Empowering students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future.
Position Available:
Superintendent
District:
Francis Howell School District
O’Fallon, MO/St. Louis Metropolitan Area/St. Charles County
Qualifications:
A. Possesses or is eligible for Missouri Superintendent Licensure
B. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Education
Consultants Assisting the Board:
Dr. Kevin J. O’Mara kevin.omara@schoolexecconnect.com 708-516-0793
Ms. Diane Robertson diane.robertson@schoolexecconnect.com 217-242-0485
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Board of Education of the Francis Howell School District is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next superintendent beginning July 1, 2025. The Francis Howell School District is among the best public school districts in Missouri and in the nation.
- The Francis Howell School District is the top-ranked district in St. Charles County and 10th in Missouri, according to Niche’s 2025 Best Districts list. FHSD, in the top 3% of nearly 500 districts, earned an A rating.
- Niche also ranked FHSD #24 out of 441 Best School Districts for Athletes in Missouri, and #24 of 441 Best Places to Teach in Missouri.
- Encompassing more than 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St. Charles County, the District empowers students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future.
- Francis Howell boasts five National Blue Ribbon schools and two National Schools of Character – a testament to the District’s high expectations regarding academic excellence, character and good citizenship.
- One of the largest employers in the region with 23 school campuses, 17,000 students and 2,200 employees, the District invests in teachers and support staff. Eighty-six percent of teachers hold advanced degrees and the average teacher salary at FHSD is $10,000+ higher than the state average.
- In 2020, voters in the Francis Howell School District passed Missouri’s largest bond issue ($244M) to fund critical facility needs across the District. A fiscally conservative organization, Francis Howell has the lowest tax rate of all five school districts in St. Charles County and the second lowest amount of spending per student.
Salary Offered:
The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package
Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates.)
- January 6 Position Posted
- January 13-20 Candidate Profile Survey Open
- January 21-22 Consultants Facilitate Focus Groups/Open Forums
- January 27 Consultants Present Candidate Profile
- Application deadline is February 14, 2025
- February-March 2025 Board Interviews Candidates and Selects Superintendent
Application Process:
- Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position.
- Please submit the required credentials through this Website.