Position Available:
Superintendent, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Address:
1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Communities Served:
All or parts of the communities of Sauk Rapids and Rice in Central Minnesota
Schools:
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School (9-12) Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School (6-8)
Mississippi Heights Elementary School (K-5) Pleasantview Elementary School (K-5)
Rice Elementary School (Early Childhood – 5)
Hillside Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education Center
Requirements:
Hold or eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Minnesota Experience as a superintendent or district administrator preferred
Qualifications:
Strong commitment to student achievement, whole student development, executive leadership, resource management, community engagement, staff professional development and external partnerships
Consultant Assisting the Board:
Dr. Kenneth Dragseth (952-210-2790) [email protected]
District Highlights:
- Star Tribune’s Best 150 Workplaces in Minnesota 2019
- Excellent liberal arts background, supported by a comprehensive K-12 curriculum
- Students have opportunities to experience pertinent, real life, problem solving, and critical thinking activities Strong academic achievement
- Strong personalized learning approach Advanced placement and college prep courses Service Learning opportunities
- Grade 3-12 “One to One” technology initiative
- Highly trained, caring, and competent staff at all levels
- Strong Special Education and English Language Learner programs for students with special needs
- Excellent Community Education Services including Early Childhood Family Education Classes, preschool for children 3-5, before and after school programs for grades K-8, recreation programs, and adults and senior citizen programming and activities
- Gifted and Talented Education
- A wide range of extracurricular activities
- Strong financial history and management with adequate fund balance Parent and Community involvement is welcome and encouraged
- A rigorous and relevant curriculum designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world Strong World’s Best Workforce Plan
- Outstanding graduation rate of 89.9%
Fast Facts:
- The district serves approximately 4500 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school
- The district is in Central Minnesota adjacent to St. Cloud There are 682 full and part-time employees
- Student demographics: 86.3% white, 3.5% Black/African American, 4.0% Hispanic/Latino, 1.3% Asian, 4.4% other or two or more races
- Special Education population is 18.6%, Free/Reduced Priced Lunch population is 31.6% 89.9% four-year graduation rate
- The first public school in Sauk Rapids was in 1858
- The excellence of the school district is attracting growth in its population of resident students
Mission:
The Mission of the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is to provide a world-class education in a collaborative environment that inspires every learner to think, achieve and care.
Vision:
The Vision of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District is to prepare learners for an interconnected and changing world through nurturing, collaborative educational experiences while providing equal access and opportunity to inspire a lifetime of curiosity and discovery.
Strategic Objectives:
- Achievement Grading Reform
- Communication and Engagement Fiscal Accountability
- Wellness
- Leadership Effectiveness Personalized Learning
Budget:
The 2019 – 2020 General Fund Expenditure Budget is approximately 43 million.
Bargaining Group/Affiliations/Contract/Agreement Expiration:
| Clerical – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 284 | In Negotiations |
| Custodial – SEIU Local 284 | In Negotiations |
| Food Service – Bargain as a group but not affiliated | 6/30/19 |
| Teachers – Education Minnesota | In Negotiations |
| Paraprofessionals – SEIU Local 284 | In Negotiations |
| Principals – Sauk Rapids Principals’ Association | In Negotiations |
Search Calendar:
Application period begins on January 10, 2020, with a final deadline of February 9, 2020
Selected candidates will be taken to the Board the week of February 18 through February 21, 2020 Board interviews will be the week of February 24 through February 28, 2020.
The position begins July 1, 2020
Application Process:
Apply through School Exec Connect website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/ if you are interested in the position. Candidates will need to upload the completed and signed application plus proof of certification, a current resume, college transcripts and at least four letters of reference.