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Superintendent Search - Princeton

Deadline - November 2, 2009

Princeton - Mercer County

Princeton is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent, of the school district.

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THE COMMUNITY

Princeton is a city in Mercer County, Missouri.  As of 2009, Princeton population is 2,622 people. It is the county seat of Mercer County. The median home cost in Princeton is $61,670. Compared to the rest of the country, Princeton cost of living is 26.79% Lower than the U.S. average. The district is primarily a rural agriculture community with the majority of the patrons working is some agriculture related field. 

THE SCHOOL

Princeton R-V is a PreK-12 public school spending $9,081.00 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 13 students per teacher in Princeton.  Princeton has two enrollment centers the high school, grades 7-12 and the elementary, grades pre-K-6.  Free and reduced lunch count was at 38.50% for the 2009 school year.

LOCATION

Princeton is located 13 miles south of the Iowa line, in the northern part of the state. Trenton, Mo., is 30 minutes away. The district abounds with hunting and fishing recreation areas. The School District is located at 1008 E. Coleman, Princeton, Missouri. 

THE DISTRICT

DISTRICT STATISTICAL DATA BOARD OF EDUCATION

TIMELINE 

SALARY/BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range of $85,000-90,000.
• Administrative experience a plus. Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate required.
• Living in district is a plus, but not required.
• Paid health insurance benefits per limits of health insurance policy in effect.
• Additional benefits will include a Life Insurance per limits of Policy.
• A two year contract will be offered.
• Two weeks paid vacation

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants are advised to forward all application materials to PRINCETON R-V Superintendent Search, Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE) 201 South Holden Street, Suite 202, Warrensburg, Missouri 64093-3400. Attention: Mrs. Geanine Bloch, Search Consultant; Phone: (417) 594-1267; Fax (660) 747-8160; Email: gbloch@moare.com. 

Applicants are asked not to 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 Princeton R-V Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely. 

Please include:

• Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Cover letter directed to the Princeton R-V 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’s Certification or eligibility thereof, (copy of certificate).
• Currant transcript(s).
• Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
• If sending credential file forwarded to:

Mrs. Geanine Bloch, Search Consultant

Princeton R-V Superintendent Search

Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE)

201 S. Holden Street, Suite 202

Warrensburg, Missouri 64093-3400

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission and employment, students and employees of the Princeton R-V 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: Alan Hamilton, Superintendent of Schools, Princeton R-V School District, 1008 East Coleman, Princeton, Mo. 64673.  Phone 660-748-3211 or ahamilton@tigertown.k12.mo.us