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MARE Conducts Superintendent Search for Fairfax R-III

Deadline May 2, 2014

 

Vacancy Announcement

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Announcement of Vacancy

Superintendent of Schools

              Fairfax R-III School District

“To equip students with appropriate skills to function as contributing citizens in the changing global society.”

Atchison County

Search being conducted by Dr. Mike Jinks

Fairfax R-III is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent of the school district located at

500 Main Street, Fairfax, Missouri 64446

Website: http://fairfaxk12mo.us  

County-District Code:

 003-033

Schools

Certified
Staff

Residents

Non-
Residents

Total

Elementary K-6

1

10.5

59

0

59

High School 7-12

1

11

64

0

64

Total

2

21.5

123

0

123

Annual Operating Budget: $1,858,940

Tax Levy:  $4.2557

Assessed Valuation:  $17,619,853

Support Staff 9

Total Staff 30.5

MSIP:   Accredited

District Operated

Transportation

District Operated Food Service

Accredited with Distinction

8-years

Reserve Balances at 48.83%

2013-14 MSIP 5 APR Score 94.7%

A+ Program Pending DESE Approval

Vacancy resulting in Retirement of Supt.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

Tony Mitchell – President

(2014)

Angela Garrison – Member

(2015)

Donnie Brandt – Vice-President

(2015)

James Lewis - Member

(2016)

Deanna Beck – Member

(2014)

Josh Oswald - Member

(2016)

Matt Heits - Member

(2014)

Laurie Yocum – Sec. to Supt./Bookkeeper

8 years
TIMELINE
  • APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY - May 2, 2014
  • SCREENING TO BEGIN ON - May 2, 2014
  • INTERVIEWS TENTATIVE DATE - Week of May 5, 2014
  • ANTICIPATED HIRE DATE - May 15, 2014
  • CONTRACT BEGINS - July 1, 2014
SALARY/BENEFITS INFORMATION
  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Administrative experience a plus in Central Office.
  • Classroom experience preferred.
  • Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate required.
  • Paid health insurance benefits per limits of health insurance policy in effect plus other benefits.
  • Multi-year contract will be considered.
  • Living in the district is desired.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Go to www.moare.com and download all application material for Fairfax R-III.  

Applicants are advised to forward all application materials to:

Fairfax R-III Superintendent Search
Other Contact Information:
Attn:  Dr. Mike Jinks, Search Consultant Phone #:  (660) 441-7473
116 Fairview Avenue Fax #:    (660) 747-8160
Warrensburg, MO  64093 Email: mjinks@ucmo.edu

Applicants are asked to not make direct contact with the board of education members.  Initial applications will be kept confidential; however, all applications, letters of reference, resumes, transcripts, credentials, etc., for the purpose of this application process will, upon receipt, become the sole property of the Fairfax R-III Board Of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

  • Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
  • Cover letter directed to the Fairfax R-III Board Of Education.  (Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant accomplishments over the past five years.)
  • Evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate or eligibility thereof, (copy of certificate). *Current transcript(s).
  • Current placement papers or credentials.
  • Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
  • Selected finalist will provide a copy of their most recent background check in conjunction with contract signing.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission and employment, students and employees of the Fairfax R-III School District are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities.  Any person implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Mr. Ed Defenbaugh, Superintendent of Schools, Fairfax R-III, 500 Main Street, Fairfax, Missouri  64446-9131, Phone Number:  660-686-2421 or  e-mail: edefenbaugh@fairfaxk12mo.us