. – preferred. The successful candidate will have significant administrative experience and will demonstrate a profound commitment to 21st Century teaching and learning.

Consultants Assisting the Board:
Dr. David Clough:     daveanddonnacl@msn.com   847 644-5556
Dr. Linda Yonke:        yonkelinda@gmail.com         847 276-7263
Dr. Gary Zabilka:       gzabilka@iasaedu.org            847 715-8531

Fast Facts:

  • All five District 70 schools have been awarded the U. S. Department of Education’s prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence.
  • The District’s five schools include four K-5 centers and one middle school for grades 6-8; one elementary school holds an early childhood center.
  • District 70 has a AAA Bond Rating, and has earned the status of “Financial Recognition” from ISBE for the last seven years.
  • A budget of nearly $34 million serves the District’s 2,500 students.
  • Nearly 80 percent of the 172 District teachers have a Master’s degree or higher, and the teacher retention rate is 93.4%.
  • A Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 focuses on Communicating, Working on Teams, Self-Direction, Solving Problems, Using Technology, and Making Connections.
  • Considered a 2015 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace, parents and staff consistently rate the climate as positive.
  • The Village of Libertyville is a highly attractive, family-oriented suburb northwest of Chicago, located 5 miles west of Lake Michigan.

Search Calendar:

  • Applications Due: September 30, 2018
  • Initial Search Firm Interviews: Early October
  • Presentation of Slate of Candidates to Board: October 16
  • Board of Education First Interviews: October 23-27
  • Stakeholder Interview/Board Second Interview: November 5-8
  • Final Board Interview: Mid-November
  • Announcement of New Superintendent: December 17, 2018
  • Position Begins: July 1, 2019

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.d70schools.org

Application Process:
Apply for the position through the School Exec Connect website:
www.schoolexecconnect.com