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Every Child Learning Every Day

KELLOGG JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #391

Statement from Board of Trustees:On February 10, 2021, we announced the position opening for Superintendent of Schools due to the retirement of our current

Superintendent. We immediately initiated a nationwide search with the help of the Idaho School Boards Association. We look

forward to finding the District’s next Superintendent to help lead our District in the best interests of our students, staff, and

community. We affirm our commitment to thoroughly consider every qualified candidate without bias or predisposition. We

are excited to find the next leader of our District who can continue the momentum of world-class educational opportunities

for the students in Kellogg. - Board of Trustees, Kellogg School District

www.kelloggschools.org

Enrollment: 1,016 Employees: 125 classified staff, 69 certified staff, 6 administratorsFY20 Budget: $11,430,000Schools: (2) Elementary Schools• Pinehurst Elementary• Canyon Elementary (science magnet)(1) Middle School (1) High School

• Kellogg Middle School • Kellogg High School

OUR MISSION

THE DISTRICT AT-A-GLANCE

In a partnership of students, parents, educators and community to ensure a safe, nurturing environment where people are challenged to achieve individual responsibility,

academic excellence, personal success, and life-long learning.

OUR VISION

THE POSITIONThe Kellogg Board of Trustees is seeking a highly qualified, strong education leader to be the next Superintendent of Schools.

THE COMMUNITY

KELLOGG, ID

Residents and visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities in

the Kellogg area. This includes ski resorts including the world’s longest

gondola, golf courses, 72 miles of paved bike paths (Trail of the Coeur

d’Alenes), Hiawatha bicycle trail, snowmobile and ATV trails, hiking, hunting,

fishing, boating, zip lining, and much more. Additionally, the area includes

a county airport and churches of many denominations, along with easy

access to major airports.

• The only bond indebtedness the District has is a 2004 energy bond

with a balance of $5,823,000.

• The District has experienced strong community support for levies.

• Passed a 2 year levy in 2020 for $2,985,400 with a passage rate

of 63%.

DISTRICT FUNDING

OUR VISION

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

OUR KIDS ARE WORTH WHATEVER IT TAKES

• US News and World Report selected Kellogg High School as one of the top 14 high schools in Idaho (2017).

• Above Idaho state average graduation rates.• Multiple state Golf, Wrestling, and Track and Field Championships

(Boys and Girls).• Century 21 after school program at Kellogg Middle School and

Pinehurst Elementary School. • Involved in implementing PEAK Learning/Teaching for Excellence

for 7 years.• Annual Scholarship Average of $16,660.

• Tinker lab at Canyon Elementary Magnet School.

POTENTIAL CHALLENGESIn an effort to be transparent with the next leader of our District, we want to provide some of the potential foreseeable challenges:

• Lack of state funding which creates situations where supplemental

levies are needed.

• Declining enrollment which affects funding.

• Our District has an above-average number of special needs students.

• Deferred maintenance needs due to lack of funding.

• With this said, our next Superintendent will have a highly skilled staff

to aid in addressing the challenges as we go forth in carrying out

our mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe key responsibilities of the Superintendent include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to promote the vision and mission

of the District and help establish a plan to achieve stated goals.

• Assist the Board in negotiations with the local educational

organization.

• The ability to manage and organize responsibly the District’s

resources, which pertain to the areas of fiscal management, food

service, and transportation.

• Be familiar with facility needs throughout the District as well as

knowledge in bonding and levies needed to address said issues.

• Understand the importance of accountability in addressing staff,

parents, students, and patrons of the District.

• Skill in establishing processes of communication and collaboration

with the Board, staff, and patrons of the District.

Here are a few of the many accomplishments of our students & staff:

APPLICATION PROCESS

BOARD OF

TRUSTEES:

• Todd Sheppard, Zone 1

• Bonnie Farmin, Zone 2

Chair

• Sam Gibbons, Zone 3

• Alexa Griffin, Zone 4

• Carolyn Turner, Zone 5

Vice Chair

Candidates are asked to not directly contact trustees. Any effort to do so may eliminate them from consideration.

TIMELINE:

Interested candidates should submit applications no later than March 19, 2021.

The Idaho School Boards Association uses an online application system.

Please visit the Association’s website at

https://www.idsba.org/current-superintendent-searches/ for more

information about this search.

For guidance on how to apply through the Revelus online application

system please visit the Revelus website at https://idsba.myrevelus.com/.

A completed application packet for superintendent should include: Application on Revelus site: https://idsba.myrevelus.com

Documents to be uploaded to Revelus:

• A letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the position.

• A current resume.

• Academic transcript including degrees

(copies are acceptable).

• Two to four letters of recommendation.

• Verification that the candidate holds,

or will be qualified to hold, an Idaho

credential/license as a Superintendent.

THE COMPENSATIONFor the selected candidate, the Board will offer a salary range of $95,000 - $105,000 dependent upon experience, plus benefits, 250 day contract.

Application Deadline:

• March 19, 2021

Semi-Finalists Selected:

• Late-March, 2021

Reference Checks Conducted:

• Early-April, 2021

Finalists Selected:

• Mid-April, 2021

Finalist Interviews, Site Tours, etc.:

• Late-April, 2021

Candidate Selected:

• Late-April, 2021

Start Date:

• July 1, 2021

The above timeline is a draft and is subject to possible change in the future.

THE QUALIFICATIONS• Valid Idaho Administrative credential with Superintendent

Endorsement or eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Idaho.

• Masters degree required.

• Minimum three years’ experience as a superintendent or central office

or building administrator. Superintendent experience preferred but

not required.

• Administrator with experience working in small districts is preferred

but not required.

• Technologically competent.

• Knowledgeable in curriculum and instruction as it pertains to

common core.

• Knowledgeable of pertinent state and federal laws.

• Experience in budgeting and school finance.