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Superintendent
Independent School District 2711, Mesabi East
Aurora, MN

Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Independent School District 2711, Mesabi East

District Address:  601 N. 1st Street W.; Aurora, Minnesota 55705          

District Website: www.isd2711.org

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Successful experience as a superintendent or administrator preferred.  Demonstrates strong commitment to student achievement, collaborative leadership, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, transparent fiscal management and a high level of integrity with matching standards for honesty and ethics with the School Board, staff and community.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997), Patty Phillips (651-357-0996)

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “It is the mission of the Mesabi East Schools to enable all students to achieve high levels of success so that they can become self-directed, lifelong learners and informed, productive citizens in a changing world.”

  • Innovative, dedicated staff
  • Supportive parents and community
  • Encouraging and inspiring learning environment
  • Broad range of academic offerings, including collaboration with other districts to provide nursing and auto classes and College in the Schools high school courses
  • Quality Compensation (Q Comp); Professional Learning Communities and Teacher Evaluation
  • Outstanding fine arts and athletics programs
  • Passage of bond referendum for a building and an athletic field
  • State of the art technology with 1:1 iPads; CAD Lab
  • Collaboration with local Mental Health Support Services

Communities Served: The Mesabi East School District 2711 encompasses 405 square miles in Northeastern Minnesota. It is a twice consolidated district, first with the consolidation of Aurora, Hoyt Lakes and the surrounding area. Subsequently, Aurora-Hoyt Lakes consolidated with Biwabik creating Mesabi East. The School District’s population is approximately 8,000 residents concentrated in the communities of Aurora, Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes.

Student Population: 933

District Budget: $13,000,000

District Schools:

  • Mesabi East Elementary School      
  • Mesabi East High School

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled for 2019-2021

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: February 12, 2021
  • Candidate slate recommended to the Board: February 16, 2021
  • First round interviews: February 20, 2021
  • Second round interviews:  February 22 if interviews are virtual; February 22, 23, & 24 if interviews are in person
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board: March 1, 2020
  • Superintendent start date: July 1, 2021

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

Application Process:

*Apply through School Exec Connect’s website www.schoolexecconnect.com

*You will be asked to complete the online application and submit through the School Exec Connect  website a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.

 

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Superintendent
Randall Consolidated
School District
Burlington, WI

District Name:
Randall Consolidated SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Available:
SUPERINTENDENT 

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for Wisconsin District Administrator certification
Proven leadership experience in mobilizing continued growth in student achievement

Consultants Assisting the Board:
Dr. Gerry Freitag   414-534-0810 Gerry.Freitag@schoolexecconnect.com

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Committed to a continuous cycle of improvement to strive towards improved achievement for all students.
  • Currently developing a strategic plan focused on “Striving Toward the Achievement of Excellence”.
  • Strong parent and community support for the district and its innovative staff.
  • Committed to implementing structures that will sustain current work and support future growth.
  • Focused on continuing to garner trust of community in decisions that impact students and staff.
  • Continue to improve culture and climate of the school district.
  • Maintain an effective school which promotes effective teaching and the deployment of instructional practices that are consistent with research on effective teaching.
  • Committed to ambitious, clear, specific and observable outcomes that focus on a clear consensus that student learning and achievement is primarily the result of effective instruction matched to student needs.
  • Every student has access to the educational resources and rigor they need to realize their true educational potential.
  • A strong foundation that influences planning, decision making, interpretation of results and develops a high level of trust among all stakeholders.
  • Randall has implemented a one on one technology initiative with grades one thru eight using chromebooks and K-4 and Kindergarten using Ipads.
  • Randall is a feeder school to the Wilmot Union High School.

FAST FACTS

District Address:
37101 87th Street
Burlington, WI 53205

Area Served:
Serves six square miles in Southeastern Wisconsin adjacent to the Illinois state line. The District serves the southwest corner of Kenosha County approximately 22miles west of Lake Michigan.

Grades:
4K-8

Budget:
$10.3 million

Bond Rating:
A1

Student Population:
670

District Schools:
Randall Elementary School, 670 students in grades 4K-8

Teacher Contract Status:
Teachers are represented by the Randall Education Association and negotiations for the 2021-2022 school year are currently underway

Search Calendar:

  • Accepting applications through January 8, 2021
  • Candidate slate recommended to Board on January 20, 2020
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board on February 17, 2021
  • Superintendent start date of July 1, 2021

District Website
www.randall.k12.wi.us

Application Process:

  • Apply for the position and submit required credentials through the SEC website.

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Superintendent
Mount Prospect
School District 57
Mount Prospect, IL

Position Available:

  • Superintendent, Mount Prospect School District 57

Address:

  • 701W. Gregory Street, Mount. Prospect, IL  60056

Communities Served:

  • Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, and Des Plaines

Qualifications:

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

Advisors Assisting the Board:

  • Dr. Benjamin Martindale             (847) 815-6308  ben.martindale@schoolexecconnect.com
  • Dr. Brian Barnhart                       (630) 319-5115  brian.barnhart@schoolexecconnect.com

Highlights:  District 57 has 4 schools: Westbrook School for Young Learners Grades PreK – Grade 1; Fairview and Lions Park Schools Grades 2 – 5; and Lincoln Middle School Grades 6 – 8. Through rigorous, engaging, and meaningful instruction, our staff inspires students to be curious about the world around them. In addition to preparing students academically, our staff prioritizes the importance of problem solving together, treating one another with kindness and respect, and developing healthy interpersonal relationships.  The District’s Mission Statement: Preparing children to learn and succeed in a changing world.

Technology:  Mount Prospect School District 57 is a 1:1 district for all students and staff in grades Pre-K-8. The district provides access to a range of software tools that enhance instruction and help meet the instructional outcomes. The school district employs an experienced staff that supports technology needs and provides instructional technology coaching. 3D printers available to all students, and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is offered in the middle school to expose students to STEM learning. The district is equipped with a robust infrastructure to support 21st-century learning. 

Schools:

  • Westbrook School for Young Learners
  • Fairview Elementary School
  • Lions Park Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
    • Total Enrollment (Grades pre-K to 8):   2,307

Special Programs:

  • Special Education Services:  In District 57, a continuum of services is offered for students who receive special education services. We provide resource support, which typically occurs within the general education environment, the Extended Support Program (ESP), which provides services outside of the general education environment, the SOAR (Structured Opportunities for Academics & Responsibility) program, which is available for students with significant cognitive development, communication/language, adaptive behavior, social skill development, and sensory regulation, and out-of-district placements for students with needs that cannot be met by District 57 services. 

 

  • English Language Learners:  District 57 offers TPI (Transitional Program of Instruction) and TBE (Transitional Bilingual Education) for students, depending on the school. Each school has at least one Multilingual Services Teacher, who provides a combination of push-in and pull-out services, depending on the language needs of the students. The Multilingual Services Department is passionate about supporting emergent bilingual students develop their linguistic skills to flourish as successful learners. 

Student Profile:

  • Demographics:
    • White:  78%
    • Hispanic:  6%
    • African American:  1%
    • Asian/Pacific Islander:  8%
    • Multi-Racial/Ethnic:   7%

Special Education Students:  11% IEPs

English Language Learners:  7.2%

Students Qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch:  11.8%

These are students who qualify for SNAP, TANF or Medicaid benefits.

Attendance Rate:  98%

Student Performance:

  • Elementary Schools:
    • Weekly art, music, and library instruction
    • Half-day Kindergarten for all students
  • Middle School:
    • Two world languages offered:  Spanish and French
    • STEM, art, band, choir and orchestra offered
    • Wide variety of after-school sports and clubs
    • Accelerated math program available

Staff Information:

  • Total All Employees:   326
  • Full-time Equivalent Certified:   173.6
  • Administrators:   14
  • Teachers with Master’s Degrees:   123
  • Average Years Teaching Experience:   15
  • Average Teacher Salary:   $62,195
  • Average Administrator Salary:   $122,250

Financial Information:

  • FY20 Operational Expenditure per Student: $11,653
  • FY20 State Average Operational Expenditure per Student:  not yet available
  • FY20 Instructional Expenditure per Student: $10,576
  • FY20 State Average Instructional Expenditure per Student:  not yet available

Total FY21 Budgeted Revenue:

  • Local Revenues: $28,469,699
  • State Revenues: $2,129,905
  • Federal Revenues: $981,745

Total FY21 Budgeted Expenditures by Fund:

  • Education: $23,050,174
  • Operations & Maintenance $2,418,214
  • Debt Service: $771,600
  • Transportation: $1,150,700
  • Municipal Retirement/Social Security: $707,166
  • Capital Projects: $4,000,000

Total FY21 Budget:

  • Revenues: $31,581,349
  • Expenditures: $32,097,854

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:

  • Mount Prospect Educational Association (MPEA) through 6/30/22
  • Mount Prospect Educational Support Personnel Association (MPESPA) through 6/30/24

Salary Offered:

  • Regionally Competitive

District Website:   d57.org

Search Calendar:

  • Accepting Applications Through:  December 10, 2020
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  January 7, 2021
  • Superintendent Names:  January 2021
  • Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2021

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
Brown County CUSD #1
Mount Sterling, IL

Position Available:
Superintendent Brown County CUSD # 1

Address:
503 NW Cross Street, Mount Sterling, Illinois 62353

Communities Served: Mt. Sterling, Versailles, Timewell, Hersman, Cooperstown and Ripley

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
Successful and significant administrative experience, knowledge of school finance a plus

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Ms. Diane Robertson, 217-242-0485, Diane.Robertson@schoolexecconnect.com
Mr. Todd Fox, 217-430-0873, Todd.Fox@schoolexeconnect.com

HIGHLIGHTS:

The District serves approximately 735 students covering 307 square miles and is located in west central Illinois. There are 3 schools (elementary, middle school, high school) on 2 separate campuses.

  • Family friendly community committed to educational excellence
  • Well-rounded curricular and extra-curricular opportunities  
  • Excellent on-going professional development opportunities for all staff
  • New ECE and childcare facility
  • 1:1 technology K-12, in-house technology department
  • Collaboration with John Wood Community College and the Tracy Family Foundation
  • Robust economy – historically lowest unemployment in Illinois
  • Largely agricultural community with major employers including DOT Foods, Inc., Western Illinois Correctional Center and Timewell Tile
  • 1% County School Facilities Sales Tax, non-PTELL
  • Numerous community amenities including YMCA, Park District, swimming pool, golf course, youth sports programs, nearby state parks, hunting and fishing

SCHOOLS Summative Designation
Brown County Elementary School (PK-4) Commendable
Brown County Middle School (5-8) Commendable
Brown County High School (9-12) Commendable

St. Mary School – Private Catholic (PK-8)

Student Characteristics (2019-2020 Illinois Report Card)

  • Enrollment – 735
  • Demographics
    • White: 96%
    • Hispanic: 2%
    • Black: 1%
    • Asian: .3%
    • Two or More Races: 1.2%
  • Low Income: 47%
  • English Learners: .3%
  • Student with IEPs: 18%
  • Homeless: 1%
  • Attendance Rate: 96%
  • Graduation Rate: 87%
  • Dropout Rate: 2%
  • Chronic Absenteeism Rate: 8%
  • Student Mobility: 6%
  • ELA Proficiency: N/A (Covid)
  • Math Proficiency: N/A (Covid)
  • Science Proficiency: N/A (Covid)
  • Post Secondary Enrollment: N/A (Covid)

Staff Information

  • Total Employees: 121
  • Total Teachers: 61
  • Total Administrators: 4

Financial Information

  • Financial Adequacy: 79% (2019-2020 Report Card)
  • FY21 Total Proposed Budget: $10 million
  • FY21 Proposed Ed Fund: $6.1 million

Union Affiliation and Contract Status:

  • Brown County Education Association (certified staff), expires 2021
  • Brown County Education Association (non-certified staff), expires 2023

Salary Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.bchornets.com

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

  • Accepting Applications Through: January 8, 2021
  • Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board: Late January 2021
  •  Superintendent Named: Late February 2021
  • Superintendent Start: July 1, 2021

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
Community High School
District 128
Vernon Hills, IL

Superintendent
Community High School District 128
Vernon Hills, IL

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 128 POSTING

The Mission of Community High School District 128 is to develop graduates who are DARING. Students explore and discover personal journeys to meaningful post-secondary pursuits.  We are: Dreamers and Doers, Aware, Resilient and Healthy, Inquisitive, Nimble, Global.

 

Position Available:
Superintendent

District:
Community High School District 128
Vernon Hills, Illinois
https://www.d128.org/

Qualifications:

  1. Possesses or is eligible for Illinois Superintendent Licensure
  2. Successful and Significant Administrative Experience
  3. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education.

Consultants Assisting the Board:

Dr. Linda Yonke linda.yonke@schoolexecconnect.com  847-276-7263
Dr. David Clough david.clough@schoolexecconnect.com  847-644-5556

Highlights:
The Board of Education of Community High School District 128 is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Superintendent beginning July 1, 2021. Community High School District 128 is among the best public school districts in Illinois and in the nation.

Our Community:
Community High School District 128 has been providing quality education to ninth through twelfth graders for more than 50 years. Located approximately 40 miles north of Chicago, the District serves an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The District’s schools, Libertyville High School and Vernon Hills High School, serve all or part of the communities of Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Green Oaks, Rondout, Mundelein, and Mettawa, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas.

Our Teachers and Staff:

  • 94% of teachers have a Masters degree or higher.
  • 21 staff members are recognized as National Board Certified Teachers.

Our Performance:

  • District 128 students and staff are consistently recognized on the local, state and national levels for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.
  • District 128 was named the number one school district in Illinois in the 2019 Best Schools ranking by Niche.com.
  • U.S. News & World Report ranks LHS 12th and VHHS 15th among Illinois high schools, and in the top 3% of all public high schools nationally.
  • Both high schools are recipients of the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award, with LHS receiving the honor in 2018 and 1990 and VHHS receiving the honor in 2010.
  • District 128 named Top Workplace in Chicagoland by the Chicago Tribune in 2014 and 2019.
  • Association for School Business Officials, International (ASBO) awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting to Community High School District 128 for twenty-two consecutive years.

Salary Offered:
The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package. 

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

  • Accepting Applications through:                           Nov. 20, 2020
  • Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:           Dec. 1, 2020
  • First Interviews                                                        Dec. 2-3, 2020
  • Finalist Interview                                                     Dec. 8-9-10, 2020
  • Superintendent Named:                                        Jan. 26, 2021
  • Superintendent Start:                                             July 1, 2021

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position through this Website.
  • Please submit the required credentials through this Website.

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Superintendent
Forest Park School District 91
Forest Park, IL

Position Available:     
Superintendent of Schools

District Name:                            
Forest Park School District 91
424 Des Plaines Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

Qualifications:
Must hold a superintendent license and have administrative experience.

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

Dr. Devon Horton
devon.horton@schoolexecconnect.com

For more detailed information on the school district please click here

Schools:

  • Forest Park Preschool
  • Betsy Ross Primary Elementary School
  • Field-Stevenson Intermediate School
  • Garfield Primary Elementary School
  • Grant-White Intermediate School
  • Forest Park Middle School

District Communities
Forest Park, IL

Student Demographics:

  White  25.9%
  Black    46.6%
  Hispanic  13.8%
  Asian 3.9%
  Two or More  9.5%
  American Indian 0.3%
  Low Income 49.9%
  English Learners 6.7%
  IEP Students 23%

Note: Information is from 2018-19 State Report Card

Compensation:
Regionally competitive

District Website:
https://www.fpsd91.org/

District Finances
The district has healthy fund balances. Additional information can be found on the districts website:  https://www.fpsd91.org/Page/707

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

  • Applications Due: November 20th
  • Initial Search Firm Interviews:  November 20th
  • Presentation of Slate of Candidates to Board:  late November – early December
  • Board of Education Interviews: December – January
  • Announcement of New Superintendent:  January – February
  • Start date:  July 1, 2021

Application Process:

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