Eau Claire Area School District, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Address:

500 Main Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

Eau Claire is located 80 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Community Served:

Eau Claire, located on the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, has a population of 64,000 with a county population of 99,000.  Eau Claire is home to the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College.   Qualifications:   Hold or be eligible for a Wisconsin Superintendent’s License Successful and significant administrative experience

Advisors Assisting the Board:

Dr. Phil Sobocinski and Dr. Charles Kyte

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Vision of the Eau Claire Area School District is to assure “All children in the district are prepared for post-secondary success”.  The Mission of the Eau Claire Area School District is to educate children in partnership with the family and community to live responsible, creative and fulfilling lives in a rapidly changing world.

Eau Claire students consistently score above the state and national averages on academic tests.  The average ACT score for Eau Claire students is 22.9.

79% of Eau Claire students plan to attend either 4 year or technical colleges after graduation.

Eau Claire HS students exceed the state averages in AP courses and foreign language classes by a 2 to 1 ratio.

Both North HS and Memorial HS are named as among the top 25 High Schools in Wisconsin

FAST FACTS:

• Eighth largest District in Wisconsin with 11,000 students.
• K-12 District covering 200 square miles.  There are 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools and 2 district sponsored charter schools.
• The District has 850 certified staff, 34 administrators and 338 support staff.  60% of teachers have masters degrees or higher.
• The district leadership team consists of 8 administrators including Executive Directors of Administration, Human Resources and Business Services.
• Eau Claire has been named as one of the best 100 communities for young people by America’s Promise, and is in the top 16% of school districts in the nation for having ‘what parents want’ by School Match.

Budget:

Total budgeted expenditures for all funds: $174 million. General Fund–$113M, SPED–$19M, Special Projects–$1M, Debt Service–$7M, Capitol Projects–$31M and Community Service Fund–$3M

Successful $52 million referendum passed in April 2011 for expansion and improvements of facilities.

Employee relationship:

Wisconsin is undergoing a significant change in public sector contracts and bargaining.  The Eau Claire Area School District is dedicated to supporting a positive working relationship with all staff and staff groups.

Salary Offered:

Regionally Competitive

District Website:

www.ecasd.k12.wi.us

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

• Accepting Applications Through:  June 21 
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board: June 27 
• Superintendent Named: July 11
• Superintendent Start Date:  September 1 (approx)

Application Process:

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

School:
Caruso Middle School

School Address:
1801 Montgomery Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015

District Name:
Deerfield School District 109
517 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Superintendent:
Dr. Renee Goier

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the State of Illinois Type 75 Administrative Certificate
Successful administrative experience

Consultant Assisting the Superintendent:
Dr. Linda Hanson

Fast Facts:

• Deerfield School District is located on Chicago’s north shore, approximately 25 miles north of Chicago
• The district serves 3,200 students in grades K-8 in two middle schools (grades 6-8) and
  four elementary schools (K-5)
• Caruso Middle School serves 530 students from the communities of Deerfield and Riverwoods
• Caruso Middle School is one of the highest achieving schools in the state as measured by test scores
• Students are involved in a full range of extra curricular opportunities
• Parents are highly involved in the school through volunteerism and commitment to their children’s education.

Compensation:
Regionally competitive

District Website:
www.dps109.org

The Search Calendar (the District reserves the right to change all listed dates)
Candidates presented to Superintendent on May 23, 2012
Position begins on July 1, 2012

Application Process:
Apply through this Website if you are interested in this position

Address:
1001 Fifth Avenue Southeast, Little Falls, MN 56345

Communities Served:
The community of Little Falls and surrounding areas

Qualifications:
Hold or eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Minnesota
Experience as a superintendent or district administrator preferred
Strong commitment to student achievement, personalized learning, innovation, technology for instruction, and meeting the career needs of all students

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

Consultants Assisting the Board
Dr. Antoinette Johns (612-309-1511), Mr. Robert Ostlund (612-308-8997), Dr. Charlie Kyte (651-247-6505), Dr. Kenneth Dragseth (952-210-2790)

Highlights:
Personalized learning for students
Cutting edge technology for teaching and learning including I Pads
Active involvement of community partners
Focus on innovation
Strong Early Childhood Program
Leadership and Parents Training
Research based curriculum and hands-on instruction
Math Coaches
Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS), a reading support strategy
Instructional coaches
99% graduation rate
Day of Caring community event
LINK – freshman orientation/mentor program with HS students
Strong extra-curricular and fine arts program
Below average class sizes
Strong financial condition
Excellent community education program
Highly trained, caring and competent staff

Fast Facts:
The district serves approximately 2,450 students in 3 elementary schools,
1 middle school and one high school
The district is located 100 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul in central Minnesota
The city of Little Falls has an estimated 8,500 people in a town established along the Mississippi River in 1848
46% of the students are eligible for free and reduced lunch with 6% students of color
The district includes the military site of Camp Ripley and has services for military families

Budget:
The 2011-12 General Fund Expenditure Budget is approximately 26 million.
Bargaining Group/Affiliations/Contract Expiration:
Teachers – Education Minnesota 6/30/13

District Website:
www.lfalls.k12.mn.us

Search Calendar:
Screening begins on April 19 with a final deadline of May 18
Selected candidates taken to the Board on May 22
First Round Interviews on May 23. 24
Final interviews on May 29, 30, 31
Position begins on July 1, 2012 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.

Address
550 West Merrill Street
Birmingham, Michigan  48009

Qualifications
Highly successful, demonstrated leadership experience in high performing school districts
Doctorate preferred

Advisors Assisting the Board
Dr. Linda Hanson, Mr. David Peterson and Dr. William Hamilton

Highlights

• 15 schools – 2 senior high, 1 district wide 3-8th, 2 middle, 8 elementary, 1 alternative senior high, 1 Early Childhood Center
• Consistent high achievement across all grade levels
• District and all schools accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (AdvancEd)
• 8,200+ students preschool through grade 12
• 56,000+ community
• Serving students in Birmingham, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Beverly Hills, and portions of West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township
• Quality half day preschool programs in each elementary building
• An outstanding Character Education program at all levels

6 National Schools of Character
7 State Schools of Character

• Recipient of Michigan’s prestigious environmental Green School distinction, including:

~ 8 Evergreen schools
~ 3 Emerald schools
~ 3 Green schools

• Comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
• Newly designed Web site portal
• Data dashboard

Curriculum and Programs

High School

• Average class size 24
• 39 Advanced Placement classes
• 36 Honors Level classes
• Foreign Language offerings of Spanish, French, Chinese and Japanese
• “A” rating Adequate Yearly Progress
• State of the art science and energy labs
• Fully-equipped robotics and engineering facilities
• Specialized programs:

~ EXCEL - Groves interdisciplinary program combining English and Social Studies
~ International Baccalaureate Program partner with over 180 students attending
~ Experiential Learning - cooperative teaching and adventure programming
~ Overseas travel/study opportunities

Middle School

• Average class size of 23
• Average MEAP scores of 96-97%
• Electives in engineering technology, art, skills for living, and physical education
• Daily instruction catering to developing inquiring minds
• World languages that offer high school credit in Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese
• Instrumental music in band, orchestra and vocal music
• Experiential education and travelling classrooms to engage in “real world” applications
• 21st Century learning practices with focus on technology
• Religious Diversity exploration

District Wide 3-8 School

• Average class size of 22.5
• 3-8 in-district school of choice with multi-age learning
• Science and technology emphasis
• Unique Choice Hour program for enrichment
• Engage interdisciplinary program
• G.E.E.K.ed about Learning (Global Education Engaging Kids) program
• Engage program promoting learning opportunities using current technology tool
  

Elementary Schools

• Average class size of 22
• Average MEAP scores of 93-95% among top in the state
• Innovative !gnite program starting in third grade to promote 21st Century teaching and learning
• World language starting in second grade
• Physical education, art and music/choir
• Orchestra or band in 5th grade
• Technology in every classroom
• Community service projects
• Intervention/Enrichment at all grades
• Assessments to monitor progress of readers in Elementary (F&P)
• Battle of the Books: Reading incentive program in 4thand 5th grade
• Reading Recovery program for lowest readers in 1^st grade
• Multiage classroom options
• Instructional Specialists to support both high and low end students
• “Cluster” enrichment program for identified students in 4th and 5th grade

Pre-School

• NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Center
• All preschools taught by certified teachers
• Programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years
• Half-day preschool programs in all elementary buildings
• Wee Care for infants through age 5
• ECC full-day programs for preschool age students

Academics

• Composite ACT score of 24
• Top MEAP and MME scores in state and country
• Instructional Specialists and Reading Specialists in all elementary schools

Staff
1,100 total district employees

• 583 teachers
• 87% of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Staff committed to professional learning communities

Budget and Finance

• Standard & Poor’s Bond rating of AA+
• Excellent report on annual fiscal audit
• Governmental funds totaling $145 million, including $107 million General Fund, $17 million Debt   Service Fund,  $5 million Capital Projects Fund,   $16 million in 10 Special Revenue funds
• $250 million in facility improvements and renovation er the last 15 years
• $1.5 million in revenue created by the Community Education programming
• $110,000 generated annually from the Birmingham Education Foundation
• Second highest foundation allowance in state

Compensation
Regionally Competitive

District Website
www.birmingham.k12.mi.us

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

• Accepting Applications Through:  May 5, 2012
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:  Late May
• Superintendent Named:  June
• Superintendent Start:  July 1, 2012 or as soon thereafter as possible

Application Process

• Apply for the position through this Website.
• Please submit the required credentials through this Website.

Address:
                Edina Public Schools
                5701 Normandale Road
               Edina, MN 55424

Communities Served:
                Edina and parts of Bloomington and Eden Prairie
                First ring suburb southwest of Minneapolis, MN

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in communication, journalism, marketing, education or related area
• Minimum five years of experience preferred in a composite of the following areas: directing organizational public relations, community relations, media relations, government relations, and legislative activity.  Preferred experience in schools and/or public sector
• Experience in marketing/advertising, print operations, publications management, website management, digital communication and/or fundraising
• Evidence of technological proficiency, including social media

Salary Range: $96,000 – $104,000

Partner Assisting the Superintendent:
                Dr. Kenneth Dragseth

Fast Facts:
                Enrollment          8,000
                Teachers and support staff          1,170
                1 high school, 2 middle schools
                6 elementary schools
                Nationally recognized program and
                Student achievement
               Operating budget          $86m

Search Calendar:
                Accepting applications through April 13, 2012

Application Process:
               Apply for the position through this website if you are interested in the position
               Required documents: Online application, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, at least three letters of
               recommendation, and copy of license.

District Website:             www.edina.k12.mn.us

Date Posted:                      March 19, 2012

Position Type:
The Edina Public Schools has a Director of Teaching and Learning position available at Edina Public Schools beginning July 1, 2012

Address:
               Edina Public Schools
               5701 Normandale Road
               Edina, MN 55424

Communities Served:
               Edina and parts of Bloomington, Eden Prairie
               First ring suburb southwest of Minneapolis, MN

Qualifications:
               Hold or be eligible for a Minnesota Superintendent’s license
               Minimum of five years of experience with curriculum and instruction development

Salary Range:
               125,000 – 134,000

Partner Assisting the Superintendent:
               Dr. Kenneth Dragseth

Fast Facts:
               Enrollment        8,000
               Teachers and support staff    1170
               I high school, 2 middle schools
               6 elementary schools
               Nationally recognized program and
               Academic achievement
               Operating budget  86,000,000

Search Calendar:
               Accepting Applications through April 13, 2012

Application Process:
               Apply for the position online through this website if you are interested in the position
               Required materials:  Online application, cover letter, resume, transcripts, at least three letters of
               recommendation, copy of license.

District Website:
                www.edina.k12.mn.us

Date Posted:
             March 15, 2012

Address:
Central Bucks School District
20 Welden Drive
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901

Community:

The Central Bucks School District is located in the heart of Bucks County Pennsylvania, less than 30 miles north of Philadelphia and 75 miles southwest of New York City, making the region accessible to broad range of social, historical and cultural activities.

The Central Bucks community comprises an area of 122 square miles and a population of over 101,000.  The community is rich in historic attractions and reflects the community’s dedication to preserving the past.

The School District offices are located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the county seat.  The district includes nine municipalities: the Boroughs of Chalfont, Doylestown, and New Britain; and the Townships of Buckingham, Doylestown, New Britain, Plumstead, Warrington, and Warwick.

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
Successful and significant administrative experience
Earned Doctorate

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Dr. Robert O’Brien
Dr. Alan G. Elko

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Consistently in the top 10 schools districts in the state on State Assessments and best student performance to education cost ratio in the state
• SAT scores rank in the top 6% for Pa. high schools
• Over 85% of students participate in extracurricular activities
• Over 80% of professional staff hold advanced degrees with third highest number of National Board Certified Teachers in the state
• Extensive commitment by students and staff to community service
• Moody’s AA1 credit rating

FAST FACTS:

• Enrollment 20,092
• School or Grades (K-12 District)
• Demographic Profile: see attached
• District spends $13,800 per pupil
• Direct Reports to Superintendent:
  • Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
  • Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
  • Business Administrator
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Director of Student Services
  • Director of Technology
  • Director of Operations

Budget:
Total budgeted expenditures for all funds: 281M

Union Affiliation: PSEA

Teachers’ Contract Status:
2 year of 4 Year Contract

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.cbsd.org

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

• Accepting Applications Through: April 9, 2012
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board: May 14, 2012
• Superintendent Named: June, 2012
• Superintendent Start Date: August, 2012

Application Process:

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

District Name: South Washington County Public Schools

District Address:  7362 East Point Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Experience as a Superintendent or in a district office setting preferred.  Demonstrate strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting students of diverse backgrounds.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790), Antoinette (Toni) Johns (612-309-1511), Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997), Charlie Kyte (651-247-6505)

District Highlights: The South Washington County School District provides high quality education for children and adults through their comprehensive E-12 education program, and adult and senior offerings through the Community Education Department.  They are committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning for all.  A newly revitalized strategic plan, Pathway to Excellence, helps them focus their efforts toward performance excellence.  A rich academic and extra-curricular program provides multiple opportunities for all learners.  Elementary schools provide a richness of subjects with specialists in art, physical education, music and world language.  Orchestra starts in grade 4 and band in grade 5.  The middle schools provide a program of studies that builds academic skills and explores interests in small group interdisciplinary house setting, and supports student personal growth and development through activities and leadership opportunities. The comprehensive high schools’ goals are to ensure students are college and career ready as they graduate and enter the next phase of their lives.  A wide variety of course offerings await the student.  Advanced Placement, College in the Schools, International Baccalaureate Diploma and Project Lead the Way/STEM are offered at various high schools. This growing district is the sixth largest in the state and has communities that are continually rated as best places to live. The well managed fiscally conservative operation has received numerous state and national awards. A strong staff and widespread community involvement support the district efforts. 

Communities Served:  Suburban district located southeast of St. Paul.  The district includes all or parts of the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, and Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships, an area of 84 square miles.

Student Population: 17,300

District Budget:  $150 million

District Schools:

• Fifteen  K-5 elementary schools – Armstrong, Bailey, Cottage Grove, Crestview, Grey Cloud, Hillside, Liberty Ridge, Middleton, Newport, Nuevas Fronteras (Spanish Immersion), Pine Hill, Pullman, Red Rock, Royal Oaks, and Woodbury
• Four 6-8 middle schools – Cottage Grove, Lake, Oltman, Woodbury
• Three 9-12 high schools – East Ridge, Park, Woodbury
• Alternative Learning Center
• High School Diploma Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled 2011-13

Search Calendar:

• Application Deadline: April 26
• Selected candidates taken to the Board on: May 1
• First round interviews on: May 5
• Second round interviews on:  May 8, 9, 10
• Position Begins: July 1, 2012

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.sowashco.k12.mn.us

Application Process:

Apply through the website www.schoolexecconnect.com if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.