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The School District of Somerset is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $160,000-$170,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

The School District of Somerset has elements of rural and suburban communities and includes five municipalities: Town of Richmond, Town of St. Joseph, Town of Somerset, Town of Star Prairie, Village of Somerset. The Village of Somerset has a population of approximately 3,343. Somerset is located in northwest Wisconsin, approximately 35 minutes northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and 75 minutes  northwest of Eau Claire. The school district spans over 57 square miles. The District has 182 employees with many years of service, and a general fund budget of over $18,500,000.

Somerset offers a variety of housing options and rural living located in one of the fastest growing counties in Wisconsin, with the St. Croix River to the west and the Apple River passing through town. The district partners with Northwood Technical College and the University of Minnesota. The location offers options for advanced degrees or training for specialty occupations with UW-River Falls and other Twin Cities universities nearby.

The District serves 1,452 (PK-12) students in one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school on one campus, also offering virtual learning for 6-12 students. The School District of Somerset is committed to a focus on educational excellence for its students, professional staff, and entire community. The district’s mission is to engage, educate, and empower all learners, bridging their passions to pathways to create successful futures and positively contribute to our local and global communities.

Somerset operates under the core values of believing:

• Each and every person is capable of success.
• Each and every person is accepted and valued.
• In empowering all learners.
• Change is our opportunity for growth.
• Involved communities foster strong schools.
• Lifelong learning is essential for personal growth.
• In cultivating leaders.

District Highlights

• With a score of 70.9 the School District of Somerset “Exceeds Expectations” on the Wisconsin DPI State Report Card
• Somerset Middle School and High School have been ranked in the Top 100 Schools by US News & World Report
• Two passed referendums in the past five years (2019, 2023) totaling $51.5M
• New performing arts center opening in Summer 2025
• One campus increases opportunities for collaboration
• Newly renovated stadium – track and football field
• Over 50% of teachers hold advanced degrees
• Numerous partnerships with local businesses

Visit the School District of Somerset Website for more information: https://www.somerset.k12.wi.us/

 

Search Timeline – All Application Materials Due By: May 14, 2025
Week of May 19, 2025 : Board first-round interviews
Week of May 26, 2025 : Finalists Day in the District, Board conducts final interviews
Late May 2025 : Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2025 : Superintendent contract formally begins

 

For questions regarding the Superintendent search process and timeline contact:

Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: [email protected]

Scott Winch, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: [email protected]

 

For specific questions relating to the School District of Somerset Superintendent position contact: 

Bruce Baillargeon, School Board President at  [email protected]

SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY
Prescott School District, Prescott, WI 

 

The Prescott School District is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $155,000 to $180,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

The Prescott School District encompasses 152 square miles. The city of Prescott is located in Pierce County, WI, at the junction of the St. Croix River and Mississippi River, with a population of just under 5,000. Five municipalities make up the Prescott School District – City of Prescott, Town of Oak Grove, Town of Clifton, Town of Trimbelle, and Town of Diamond Bluff. Prescott is a growing community and is located about 25 miles southeast of Minneapolis–St. Paul.

The Prescott School District is a 4K-12 school district that is made up of four schools: Malone Elementary, Prescott Intermediate School, Prescott Middle School and Prescott High School; and has an enrollment of more than 1,250 students. The District has approximately 230 employees with an annual budget of just over $18M.

The school district is forward-thinking with an exemplary staff, outstanding students and a supportive community. The four school sites focus on continuous improvement by providing individualized and relevant instruction so that ALL students can achieve at high levels.

Why Prescott?

• Prescott students continue to excel in the classroom when state and national districts’ tests scores are declining.
• The National Assessment of Educational Progress places Wisconsin in the top tier of all 50 states, and the DPI Annual Report Card places PSD Prescott in the TOP 11% of the state for academic achievement (up from 15% in 2020-21).
• Prescott School District’s exceptional academic performance is matched by our outstanding arts and athletics programs and facilities.
• Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is coordinated between PHS and employers. WBL provides students the opportunity to study in school and work on the job to gain experience and knowledge in an occupational field.
• Top 9% in Wisconsin for Student Growth on the Annual Report Card.
• Graduation Rate – 97.9%

Mission Statement: To inspire lifelong learners for future success by engaging students, staff, families and our community.

Vision: To deliver meaningful and creative opportunities that establish continuous learning, positive outcomes and an inclusive community.

 

Visit the Prescott School District Website for more information:  https://www.prescott.k12.wi.us/