Superintendent Opening
Albany Area Schools-ISD 745 Albany, MN
District Address: 30 Forest Avenue, Albany, MN 56307
District Website: www.district745.org
Description: Albany Area Schools is seeking a Superintendent who possesses the energy,
commitment, innovativeness, and desire to truly make a difference in children’s lives. Albany Area
School District is a thriving and growing community of approximately 10,000 people located in
Central Minnesota along Interstate 94 and the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail. To learn more about
the Albany Area community, visit ci.albany.mn.us or cityofavonmn.com.
Communities Served: Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, St.
Martin, Farming, and St. Anthony.
Student Population: 1,950 students Pre K-Grade 12
District Highlights and Accomplishments:
● 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Link
● Exemplary student achievement
● State of the art school district facilities
● Previous building referendum passed with 81% voter approval
● Schools and community strongly support Purple Pride and student activities
● High quality staff
● Strong Community Education program
● Reading & Math interventionists
● Social workers and counselors throughout all buildings
○ two full-time social workers in each elementary
○ two full-time counselors and one full-time social worker at the secondary school
● Member of West Central Education District Special Education Cooperative
● Over 80% of students in Grades 9-12 participate in at least one activity
● Strong technology programming. with 1:1 devices in Grades K-12
● Small class sizes
Facilities:
● August 2015 – Passed a bond referendum ($33 million) for school safety and security,
additional classrooms, renovations, community center, and theatre.
● The project included $6.1 million of donations from community business partners.
Finances:
● District operating budget: $28,068,139
● Fiscally responsible administrative team, yielding a strong 2021 (audited) unassigned fund
balance of $2,528,106, food service of $431,641 and community education of $161,042
● Average daily membership of 1,780 in 2021
● Solid business, finance and human resources practices
District Schools:
● Avon Elementary: PreK-Grade 5
● Albany Elementary: Grades K-5
● Albany Area Middle School: Grades 6-8
● Albany Area High School: Grades 9-12
Search Calendar:
● Applications Accepted Through April 24, 2022
● Review of Applicants on April 27, 2022
● Interviews on May 3-4, 2022
● Position Begins on July 1, 2022
● The School Board reserves the right to modify all dates
Application Process:
● Inquiries can be made to Sue Clemen, Director of Business Services, Albany Area Schools, at
320-845-5075 or [email protected].
● Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate
transcripts, proof of licensure and three letters of reference via email to
[email protected].