QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must:
 Possess a valid Ohio Superintendent’s
License
 Have a record of success in educational
leadership, preferably as a school
superintendent. Other candidates with
central office and Principal experience
will be considered.
 Have demonstrated both visionary
leadership qualities and management
skills that have produced desired results.
SALARY AND
CONTRACT
The West Branch Local Schools Board of
Education anticipates offering a multi-year
contract. The salary and benefits will be
based on the approved administrative
salary schedule.
Tentative Timetable
Application Deadline ................... March 20
Application Screening ................ March 23
SUPERINTENDENT
SEARCH
Board Interviews
First Round ................................ March 25
Second Round ................................ April 2
Position Starts ................................... July 1
Application Process
Qualified candidates interested in acquiring
additional information and/or in beginning the
application process should visit the Mahoning
County ESC website.
Located on the
Mahoning County ESC website you will need
to apply through Applitrack.
www.mahoningesc.org
Questions about the application process may
be directed to Jim Herrholtz, Deputy
Superintendent, Mahoning County ESC.
West Branch Local
School District
Learn more about the district at
www.westbranch.k12.oh.us
Candidates are asked to submit
the following information through
applying on the Mahoning County
ESC Website through Applitrack:
 A letter emphasizing qualifications,
recent achievements, and reasons for
interest
 A current resumé
 A copy of a valid Ohio Superintendent’s
License
 Three current letters of reference
Application Deadline
March 20, 2015
West Branch Local School District
14277 Main St.
Beloit, OH 44609
Our District
Mission Statement
Established in 1960, the West Branch Local
School District currently consists of a preschool, two elementary schools, one middle
school, and one high school—all built or
renovated since 2000 under the Ohio School
Facilities Commission. West Branch serves
approximately 2200 students.
The mission of the West Branch Local
School District is to prepare all students for
their tomorrow, today.
Current labor agreements with the West
Branch Education Association and West
Branch Classified Education Association are
effective through 2016.
B. Help its students accomplish
educational goals which are:
Board of Education Members for 2015
Earl Trimmer, President
Lori McLaughlin, Vice President
Eric Glista, Member
Mikki Kanagy, Member
John Wallace, Member
The Goals of the District are to:
A. Meet the education needs of its
students and citizens;
a. Significant
b. Durable
c. Transferable
C. Enhance learning by participation
in the OIP process;
D. Offer programs for vocational,
special needs, as well as, a variety
of
co-curricular
and
extracurricular activities;
E. Collaborate with the community to
maximize learning opportunities
for our students.
Our Community
West Branch Local School encompass 111
square miles in parts with three counties. The
district is rural and the schools serve as a focal
point for the community.
Fiscal Year 2014-2015
I. Students
Current enrollment
2200
II. Staff
Number of Employees
Certified
140
Classified
118
Administrators
14
Teachers Beginning Salary
Bachelor’s Degree
$30,212
Master’s Degree
$33,282
III. Finances
School Tax Rates
Inside ..................................... 4.6 mills
Outside (Voted) ................... 28.6 mills
Class I & II (Assessed) ........... 23 mills
Appropriations
General Fund ................. $18,459,000
Total – All Funds ............ $22,204,000
Assessed Valuation .......... $245,172,240
Per Pupil Expenditure .................. $8,840
Receipts/General Fund
Local Taxes/Other ....................... 37%
For more information
about our district visit
www.westbranch.k12.oh.us
State ............................................ 63%