THE SEARCH
Hopewell-LoudonCarey School is seeking a qualified educational and organizational leader for the position of Superintendent due to the retirementsignation of Mr. Geoff MarkPalmer Vehre effective July 311, 20123. Mr. VehrePalmer has been with Hopewell-Loudonthe Carey School system for 29 years, superintendent for ninesix years.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience as a Superintendent is preferred, but not necessary. The Board is also open to considering non-traditional candidates for this position. An Ohio Superintendent’s certificate, or evidence of ability to certify, is required.
THE CONTRACT
The Board of Education will offer a multi-year contract with salary and benefits com-mensurate with education and experience and competitive with area school districts.
THE DISTRICT
The Hopewell-Loudon LocalCarey Exempted Village School District is located inside the Village of Carey in west central SenecaWyandot County. It is considered mostly rural, encompassing approximately fifty (50) square miles. The district borders Tiffin on the east and Fostoria on the west. The District’s 8590 students are housed in one building on a site which is located at the edge of Bascom. An OSFC project for newa new K-12 facility is under construction across the road from the current locationwas approved by the voters on May 7, 2013., scheduled for occupation starting with the 2013-2014 school year. Open enrollment has counted for about 300 of these studentsAbout 60 students open enroll in the district each year. Approximately 5067 students exit the district through open enrollment and 1521 attend community schools. The district offers a Vocational education program through the Vanguard-Sentinel Vocational programs in Tiffin. Career Technical Education through Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology CenteMillstreamr Career Cooperative and Findlay City Schools, Dual College enrollment through University of Findlay and Wright State University, along with traditional PSEO.
FACTS ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Total Valuation (2012) $ 106,710,35088,780,380
Appropriations
General Fund $ 8,350020,000
Total – All funds $1034,8000,000
Millage (effective)
Inside 45.600
General Operation n 15.415.00
Emergency Permanent Improvement Levy 1.78($570,000) 5.35
Bond Levy (passed 5.7.2013) 5.88 6.50
1.00.5% iIncome tTax for general operationsx for bond retirement
Number of Employees
Certified 5465
Classified 4029
Administrators 5
QUALIFICATIONS
The Board of Education is seeking a person who:
Places students first by developing programs to meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.
Seeks, promotes and expects ac- ademic excellence from students and the teaching team.
Promotes and models open communication between community, staff, students and parents.
Promotes, develops and maintains positive relationships with and between all school stakeholders for the betterment of all.
Works with the Treasurer/CFO to operate the school in a fiscally responsible manner while meeting the students’ academic and extra-curricular needs.
Acts with integrity, honesty, good judgment, compassion, respectfulness, high standards of personal conduct and acts as a role model while treating others in the manner they wish to be treated.
Serves as our Chief Executive with the ability to work in partnership with the Board of Education, Treasurer and all district stakeholders.
Leads in creating our goals and objectives, and guides the district team in a successful effort to meet those goals and objectives.
Is a visionary who will continue CareyH-L’s positive vision of helping students succeedexcellence.
Is a skilled evaluator of educational programs and team members, and has the fortitude to improve instructional programs and development of instructional team members.
Acts as school ambassador to not only the HL community of Carey but the educational community in general.
Develops the team to do their job to the best of their ability, and empowers them to develop teamwork skills for the betterment of all.
Has organizational skills to perform duties of the position in a highly effective and competent manner.
Has proven their approachability and reliability in all situations with all stakeholders.
Hopewell-Loudon LocalCarey Exempted Village School District is rated an Effectivexcellent School District Striving to Become Better. Carey High School is rated Excellent. Carey Elementary is rated Effective..
In Striving to Become Better We Will:
Focus on Students First
Seek Academic Excellence
Promote Open Communication
Promote the Development and Maintenance of Positive Relationships
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible Manner
Act with Integrity
To provide a quality and relevant education that upholds the values of the entire school community.Helping Students Succeed!
In our mission to help students succeed, we will:
Focus on Students First
Seek Academic Excellence
Promote Open Communication
Promote the Development and Maintenance of Positive Relationships
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible Manner
Act with Integrity
We will achieve this by offering a functional curriculum that nurtures all learners at all levels in a safe and supportive educational environment.
Carey Board of Education
Linda Kin,Depinet President – 210 yrs.
Greg SiebenallerMike Roszman ,Vice-President - 617 yrs.
Sandy ReinhartMark Armstrong – 416 yrs.
Doug RankerJennifer Coppler – 24 yrs.
Mary Ruth CrandallGreg McCartney – 2 yrs.
THE PROCESS
All applications materials must be submitted electronically. Candidates must email to receive a password and secure web link to apply for this position. All correspondences will be handled via the online account given to each candidate. Candidates are to submit the following materials at the time of application:
- Letter of Interest
- A Current Resume
- Copy of Valid Ohio Superintendent’s Certificate/License
- Completed Application form
- Three Letters of Recommendation and List of References
- Other pertinent information
The above information must be submitted electronically to Karen Phillips, Treasurer at on-line.
Contact for a link and password.
Additional questions should be directed to:
Veronica ReinhartKaren Phillips, Treasurer 419.396.7922-937-2216 ext. 32003;
TIME TABLE
- Application Deadline June 14, 2013April 5, 2012
113:00 APM, XXXXX
- Interviews Begin and
Candidate SelectedMonth of JuneApril
- Superintendent of District by August 1, 20132
Employment opportunities are offered without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran. Qualified applicants who are disabled andrequire special assistance to respond to this employment announcement should contact Hopewell-Loudon School at 419-937-2216, ext. 320.
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BUILDING OUR KIDS’ FUTURE
A new Pre-K through 12 facility will be designed and built over the next 3 years in cooperation with the OFCC.
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