Position Available:
Superintendent
West Central CUSD #235
Address:
1514 US Route 34, Biggsville, IL 61418
Communities Served:
Biggsville, Stronghurst, Oquawka, Gladstone, Gulfport, Media, Raritan, Smithshire, and Carman
Qualifications:
Hold or be eligible for the Illinois Superintendent’s License
Successful and significant administrative experience
Advisors Assisting the Board:
Ms. Diane Robertson, 217-242-0485, Diane.Robertson@schoolexecconnect.com
HIGHLIGHTS:
The District serves approximately 736 students covering approximately 297 square miles and is located in western Illinois, between Monmouth, IL and Burlington, IA. The district is predominantly rural residential and farmland. There are 4 schools housed on two campuses.
- Community committed to educational excellence
- Well-rounded curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, including social/emotional learning
- Strong financial position
- Extensive plan to upgrade facilities currently in place
- Multiple types of supports and resources are in place for students
- District owns a working farm
- Extensive security systems
- Within driving distance of numerous large town amenities and colleges/universities.
SCHOOLS Summative Designation (2024-2025)
West Central High School (9-12) Commendable
West Central Middle School (6-8) Commendable
West Central Elementary School (K-5) Targeted
West Central Early Childhood N/A
Staff Information
- Total Employees: 150
- Total Teachers: 65
- Total Administrators: 7
Financial Information
- Financial Adequacy: 107.1 % (2024-2025 Report Card)
- FY26 Total Proposed Budget: $14,525,900
- FY26 Proposed Ed Fund: $10,004,300
Union Affiliation and Contract Status:
- West Central Association of Teachers and Staff (Expires 2027)
Salary Offered:
- Salary range of $130,000 – $160,000 plus Board paid TRS, health insurance and other benefits as offered to other employees
District Website:
- k12.il.us
Search Calendar: (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates.)
- Accepting Applications Through: April 29, 2026
- Names of Selected Candidates Taken to the Board: Early May, 2026
- Superintendent Named: Late May/Early June, 2026
- Superintendent Start: July 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Application Process:
- Apply for the position through this Website if you are interested in this position click here.
- Please submit the required credentials through this Website.