Address:
Porter Township School Corporation
248 South 500 West
Valparaiso, IN 46385

Schools:
Boone Grove High School; Boone Grove Middle School; Boone Grove Elementary School; Porter Lakes Elementary School

Communities Served:
Porter Township, Indiana 

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Indiana Superintendent’s Certificate or Equivalent
Successful and significant administrative experience

Consultants Assisting the Board:
Tom Madden and Jerry Thacker

Fast Facts: 
1,500 students grades K through Twelve

Budget:
Total Budget:  $8.7 Million General Fund; Total Budget- $13.75M 

Teachers’ Association Affiliation:  
Association of Porter Township Educators, an affiliate of the Indiana State Teachers Association 

Teachers’ Contract Status:
First year of a five year contract

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:       
http://www.ptsc.k12.in.us

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

• Accepting Applications Through:   March 21, 2012
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:   March 29, 2012
• Superintendent Named:   By Late April/Early May, 2012
• Superintendent Start:   July 1, 2012

Application Process:

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.

Application Process:
Please apply through this Website

Position Available:
Lincoln Elementary School Principal (12 month position)
711 Lincoln Avenue West
Highland Park, IL 60035

District:
North Shore School District 112
1936 Green Bay Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
4,400 Students

Superintendent:
Dr. David Behlow

Qualifications:
Hold the Illinois Administrative Type 75 Certification
Successful and significant administrative experience

Consultant Assisting the Superintendent:
Dr. Linda Hanson

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACTS:

• 268 Students, Grades K-5
• Music, Art and PE Specialists
• Part-time Learning Services Coordinator

(Oversees IEP’s Social Worker (1+)

• Nurse
• Site of District SAIL program (Social Academic Integrated Learning)
• Consistently named as one of the top 30 schools by Chicago magazine

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:

• This District is considered to be one of the finest in Illinois.
• Students are high achieving, come to school ready to learn, and are supported by parents and the community.
• The social and emotional growth of children is valued, and a high premium is placed upon educating the whole child.
• The Spanish dual-language program is a well established immersion opportunity for the District’s students.
• Providing fine arts experiences to the District’s children is a high commitment from parents and the community, with many festivals and programs available to celebrate the accomplishments of those who live here.
• The District educates the children of the military families stationed at Great Lakes Naval Station who reside at Ft. Sheridan.
• Most students attend Highland Park High School after graduation from eighth grade.
• This community is located on the north shore of Chicago and borders Lake Michigan. It is ideally located within a one-hour drive of both Milwaukee and Chicago.
• The community is rich in culture and leisure opportunities. It hosts the renowned Ravinia Festival and provides many leisure amenities that include professional theater, golf courses, tennis and fitness clubs, water parks and, of course, the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan. Vibrant shopping and dining are plentiful in the area.

Union Affiliation:
Teachers represented by NEA
Support Staff represented by NSSSA

Contract Status:
The teachers’ contract expires in 2011-12

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
http://nssd112.org

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

• Accepting applications through: February 20, 2012
• Selected candidates taken to the Superintendent: February 28, 2012
• Principal start date: July 1, 2012

Address:
2420 Woodson Road
St. Louis, MO 63114

Community Served:
Nine cities in northwest St. Louis County, Missouri.

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Missouri Superintendent’s Endorsement
Successful and significant administrative experience

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Dr. Craig Larson

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The student body is highly diverse, and has no majority ethnically.
• Founded in the 1860s, the Ritenour community and parents have long been supportive of their children’s education and active participants in the schools.
• The District is the center of the community and knits the nine cities together.
• The District has outstanding facilities and is completing a major bond project, including a first class fine arts center at the high school.
• District schools have won the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
• The District has good financial health, and has won the Meritorious Budget Award ten years in a row.
• Staff is committed to continuous improvement, increased student achievement, and uses “systems thinking” to engage students in their own learning.
• Ritenour is a leader in the region in its use of technology to enhance instruction.

FAST FACTS: 

• 6,300 students PK-12
• 800 employees, 400+ teachers
• Fully accredited by Missouri

• Elementary Schools

Buder Elementary
Iveland Elementary
Kratz Elementary
Mariion Elementary
Marvin Elementary
Wyland Elementary                             

• Middle Schools 

Hoech Middle School
Ritenour Middle School

• High School  

Ritenour High School (1900 student, comprehensive school)

• Special Programs  

School for Early Childhood Education
Adult Education Center 

Budget:
Operating Budget: $69.7 million

Union Affiliation:     
NEA affiliation for teachers
Support staff non-union 

Teachers’ Contract Status: 
Year 1 of a 2-year contract

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:       
www.ritenour.k12.mo.us

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

• Accepting Applications Through:   February 17, 2012
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:   February 22, 2012    
• Superintendent Named: March 2012
• Superintendent Start:  July 1, 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.   

Address:
1897 Delaware Avenue, Mendota Heights, MN 55118

Communities Served:  All or parts of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul

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 learning, resource management, community engagement, staff professional development and external partnerships

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

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

Highlights:
Personalized learning for students
Cutting edge technology for teaching and learning
Active involvement of community partners
Focus on innovation
Real-world diversity
Magnet schools in environment, arts and health sciences, STEM, and E-STEM
Strong Early Childhood Program
Elementary Spanish for all students
Research based curriculum and hands-on instruction
Strong Gifted and Talented program
Kindness Project, a comprehensive counseling program for all fourth grade students
House plan in the high school
Strong extra-curricular and fine arts program
Below average class sizes
Advanced Placement and College in the Schools
89% attend 4-year colleges, 2 year colleges, and technical schools
Strong financial condition
Highly trained, caring and competent staff

Fast Facts:
The district serves approximately 4,500 students in 5 elementary schools,  
2 middle schools, and one high schoolThe district is located minutes south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul The schools are divided into four magnet schools, three neighborhood schools, and one unified high school
Ethnic minority students comprise 42% of our enrollment with Hispanic students making up 24% of the students
Seventy per cent of the teachers have a Master’s degree

Budget:
The 2011-12 General Fund Expenditure Budget is approximately 50 million.

Bargaining Group/Affiliations/Contract Expiration:
Teachers – Education Minnesota      6/30/13       

District Website:
www.isd197.org

Search Calendar:
            Screening begins on December 1 with a final deadline of March 10
            Selected candidates taken to the Board on March 15
            First Round Interviews on March 16, 17
            Final interviews on March 26, 27, 28
            Position begins on July 1, 2012

Application Process:

•  Apply through this website 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.

Position Available:   
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Gibraltar Area Schools

Address:
3924 Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI  54212
 

Community Served:
The Gibraltar Area Schools serve the northern Door County, Wisconsin communities of Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim, Sister Bay, and Ellison Bay. The Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and District Offices are located on a common campus in Fish Creek.

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Wisconsin Superintendent License.
Successful and significant administrative experience.

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Dr. Keith Fuchs

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The location of the District is ideal with their campus located in Fish Creek in scenic northern Door County.
• High levels of student achievement as identified by high percentages of students attaining proficient and advanced on the Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Examination.
• Gibraltar High School has been recognized by Newsweek (2010 and 2011) and U.S. News as one of America’s Best High Schools.
• Strong and comprehensive academic programs, including a K-12 Spanish program in which every student participates; 90% of graduates go on to post-secondary institutions; 70% of the high school students are involved in school activities, 30% of students enrolled in AP courses, and every high school student has a laptop.
• Wisconsin Forensics League award winners in 2010 and 2011.
• The community and parents serve as partners with the Gibraltar School District in meeting the educational needs of every child.
• The community has approved seven consecutive biennial revenue limit override referenda.
• The District has good financial health.
• The Board of Education and educational staff are committed to continuous improvement and increased student achievement.
• The school is at the center of the community’s culture.

 FAST FACTS: 

• 574 students PK-12
• Students achieve a 24+ composite score on the ACT
• Highly qualified teaching staff with more than 35% with Master’s Degrees 

Budget:
Fund 27 Budget: $9.8 million
Fund 10 Budget:  $1.02 million
Fund Balance:  $4.28 million

Union Affiliation:     
WEA affiliation for teachers
AFSCME affiliation for Support staff  

Teachers’ Contract Status: 
Year 3 of a 4-year contract

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:       
www.gibraltar.k12.wi.us

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

• Accepting Applications Through: March 2, 2012
• Selected Candidates Taken to the Board:   March 12, 2012         
• Superintendent Named: April 23, 2012
• Superintendent Start:  July 1, 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.   

Address:
Community Consolidated School District 181
6010 South Elm Street
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
(Located: 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago)

Community Served:
Hinsdale and parts of Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge and Willowbrook

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Chief School Business Officials Certification
Successful and significant administrative experience

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Mr. David Peterson
Dr. Harry Rossi

FAST FACTS: 

• Enrollment : 3975
• School or Grades (Pre K-8 District)
• District spends $14,123 per pupil

Budget:
Total budgeted expenditures for all funds: $60,231,943

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.d181.org      

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

• Accepting Applications Through: Open Until Filled             
• Assistant Superintendent Start Date:  July 1^st, 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.   

Address:
Community Consolidated School District 181
6010 South Elm Street
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527

Community Served:
Hinsdale and parts of Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, and Willowbrook
Located 20 miles Southwest of Chicago

Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Illinois 75 administrative certificate and Director of Special Education Approval. Successful and significant administrative experience

Advisors Assisting the Board:
Mr. David Peterson
Dr. Harry Rossi

FAST FACTS: 

Budget:
Total budgeted expenditures for all funds: $60,231,943

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:
www.d181.org           

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

• Accepting Applications Through: Open Until Filled
• Assistant Superintendent Start Date:  July 1^st, 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. 

Please submit the required credentials through this Website.

District Name: Eden Prairie Public Schools

District Address:  8100 School Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Minnesota.  Experience as a superintendent or in a district office setting preferred.  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)

District Highlights: The Eden Prairie Public Schools offer a comprehensive academic and extra-curricular program for students of all abilities.  Students are educated for success in our diverse and changing world and the district has an outstanding reputation and long history of excellence.  The district is strategic, dynamic, successful, a community partner, fiscally responsible, and innovative according the annual State of the Schools Address.  It is an award winning, high achieving school district where scores on the state mandated accountability tests ranks the district with the top districts in the state.   A strong staff in the Eden Prairie Public Schools continues to focus on raising the achievement levels of all students. The community was ranked the 6^th best place to live in the central US by Money Magazine.

Communities Served: Eden Prairie and small portions of Minnetonka and Edina

Student Population: 10,000

District Budget: Approximately 91 million

District Schools:
Six K-6 elementary schools – Cedar Ridge, Eden Lake, Eagle Heights, Forest Hills, Oak Point, Prairie View
One 7-8 middle school – Central
One 9-12 high school – Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie Schools Education Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled 2011-13

Search Calendar:
Application Deadline: March 9
Selected candidates taken to the Board on: March 12
First round interviews on: March 14
Second round interviews on:  March 20, 21, 22
Position Begins: July 1, 2012

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.edenpr.org 

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.

Address:
700 Augusta Street
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868

Communities Served:
Barron, Bear Lake, Birchwood, Cedar Lake, Doyle, Haugen, Long Lake, Oak Grove, Sarona, Stanfold, Stanley, Sumner, Wilkinson, Wilson and the Village of Haugen

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

Consultant Assisting the Board:
Dr. Philip L. Sobocinski

Highlights of the District:

• Contains extensive library/media facilities and supplemental learning materials
• Provides the services of guidance counselors and school psychologists
• Provides robust and equitable access to technology for students and staff
• Offers a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities
• Provides vocational and foreign language programs for middle and high school students
• Provides in-service education and workshops for employees, administrators, and school board members
• Provides timely progress reports and parent/teacher conferences at all levels
• Provides a student assistance program concerning alcohol and other drug awareness
• Provides gifted and talented programs
• Offers full-day kindergarten
• Services an average of 262,951 student meals per year
• Utilizes Rice Lake Bus Service to transport an average of 2,300 students per day.

Fast Facts: 

• 2,373 students Pre-K-12
• Preschool opportunities are available through the District, depending on the needs of the students.  Children who are four years of age on or before September 1 are eligible for preschool.  The Rice Lake School District works in partnership with federal and private day care providers.  Preschool locations are found at Head Start, Kiddie Korner Preschool, Hilltop Day Care Preschool, and Tainter Elementary.  Preschool runs 2-1/2 hours a day, four days a week. 
• Four elementary schools.   
  • Each site provides a healthy balance of academic and social activities for its students.  All students have the opportunity to engage in active learning experiences that will enrich their lives as they meet Wisconsin Model Academic Standards. 
  • All elementary sites have access to hot lunch, technology, gifted and talented programming, and special education services.  The District utilizes SAGE in PK-3^rd grade with class sizes of 18 students or less. 
• One middle school
  • The Core Academic Program includes all of the “basics”.  All fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students have required classes in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, and health.
  • The middle school also offers a number of exploratory classes.  These classes include business, art, and technology education.  Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to take Spanish and French. Seventh graders take both languages and eighth graders can choose one as an elective.
  • The middle school offers several co-curricular opportunities:  cross-country running and girls’ volleyball in the fall, boys’ and girls’ basketball in the fall and winter, and track and field in the spring.  There is a very active student council, an excellent forensics team, a quiz bowl team, a yearbook organization, and VICA (Vocational and Industrial Clubs of America) club. 
• One high school 
  • Four-period day – The block schedule consists of four 90-minute periods per day, allowing students to take up to 16 different classes each year.  This is an advantage for those students who enjoy electives such as music and world languages.  The extended time in class allows the teachers to use a variety of teaching strategies without interruption. 
  • Advanced Placement – AP is a worldwide program of college-level courses and exams which can earn students college credit.  AP courses are offered in calculus, statistics, English literature and composition, English language and composition, biology, chemistry, and physics. 
  • Assessment/Grading – In order to graduate, a student must have accumulated a minimum of 26 credits.  These credits must include the required coursework:  Social Studies – 3 credits; English – 4 credits; Science – 2 credits; Mathematics – 2 credits; Physical education – 1-1/2 credits; Human Growth and Development-1/2 credit. 
  • Co-Curricular Opportunities – The high school offers the traditional athletic teams as well as boys’/girls’ soccer, golf, girls’ tennis and boys’ hockey.  We offer jazz, concert, and marching band, choir, VICA, DECA, FCCLA/HERO, Forensics, FFA, FBLA, NHS, Key Club, Dance Team, HS Theatre, Green Action, Math Team, S.A.D.D., Yearbook, and International Club.

Academic Indicators:
The Rice Lake Area School District continues to report higher rates of success on major measures of performance than the typical school district in the State of Wisconsin.  Selected measures include comparisons of district to state on 4^th, 8^th, and 10^th grade assessments.  The most recent results from the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam indicate Rice Lake students score at or above the state average in the proficient or advanced categories in 15 out of 15 areas measured.

Budget:
Operating Budget: $33 million

Union Affiliation:     
Teachers represented by WEA

Salary Offered:
Regionally Competitive

District Website:       
http://www.ricelake.k12.wi.us 

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

• Accepting applications through: January 23, 2012
• Selected candidates taken to the Board:  February 6, 2012
• Superintendent start date:  July 1, 2012

Application Process:

• Apply through this website if you are interested in this position.
• If you are called for an interview, you will be asked to bring a resume, copies of three references letters, and proof of certification to the interview to support your candidacy.