Total Valuation $ 2,298,480,090 of employment The ...

[Pages:2]District Financial Profile

Total Valuation

$ 2,298,480,090

Mills Inside Outside (voted) Outside (effective) Bond (voted) Capital improvement (voted)

3.80 69.4 43.23 3.85 3.95

Appropriations (FY 2013) General fund Total -- all funds

$ 151,046,434 $ 189,778,886

Expenditure per pupil (FY 2011)

$ 10,890

Receipts

General fund

All

Local taxes

65%

64%

Local other

4%

7%

State

31%

26%

Federal

0%

3%

Enrollment (FY 2012)

15,032

Number of employees

Certificated

985

Non-certificated

668

Administrators

69

Bond rating

Moody's

Aa2

S&P

AA-

Average teacher salary Bachelor's degree Master's degree Average years experience

$ 64,820 25% 75% 11.4

Compensation and terms of employment The successful candidate will be offered a multiyear contract. The salary will be competitive in the central Ohio market and commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Board of education Kevin W. Hoffman, president

Denise M. Pope, vice president Cindy E. Crowe Kristine E. Robbins Dr. Carol B. French

11 years

5 years 13 years 7 years

1 year

Tentative timetable Launch search Application deadline Interviews Act to employ Superintendent on-site

Nov. 1 Dec. 11 begin week of Jan. 7

TBD TBD

Westerville City School District

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The application process Nominations of, and applications by, qualified candidates are encouraged. Candidates must complete and maintain an online dossier of application materials. These may be altered, updated and submitted at any time for any advertised OSBA opening.

Applicants must log in to the secure, online system through the OSBA website at ohioschool . Click "Administrative Openings" and follow the appropriate prompts for instructions and a tutorial. Applicants may contact OSBA for a website password. Application materials will no longer be accepted through the mail.

The application process consists of completing the online application. The following items should be uploaded when completing the application: l a letter of interest emphasizing qualifications and

reasons for interest; l an up-to-date r?sum?; l the necessary Ohio certifications, licenses,

credentials and transcripts; l five OSBA Superintendent/Treasurer Search

Reference Forms, available on the OSBA website. Additional materials that candidates would like to include can be uploaded as part of the online application dossier.

Note: Applicants should not make personal contact with board of education members. For information about the search, contact the OSBA search consultant.

Questions about the online application process may be directed to Debby Hoopes, OSBA administrative associate of search services, at (614) 540-4000 or dhoopes@.

OSBA School Board Services 8050 N. High St., Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43235-6481

The Westerville City School District

is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of

Superintendent

Mission

Our mission is to prepare students to contribute to the competitive and changing

world in which we live.

Vision

Our vision is to be the benchmark of educational excellence.

westerville.k12.oh.us Application deadline December 11, 2012

The search The Westerville City School District is seeking a highly qualified educational leader for the position of superintendent. The person selected for the position will succeed Dr. J. Daniel Good, who is retiring after serving the district for five years. Kathy LaSota, director of school board services, and Dr. Richard J. Caster, senior school board services consultant at the Ohio School Boards Association,

are assisting the board with the search.

The school district Serving a culturally and economically diverse 52-square-mile area in northeastern Franklin and southern Delaware counties, the Westerville City School District serves approximately 15,000 students and is the 11th-largest district in Ohio. The district operates 14 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, an Early Learning Center and an Academic Enrichment Center. For the 19th consecutive year, the Westerville City School District earned the "What Parents Want" in education designation from SchoolMatch. The class of 2012 earned more than $25 million in scholarship offers and, on average, more than 80% of Westerville City School District graduates pursue a postsecondary education at colleges and universities around the world.

Students in the Westerville City School District continue to meet or exceed state standards for Ohio Achievement Test scores and Ohio Graduation Test pass rates. The district offers academic coaches; Advanced Placement courses; a high school International Baccalaureate program; Able and Talented resource centers; Arts, Math/Science, and World Languages/Culture elementary magnet programs; peer mediation training; the EOS alternative program for at-risk students; service learning opportunities; active business partnerships; and specialized programs that meet the needs of 1,600 special needs students, 2,700 gifted students and 1,200 English-as-a-Second-Language students.

The district also is recognized for its tradition of excellence in athletics and other extracurricular

opportunities. The district promotes sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie on its athletic fields, the overarching philosophy being that these characterbuilding tools last a lifetime and contribute to students' future success.

The Westerville City School District is successful because of the ongoing collaboration among students, staff, administrators, parents and the community. The board of education recently created a Community Engagement Committee to establish connections and strengthen relationships across the district. The district enjoys a statewide reputation as an exemplary school district and, for the past three years, has earned an "Excellent with Distinction" designation from the Ohio Department of Education. Children come first in the Westerville City School District, and the district's number one priority remains improving student achievement.

The community Located just miles from the state capital of Columbus, the Westerville-area community is highly diverse and thriving. In 2007, the city of Westerville was named by CNN Money as one of the top 100 places to live in the United States, earning the top spot in Ohio at number 46. While the city of Westerville is home to approximately 35,000 residents, the school district's boundaries include a total of eight political jurisdictions and approximately 85,000 residents. Residents of the Westerville City School District value their high-performing schools and recently passed an operating levy to bring fiscal stability to the district through fiscal year 2017.

Westerville benefits from a nationally renowned public library that regularly ranks as one of the top five in the nation, and the community is home to Otterbein University, ranked annually by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Westerville's thriving corporate community is home to many successful businesses, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Cheryl's Cookies, Alliance Data, OhioHealth and St. Ann's Hospital. The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce provides many services and resources to local businesses to help them grow and keep the local economy strong.

Although the area has experienced dramatic development over the years, its natural beauty has been well preserved. Families enjoy access to more than 500 acres of parkland in 39 locations, as well as the many recreational opportunities offered by Hoover Reservoir, a ninemile body of water located in the eastern part of the community. The Westerville community has something for everyone.

Recent highlights l The Office of Communications & Technology

was honored with the national "Sunny Award" for maintaining one of the most transparent government websites in the nation. l The Academic Enrichment Center earned an award for Outstanding Educational Facility Design in the Spring 2012 edition of Learning by Design, a National School Boards Association publication showcasing innovative educational design and construction projects. In addition, the Academic Enrichment Center and the district's Early Learning Center were chosen as two of the Outstanding Design Projects highlighted in that same issue. l The district's three high schools were identified by Newsweek magazine as among the top 1,600 high schools (6%) in the nation. l A district high school student won the seventh annual High School Student Scholarship Essay Contest, sponsored by the Dickens Project. l Two district high school students placed in the top 11 of the National Chemistry Olympiad examination. l Two of the three students chosen nationally to attend Materials Camp in Clermont-Ferrand, France, were from the Westerville City School District. l Approximately 100 students annually earn AP Scholar Awards; 14 students were named 2013 National Merit Commended Students and four were named National Merit Semifinalists. l The Westerville City School District recently earned its highest-ever Performance Index Score. l Eight of the top 50 inventions honored at the 17th annual Central Ohio Regional Invention Convention came from Westerville City School District students. l All four middle schools and 16 teachers received the governor's Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education.

l Blendon Middle School's Robotics Engineering team won the Innovation & Strategy Award at the FIRST/LEGO League Ohio State Championship.

l Three Westerville City School District high schools students won first place at the Ohio Regional ION Mini-Urban Challenge and qualified to compete in the 2011 National Robotics Competition in Washington, D.C.

l A Westerville South High School student finished second in the 2012 state Digital Media Production contest and competed at the National Business Professionals of America Competitive Events in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications The Westerville City School District, along with its staff and community, is seeking a superintendent with high expectations for the achievement of all students. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities and characteristics: l Focus on academic accountability and

demonstrated success with improving academic achievement. l Engagement with the community to proactively build trust and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders. l A history of executing sound business practices and fiscal accountability. l Demonstrated ability to build a cohesive and effective team with board members, the treasurer, administrators, faculty and staff. l Innovative leadership to create and evaluate new ideas that challenge the status quo. l Knowledge of legislative issues and how they may impact the Westerville community. l Articulate, persuasive and inspiring communication skills to motivate the entire school community to achieve at the highest level of performance. l Demonstrated ability to successfully implement change in an educational environment. l Strong familiarity and experience working with a diverse student and community population. l Exemplary leadership skills to drive and model a culture of accountability throughout the organization.

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