FINANCIAL DATA
IDEAL CANDIDATE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EAV .........................................................$ 49,975,208
Candidates will be evaluated on their professional
merits and successful experience that demonstrates a good match for the district, with emphasis on the following, specified by the Board of
Education. The Superintendent/Principal of our
district should be an educational leader who:
IASB has an online application process and does
not accept mailed, emailed, hand delivered or faxed
application packets.
Bonds Outstanding ..............................$
841,758
Total Budget Revenue ...........................$ 3,980,000
TAX RATE —
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Operations & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25
Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12
Working Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05
I.M.R.F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.08
Tort Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.23
Bond & Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.23
Social Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.13
Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02
Lease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Norwood SD 63 Board of Education is
comprised of citizens dedicated to providing the
best education possible for every student it serves.
Board members establish sound written policies and
expect the superintendent to function as the chief
executive officer in implementing those policies.
Name
*Years
Sara Callear, President
9
James Sanford, Vice President
34
Dave Mitchell, Secretary
13
Andrew Hattermann
Dennis Heskett
3
11
Monica Martinie
2
Tim Sanders
2
*Years served on the Norwood SD 63 Board of
Education.
• acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical
manner.
• promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning
that is shared by all stakeholders.
• collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests
and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
• has the ability to interpret complex educational
and financial data to the Board, staff and community.
• will stay abreast of legislation and help the district engage in the legislative process.
• has the ability to maximize financial and human
resources in support of educational programs in
the district.
Previous experience as a
superintendent preferred.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED NOT
TO CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS.
Norwood SD 63 is an equal opportunity employer and the Illinois Association of School Boards
is an equal opportunity employment search
agency.
Please begin your application process at: https://illinois.executivesearchservices.com/applicant/login.aspx
You will need to establish a user name and password. Applicants will be asked to give consent to a
limited background inquiry. If you have already
entered information into your portfolio, please
remember to update your employment/education
experiences when there has been a change.
Announcement of Vacancy
Superintendent/
Principal
Norwood SD 63
Completed responses to qualifications and characteristics (Q&Cs) identified in this announcement
will be required. (Use Arial 11)
All applicants must apply online by Noon (CST)
September 15, 2014 and upload the following documents to receive consideration:
1. A formal letter of application indicating desire
to be a candidate for this position.
2. A formal resume that includes a summary of
achievements in administrative positions, educational vision and goals, personal leadership philosophy and reasons for your interest in this position.
3. At least three recent letters of reference dated
within the last 3 years.
4. Official transcripts from each college/university
attended.
5. Proof of qualification and certification to be a
superintendent and principal in the state of
Illinois (copy of the administrative certificate
with all related endorsements*) or other evidence
showing qualification to be a superintendent in
another state.
*Information on certification can be obtained by contacting the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of
Professional Preparation, 100 North First Street,
Springfield, Illinois 62777 or by visiting the ISBE website
at www.isbe.net.
MISSION STATEMENT
Norwood School district in an active partnership
with parents and community, will promote excellence in a safe, respectful and caring environment
in which all students can learn and grow. This
partnership shall provide the opportunity for all
students to develop a strong self-esteem and to
become responsible learners citizens and decision
makers.
August 2014
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
The Board of Education of Norwood SD 63,
Peoria, Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for
the position of Superintendent/Principal. The person selected for the position of Superintendent/
Principal of the district will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Abby Humbles, who has
served in this capacity for 9 years. Due to declining enrollment, at the beginning of the 2015-2016
school year the position of Superintendent will
include principal duties. However, the
Superintendent will have a lead teacher/dean to
assist with curriculum development and student
discipline. The Board wishes to select a superintendent/principal who will begin work on July 1,
2015.
The total compensation package will be in the
range of $90-120,000 based on successful experience and education. It is expected that the initial
contract will be for a multi-year period, as authorized by Illinois statutes.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
THE DISTRICT AND THE AREA
LOCATION — Norwood is located in Peoria
County in the villages of Norwood and
Bellevue. Norwood District is an Elementary
School District with two campuses: Norwood
Primary (serving grades PreK-4) and Norwood
Elementary (serving grades 5-8). Norwood
Elementary School District is one of eight feeder
school districts in the Limestone area.
Graduates of Norwood attend Limestone
Community High School.
TYPE — PreK-8; 431 students
OFFICE — 6521 W. Farmington Rd., Peoria, IL
61604.
STAFF — 1 Principal, 1 Lead Teacher/Dean, 32
Teachers, 25 Support Personnel.
CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL —
Superintendent/Principal, Elementary Secretary,
Bookkeeper.
CURRICULUM — Norwood District follows the
guidelines of the State of Illinois School Board
regarding state standards. Curriculum is developed around those core standards. Additional
offerings include RTI, Accelerated Reader,
Computer Instruction, Music, Physical
Education, Band, Math Counts, ISMA,
Scholastic Bowl and a wide variety of academic
and athletic extracurricular activities in K-8.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS — Norwood Elementary
School District is part of a special education
cooperative: Special Education Association of
Peoria County. Norwood houses behavior cross
categorical classrooms and a life skills classroom. We offer Bright Futures programs.
Juvenile Detention Center and Children’s Home
is also within school boundaries.
FACILITIES — Norwood Primary houses PreK4th grades. Norwood Elementary houses grades
5th-8th grades. The central office is housed at
Norwood Elementary also.
TRANSPORTATION — First Student Bus
Company.
CAFETERIA PROGRAM — In house breakfast
and lunch program with five cafeteria staff
employees.
CULTURAL — The Alpha Park Library recently
expanded and remodeled averages 8,500 customers each month. The library is well known
in the library community for a staff that is committed to providing excellent customer service.
Nearby Peoria offers quality medical care, destination shopping, symphony, opera, ballet,
Broadway theatre and top entertainment at the
Peoria Civic Center, Lakeview Museum of Arts
and Sciences, and fine dining. Professional
sports include the Peoria Chiefs (Class A
Midwest League Affiliate of the St. Louis
Cardinals) and the Peoria Rivermen (East Coast
Hockey League).
RECREATION — Norwood residents take pride
in the acres and acres of parks with a variety of
recreation options. Lush and lavish green grasses are punctuated with picnic shelters, fitness
trails, playgrounds and more. Alpha Park,
Mendenhall Park, Lauterbach Park and the
Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway all
offer numerous outdoor activities.
PLACES OF WORSHIP — Second Baptist
Church, Bethal Baptist Church, several area
churches.
RETAIL — Norwood Elementary School District
is just minutes away from Northwoods Mall and
the Shoppes at Grand Prairie.
Local area has industrial parkway, Subway sandwich shop, several eating establishments and
cafes, and several gas stations.
MEDICAL — OSF St. Francis which is the 4th
largest hospital in Illinois, Methodist Medical
Center, Proctor Hospital.
Application Deadline:
September 15, 2014 by Noon (CST)
Candidates Presented to Board:
September 2014
Board Interviews Candidates:
September/October 2014
New Superintendent/Principal Appointed:
Late October/Early November 2014
New Superintendent/Principal Begins:
July 1, 2015
Applicants will be required to provide
responses to the following online
application items (Q&Cs):
1. Describe your experience in curricular
development and instructional implementation.
2. Describe your experience in school finance
and budgeting.
3. Describe your experience in developing and
monitoring goals for school improvement.
4. Describe your experience in building and
sustaining productive relationships with
stakeholders (board, staff, students, parents
and community members).
5. Describe your experiences in working with
a diverse population (socio-economic,
cultural, ethnic, etc.).
DISTRICT WEBSITE: www.norwood63.org
MEMBER OF — IASB CIV Region, SEAPCO
Special Education Services.
A PROJECTED TIMELINE
This Professional Superintendent
Search is being conducted by
the Illinois Association of School
Boards, Dave Love,
Consultant, Executive
Searches, 217/414-1620, or
dlove@iasb.com..
6. Having read the ideal person needed section of the announcement of vacancy, why
do you feel you’re a match for this district?