MASSP
Superintendent of DeWitt Community Schools
MASSP, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735
Superintendent of DeWitt Community Schools
The Board of Education for DeWitt Public Schools is in search of a new superintendent. This is only the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added at a later date. We encourage interested applicants to refrain from applying until the profile is posted.Dewitt Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Dewitt, MI, with approximately 3,100 students in K-12. The DeWitt community is located 10 minutes north of Lansing, the State Capital, and 10 minutes northwest of Michigan State University. The traditional, yet growing school district is one of the primary reasons so many choose to reside in DeWitt. The district has a very supportive community and is committed to partnering with parents/guardians to develop the whole child – intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The district is the largest employer in the community.The district is 18.5 square miles and has six school buildings:Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center; (Preschool and childcare); 303 studentsSchavey Road Elementary (Grades Y5, K-1st); 499 studentsDavid Scott Elementary School (Grades 2nd and 3rd); 460 studentsHerbison Woods Elementary (Grades 4th and 5th); 481 studentsDistrict Highlights:242 Graduates98% Graduation Rate15 AP courses offered25 AP Scholars, 9 AP Scholars with Honors, 1 National AP Scholar315 AP Tests taken23 high school clubs including state and national awarding winning BPA, Robotics, FCCLA, Quiz BowlCollege Board AP District Honor Roll – consecutive years75% of graduates attend a four-year or two-year collegeDeWitt High School Innovative Programming: Non-traditional diploma path optionHighly successful athletic programs with 25 varsity sports teams that promote well-rounded, high achieving student-athletes. Sixty percent of students participate in high school athletics with an average GPA of 3.5Top ranking fine arts programs in band (marching and orchestral), theater, choir, and art$66 Million bond in process to address aged buildings, update technology, and improve athletics, arts, and extracurricularsSalary and Contract Information:The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A salary range of $160,000- $210,000 has been established.Application Procedure:Interested candidates should complete and submit the online application at
this link .Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on May 16, 2024. No “hard copy,” fax, or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through a screening process. Candidates’ names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.All questions regarding the search should be directed to Dave Moore, Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards at 989-721-9983 or DaveMoore6282@gmail.com.Search Timeline:Action
Date
Application Deadline
May 16, 2024 @ 4pm
Selection of candidates to interview
TBD
First round interviews
TBD
Second round interviews/First Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent
TBD
Second Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent
TBD#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Board of Education for DeWitt Public Schools is in search of a new superintendent. This is only the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added at a later date. We encourage interested applicants to refrain from applying until the profile is posted.Dewitt Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Dewitt, MI, with approximately 3,100 students in K-12. The DeWitt community is located 10 minutes north of Lansing, the State Capital, and 10 minutes northwest of Michigan State University. The traditional, yet growing school district is one of the primary reasons so many choose to reside in DeWitt. The district has a very supportive community and is committed to partnering with parents/guardians to develop the whole child – intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The district is the largest employer in the community.The district is 18.5 square miles and has six school buildings:Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center; (Preschool and childcare); 303 studentsSchavey Road Elementary (Grades Y5, K-1st); 499 studentsDavid Scott Elementary School (Grades 2nd and 3rd); 460 studentsHerbison Woods Elementary (Grades 4th and 5th); 481 studentsDistrict Highlights:242 Graduates98% Graduation Rate15 AP courses offered25 AP Scholars, 9 AP Scholars with Honors, 1 National AP Scholar315 AP Tests taken23 high school clubs including state and national awarding winning BPA, Robotics, FCCLA, Quiz BowlCollege Board AP District Honor Roll – consecutive years75% of graduates attend a four-year or two-year collegeDeWitt High School Innovative Programming: Non-traditional diploma path optionHighly successful athletic programs with 25 varsity sports teams that promote well-rounded, high achieving student-athletes. Sixty percent of students participate in high school athletics with an average GPA of 3.5Top ranking fine arts programs in band (marching and orchestral), theater, choir, and art$66 Million bond in process to address aged buildings, update technology, and improve athletics, arts, and extracurricularsSalary and Contract Information:The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A salary range of $160,000- $210,000 has been established.Application Procedure:Interested candidates should complete and submit the online application at
this link .Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on May 16, 2024. No “hard copy,” fax, or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through a screening process. Candidates’ names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.All questions regarding the search should be directed to Dave Moore, Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards at 989-721-9983 or DaveMoore6282@gmail.com.Search Timeline:Action
Date
Application Deadline
May 16, 2024 @ 4pm
Selection of candidates to interview
TBD
First round interviews
TBD
Second round interviews/First Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent
TBD
Second Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent
TBD#J-18808-Ljbffr