Alanson
Public
Schools
CANDIDATES INVITED FOR
SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS/K-12 PRINCIPAL
THE ALANSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
IS A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN.
Alanson Public Schools
Alanson, Michigan
www.alansonvikings.net
District Profile
Located in Emmet County in northern Michigan, Alanson
Public Schools is a K-12 district with 265 students located
in one building with a wing that houses grades K-6, and a
secondary wing for grades 7-12.
Recent updates to the building and grounds are a source of
pride for our students, staff and community. These
improvements were funded by the community’s continued
support of bond issues and the trust between the community and school personnel. In addition to the updated
science lab, gym and bus garage, the school purchased
Chromebooks and iPads so every student has a device to
access learning through the school’s Wi-Fi. Students, staff,
and the administration are connected to the world for
learning and excited for the opportunities this can present
for our students and community.
Alanson Public Schools is located in the village of Alanson,
nestled on the bank of the Crooked River, a major link in
Michigan’s Inland Waterway. Conveniently located 10
miles north of Petoskey, Alanson’s downtown area is
contained in several short blocks that place many shops
and services within easy walking distance. Restaurants, a
first class hotel, and a hardware store that is a historical
landmark are just a few of the businesses located downtown.
For tranquility, walk the boardwalk along
the river, enjoy the fresh breeze off the
water, or sit among the fragrant flowers
on the Hillside Gardens. Alanson is
"a place to enjoy…a place to remember.”
Key points of pride for the district include:
• 1-to-1 devices to enhance learning and assessing
student growth
• 14-to-1 student to teacher ratio providing personal
attention and success
• Highly effective staff that is knowledgeable, caring
and involved
• School wide Title 1 program that provides assistance to
student K-12 in literacy and reading
• School wide At-Risk program that provides assistance
to students K-12 in Math
• An outstanding Elementary Literacy Library
• K-12 Student Assistant Teams that regularly reviews
student’s individual needs and provides solutions with
parents
• Safe, Respectful, Achiever program which provides the
environment for Alanson to be a great place to learn
Candidate Profile
Alanson Public Schools is seeking a strong,
passionate leader who can be described as:
- a visionary leader with the ability to engage all stakeholders in pursuit of a clearly defined vision for the
district
- an excellent communicator (speaking and listening) who
is proactive and who demonstrates excellent interpersonal, public relations and marketing skills
- an individual who is visible in the schools and who is
wiling to participate in school and community activities at
every level
- an individual with curriculum leadership qualities
- an individual who treats all people equally and with
dignity and respect
- an individual who is dedicated to educational excellence
and to the success of all students
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- an individual with staff supervision experience
Qualifications
Candidates for the Superintendent/K-12 Principal position
must possess a minimum of master’s degree plus
administrative certification, or be enrolled in a program
leading to certification within 6 months of taking the
position.
Application and selection process
The Alanson Public Schools Board of Education is conducting an extensive search for a Superintendent/K-12 Principal.
The board seeks to employ an innovative leader in education
and administration.
It is expected the Superintendent/K-12 Principal will take
office in July 2015.
Applicants should provide the board of
education with the following items for
consideration for the position:
• A letter of application, including personal qualifications
and how they meet the desired candidate profile, reasons
for interest in the position, and demographics of current
district of employment
• A current resume
• Three to five references who can be contacted immediately, including home and office telephone numbers
• Current transcripts
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Tentative timetable
Application must be received by: 4 p.m. April 17
Board screening: week of April 20
First interviews: week of April 27
Second interviews: week of May 4
Selection of successful candidate: week of May 11
New superintendent assumes responsibilities:
Date TBD in July 2015
Salary and contract
The school board anticipates a multi-year contract, providing
a competitive compensation package commensurate with the
education and experience of the candidate.
District data
Enrollment: 265
Instructional staff: 20
Support staff: 11
Administrators: 1
Facilities: 1
Annual operating budget: $2.6 million
Projected fund balance: 5%
Tax base: $137.5 million
Non-homestead levy: $66.2 million
Debt retirement: 2.37 mills
Foundation grant: $7,126
Board of Education
Karen McFarland, President
Wade Williams, Vice President
Josh Wyatt, Secretary
Catherine Stonhouse, Treasurer
Jason Losey, Trustee
Tracy Lowrey, Trustee
Angela Wicker, Trustee
All materials will be treated confidentially through the
screening process only at the request of the candidate.
All materials should be received no later than 4 p.m.
April 17, 2015, addressed to:
Superintendent Search - Alanson
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District
08568 Mercer Blvd.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Or email the complete materials to:
[email protected]
All questions regarding the search should be directed to
Superintendent Rick Diebold, Charlevoix-Emmet
Intermediate School District, 231.547.9947, or
[email protected].
Alanson Public School provides a compassionate, safe and responsive
learning environment. Individual student data is monitored and specific
strategies are created to positively impact student achievement and
social knowledge. All students will become responsible and productive
citizens. The students are safe, respectful achievers.
www.alansonvikings.net
Alanson Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.