An Invitation to Apply for the Position of
Superintendent
Penn Valley Union
Elementary School District
Penn Valley, California
The Position
The Community
The Penn Valley Union Elementary School District
Penn Valley, California, Board of Trustees is seeking a
highly qualified and fully certified superintendent of
schools. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate
assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2015.
Penn Valley Union Elementary
School District is located in the
scenic Sierra Foothills, 60 miles
northeast of Sacramento, 12 miles
west of Grass Valley in the
communities of Lake Wildwood,
Penn Valley, Smartsville and Rough & Ready. The
climate is mild with definite seasonal changes. Our
supportive community is actively involved in the
production and promotion of various community
events including the arts, music, drama, and sports.
Numerous recreational, outdoor and seasonal activities
are available in the foothills and nearby Sierra Nevada
Mountains. Tahoe/Truckee is just one hour away. McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and
Development, in collaboration with the California School
Boards Association, has been engaged as the consultant in a
search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the board
of trustees in identifying and screening the candidates.
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the background, skills, and
abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership.
Medical facilities in the area include
The board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one
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of the most important decisions it will make. The board has
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identified the following desired characteristics:
Nearby Colleges or universities
 Possess high integrity; be approachable and include California State University
open-minded in his or her interactions with the Board, located in Sacramento, California, and
staff, parents, students, and community. This person California State University located in
must genuinely care for children and put the students Chico, California.
first in all decisions and deliberations.
 Be a courageous leader who is able to make difficult
decisions and be accountable to maintain a fiscally
sound and programmatically outstanding District in light
of declining enrollment and deficit spending.
 Recognize the strengths of the recently created District
and embrace the cultures of the different sites. He or she
must be visible on all campuses and in the communities
and live close enough to become part of the community.
 Demonstrate leadership and knowledge of sound
personnel management practices including evaluations,
accountability, equity and staff development.
 Be collaborative in decision-making processes, have an
open-door policy, and involve those who will be
impacted by the decisions.
 Be a highly effective communicator, both orally and in
writing.
Note: The successful candidate will preferably have
California experience as a superintendent.
The Penn Valley community is
socio-economically diverse and
strongly supports education. This is
an ideal place to live, work, and
raise a family, while enjoying a
rural lifestyle.
The District
District website http://www.pennvalleyschools.k12.ca.us
The newly consolidated Ready Springs and Pleasant Valley school districts have formed the Penn Valley Union
Elementary School District.
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District Schools:
Pleasant Valley School - houses 4-8 (230) students
Located at 14865 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
Ready Springs School - houses K-8 (224) students
Located at 10862 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
Vantage Point Charter School - an independent study school, serving K-12 (60) students.
Located at 10862 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
Williams Ranch School - houses K-3 (200) students
Located at 14804 Pleasant Valley Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
The Penn Valley Union Elementary School District has 43 certificated staff members; currently there are two
site administrators and a special education director. In the 2015/2016 school year, the number of site
administrators will increase to 2.5. There are approximately 49 classified employees, including part-time
aides. The Penn Valley Union Elementary School District staff are dedicated to quality education for all
children. The instructional program is designed to meet the diverse needs of their students through a rigorous
academic program. To that end, numerous supplemental, special and categorical programs are provided in
addition to the charter school.
The Board of Trustees
Tina Skrukrud, President
Robert Moen, Clerk
Carolyn Bronson, Trustee
Ann Driver, Trustee
Debra Worth, Trustee
APPLICATION & SELECTION
PROCEDURE
available at www.macnjake.com
7905 L St., Suite 310, Omaha, NE 68127
Phone: (402) 991-7031 Fax: (402) 991-7168
E-mail: [email protected] www.macnjake.com
An application for superintendent should include:
 A letter setting forth personal qualifications,
experiences and reasons for interest in the position
 A current résumé
 A completed application form
 Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic
transcripts from colleges/universities indicating degree(s)
Candidates are asked to not directly contact board members. Any effort to do so
may eliminate them from consideration. Names of applicants will be held in strict
confidence whenever possible; however, McPherson & Jacobson complies with
individual states’ Freedom of Information laws. In the final process, the school
board may visit the district where the candidate is employed, but will not proceed
without the knowledge and consent of the candidate.
Selection Timeline
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Closing date for applications: May 6, 2015
Board of Trustees selects finalists to interview: May 26, 2015
Interviews with the Board of Trustees: May 29-30, 2015
Selection of new superintendent: June 2, 2015
Start date: July 1, 2015
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.