Author: Patrick J. Call

Maries County R-II Schools
invites candidates to apply for the position of
Superintendent of Schools

www.mariesr2.org
Belle, Missouri
Belle, Missouri

District Information
Assessed Valuation: $69,747,712
Tax Levy: $3.2472
Certified Staff: 72
Support Staff: 35
Administration: 5
Enrollment (PreK-12): 783
The School Board
Joey Butler, President, 4/19
Dawn Hicks, Vice President, 4/19
Amy Kiso-Bledsoe, Board Member, 4/20
Garret Bialczyk, Board Member, 4/20
Brent Stratman, Board Member, 4/20
Tom Kinsey, Board Member, 4/21
Kenda Sanders, Board Member, 4/21
Rhonda Witte, Board Secretary/Treasurer – Full time district employee
Position Information
Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000
Initial contract: Will consider multiple year
Superintendent Certificate required
Administrative experience required
1-5 years Superintendent Experience preferred
Application Guidelines
An application may be submitted via the Maries County R-II website:
https://maries.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx
Completed application form.
Letter of application (directed to the Maries County R-I I Board of Education). Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant accomplishments of the past few years.
Current resume (include name, title, address and phone numbers of five persons who will serve as references).
Copies of college/university transcripts or current placement files.
Evidence of Missouri Superintendent’s Certification or eligibility thereof.
Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
The Board of Education has set the following guideline dates:
Application DUE: January 4, 2019
Screening Begins: January 5, 2019
Anticipated Hire Date: January 17, 2019
Contract to Begin: July 1, 2019
For Questions Contact:
Dr. Patrick Call
573-859-3800

Mission Statement
Building a Legacy of Excellence for all Students.
Location
The Maries County R-II School District is located in South-Central Missouri, just 45 minutes from Jefferson City and 35 minutes from Rolla. The Town of Belle has a population of approximately 1,200 residents, Bland has a population of approximately 600 residents and Vichy population is approximately 200. The 9-12 High School and Pre-K-4 is located in Belle. Grades 5-8 are at the Middle School in Bland.
District Profile
The Belle and Bland Schools have approximately 740 students K-12. Pre-K and Early Childhood serve approximately 40 students. There are 75 certified staff with an average teaching experience of 12.7 years. Many have advanced degrees.
More than 70% of the students graduating from the Maries County R-II School District pursue post-secondary training through colleges, business schools or vocational training. The district has a 13-1 student-staff ratio.
Elementary
Belle Accelerated Elementary includes grades K-4. It also supervises the Early Childhood Special Education, Four Year Old Pre-School and Parents As Teachers. We conduct an all day Kindergarten and employ a full time elementary counselor. Approximately, 350 students attend the elementary
Middle School
Bland Middle School serves grades 5-8. Our program is designed to provide an effective transition from the self-contained classroom approach in the elementary to a subject-centered approach used at the upper levels.
High School
Belle High School strives to provide a safe and educationally sound environment. We encourage all 230 students to get involved in the educational process through academics and activities. We feel that our students are special and that they deserve the best education possible.
Academics
Students at Belle High School may pursue a vocational or college preparatory sequence of courses. Foreign Language, Advanced Mathematics and Sciences, and a full sequence of Social Studies and Language Arts qualify students for the college Preparatory Certificate. Students may enroll in Tech-Prep courses as well as several vocationally certified courses.
Students are fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the Rolla Technical Institute in Rolla and Belle High School. The two schools together offer many courses and many pathways from which to choose. This partnership offers: Auto Mechanics, Electronics, Marketing, Health Occupations, Practical Nursing, Auto Body, Robotics and many other options.
Student Activities
Belle High School and Bland Middle School offer a wide range of activities from Fine Arts to Athletics. Vocal and Instrumental, Art Exhibits, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America (FCCLA), and Future Farmers of America (FFA) are the major inter-curricular organizations on campus. At least eight various athletic squads Inter state competition after a full conference and non conference schedule of play each year