Lemoore Union High School District

Position Title: Superintendent

Salary: Competitive and negotiable

Closing Date: February 15, 2008

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The Position

The governing board of the Lemoore Union High School District seeks a committed, creative, visionary educational leader to serve as its superintendent and chief executive officer. The ideal candidate will possess superior interpersonal and communication skills that will promote effective interaction with the school board, staff and community members. A demonstrated collaborative and inclusive style is prerequisite. As is an acknowledged record of success in improving the academic performance of all students. The successful candidate is someone committed to becoming highly visible and involved in the community and schools. He or she must be able to build upon the already outstanding accomplishments of the district and have exceptional expertise in school finance and construction of school facilities.

The Community

Lemoore, located in Kings County, California, is a city preparing for the future while preserving the best of its past. Lemoore has enjoyed a steady population increase of four and five percent over the past several years. Business and industry are attracted to and stay in Lemoore because of low land prices, an educated workforce and financial incentives provided by California Enterprise and Recycling Market Development Zones, and a cooperative local government. Over the past few years, the number of military personnel at Lemoore Naval Air Station has increased with new squadrons being added to those already based in Lemoore. The City of Lemoore is home to over 24,000 residents with an estimated median home value if $214,000.

Mission Statement

“Tradition… Innovation… Excellence” The Lemoore Union High School District is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, resulting in a high school diploma, adequate preparation for individual post high school goals and preparation for a responsible role as a citizen in a democracy.

The District

The Lemoore Union High School District, serving approximately 2,200 student learners in grades 9 through adult, is a comprehensive high school district consisting of the main campus of Lemoore High School, Donald C. Jamison High School, Yokut Necessary Small Continuation High School, Gundacker Community Day School, Lemoore Adult School and Lemoore Middle College High School which is located at the West Hills College Campus in Lemoore, CA. The district exemplifies a rural community rich in tradition and offers an excellent and diverse education program to students living within the area. The district enjoys a reputation for excellence as demonstrated by the personal and professional success of its graduates. The service area of the district extends to a population of nearly 30,000 in the communities of Lemoore, Stratford, the Santa Rosa Rancheria Indian Reservation, the Island District and the Lemoore Naval Air Station. The district employs 130 certificated and 113 classified staff members.

Lemoore Union High School District is known for its superb academic and athletic programs and facilities as well as extensive extra-curricular offerings. NJROTC has been recognized as an honor unit for the past 12 years and the FFA has been acknowledged at the state and national levels for excellence. The outstanding instrumental and choral music programs as well as art, drama and career/technical programs provide students with a well-rounded instructional experience. TAPIT (teachers, administrators, parents in touch) serves as a vital link to parents by keeping all stakeholders informed and involved in all aspects of the school community and it provides a rich supply of volunteers for school functions.

The 2007–2008 budget for the Lemoore Union High School District is $ 20,000,000.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria represent standards to be used in the evaluation of applications and in the selection of the superintendent.

Professional Experience and Preparation

Experience as a district-level administrator, preferred
Five years of secondary classroom experience, preferred
Experience as a secondary site administrator, required
California Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials or eligibility for California certification, required
Master’s degree from an accredited institution, required

Personal Characteristics

Is able to build a climate of trust and respect
Is visible, accessible and approachable to all members of the school community—welcomes involvement in schools and the community
Places students needs first in the decision-making process
Is sensitive and responsive to the needs and concerns of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups as they relate to the development of all students
Possesses a collaborative, inclusive leadership style; involves staff and community in the decision making process
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and communicates regularly and openly with all segments of the district and community
Demonstrates a strong sense of ethics, including honesty and fairness
Possesses an open communication style which provides an opportunity to give and receive feedback
Is able to develop a strong, effective relationship with the staff and community

Professional Skills and Abilities

Is a motivator who builds morale, encourages teamwork and fosters a climate of cooperation and collaboration that is conducive to achieving the mission of the district
Is a creative and resourceful leader with a good sense of humor
Is an effective communicator who establishes formal and informal methods of communicating with all stakeholders on a regular basis
Reaches out to the community and is highly visible. Regularly articulates with the feeder elementary districts, and builds partnerships with the local business community, agencies and civic organizations]
Possesses ability to assign responsibility, delegate authority and insist on personal and staff accountability, and to recognize exceptional performance
Demonstrated success in working with a board of education; ensuring the board receives appropriate, accurate information, advice and recommendations which results in student, staff and community confidence in the district governance team and administration
Understands district finance and budget systems and is able to hold staff accountable for the budgetary process
Possesses thorough knowledge of new school construction, renovation and maintenance of school facilities
Possesses a proven record of enhancing academic excellence and ability to select and lead a highly qualified teaching, support an administrative staff in promoting instructional excellence and curriculum improvement in order to provide an appropriate, high-quality program for all students

Application Procedure

All applications will be held strictly confidential. Each applicant is requested to follow the procedures listed below. Those applicants wishing additional information should contact the CSBA adviser at (916) 669-3297. For duplication purposes, please do not bind application materials.

Applications are to be sent to:
Lemoore Union High School District
c/o Jennifer J. Looney, Adviser
California School Boards Association
3100 Beacon Blvd., Suite LEMOORE
West Sacramento, CA 95691

All applicants must provide the following items by the closing date, February 15, 2008 (5:00 p.m.), to be considered:

A completed Application Information Form. (Please complete as instructed; do not complete by stating “see attached résumé”.) The Application Information Form and brochure may be downloaded via CSBA’s Web page at www.csba.org
A personal letter of application stating reasons for interest in the Lemoore Union High School District superintendent position
A résumé providing biographical background information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements
A placement file and/or five (5) current letters of professional references describing the applicant’s performance in previously held positions

It is the applicant’s responsibility to arrange to have placement papers or reference letters forwarded in time to meet the February 15, 2008 (5:00 p.m.) deadline. Additional brochures may be requested by calling the CSBA 24-hour Brochure Request Line at (916) 669-3296.

Selection Procedure

A professional screening committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant. The board and the screening committee will use the described criteria during the screening, interviewing and final decision-making process. After receiving and studying the report of the screening committee, the board will select and interview the top candidates.

The board will select candidates for the final interviews, conduct the interviews and select the superintendent. Any applicant who contacts a board member with the intent of influencing the board’s decision will be disqualified.

Travel expenses for those candidates selected for the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Salary and Contract Terms

The Lemoore Union High School District Board of Education will offer a salary of $128,000 to $144,000 (competitive and negotiable) to the successful candidate, based on that individual’s experience and qualifications.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide the district with employment eligibility and verification of citizenship in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.