SPURGER ISD
Superintendent search
Region 5 Field Services will be conducting the search for Spurger ISD’s new
superintendent.
The search consultants are: Dr. Danny Lovett, Executive Director, Marianne
Kondo, Field Service Agent, and Dr. Byron Terrier, Field Service Agent
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Spurger Independent School District serves students in grades PK-12 and has a
student population of approximately 425 students. SISD has a long history of excellence
in academics, athletics and many other outstanding extracurricular activities. We also
offer a wide range of academic programs for all students. For example, we offer dual
credit courses for college-bound students as well as many different career and
technology courses.
Spurger ISD is proud of our tradition of excellence in
extracurricular programs, including a wide range of Sports, Robotics, UIL academic
teams, One Act Play, Family and Consumer Science, and the FFA. Our students, teams
and sponsors work hard and as a direct result of their hard work and highly competitive
spirit often advance to area, regional, or state competitions.
THE COMMUNITY
Spurger is two miles from the Neches River and twelve miles from Woodville in
southeastern Tyler County. It covers 258.1 square miles and had a population of 5,586
in July 2007. The first area settler was Ephraim Thompson, who in 1834 applied for
land in Lorenzo de Zavala's colony and received a league on the Neches River near the
later location of Spurger. The town was named after a family of early landowners. As
early as 1854 a Methodist minister was riding the so-called "alligator circuit" with a stop
near the site of present Spurger. He would shoot alligators and other game and leave
the skins to be dried at the homes of those for whom he preached. On his return trip,
perhaps three months later, he would pick up the dried skins to sell to further his
ministry and feed his family. A Baptist church existed in Spurger as early as 1855, and a
Mormon congregation existed by 1900. Numerous other denominations, including
Primitive Baptist, Assembly of God, and Pentecostal churches, have existed in the town.
In 1874 a Masonic lodge, Snow River Lodge No. 385, was chartered at Spurger; it was
still in operation in 1986. Snow River was the early name given the Neches by the
Hasinai Indians, and the name has persisted as a tag for the Spurger area in general.
The Spurger area has had a school since 1859. The post office was established in
1881; in 1986 Spurger received mail on a rural route from Woodville. The town declined
after a high of 500 in the 1920s, and the post office was closed. The population fell to
300 by 1930, 250 in the 1940s, and 120 in the 1950s and 1960s. The figure rose again
by 1986 to 472, where it remained through 2000. (http://spurgertexas.com/)
DISTRICT’S FACTS & FIGURES
Student Enrollment:
Elementary School (PK-6)
Jr/Sr High School (Grades 7–12)
Total Student Enrollment
248
152
400
Student Ethnic Distribution:
Anglo
African American
Hispanic
386
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_12_
Professional Staff
Total Employees:
2014-2015 Budget
Tax Rate
Taxable Value
38
70
$4,261,000
$1.18
$183,500,000
Candidate Profile for
SPURGER isd superintendent
Spurger ISD is searching for a superintendent with the following
qualifications:
1. A valid Texas Superintendent Certification
2. A working knowledge of budgeting and public school finance.
3. A strong background in student performance success, educational
technology and vocational programs.
4. Integrity and exemplary moral character along with excellent people
skills. Visible throughout the district on campuses. Effective public
speaker and motivator.
5. Shown maturity, stability and the willingness to stay in a district for five
or more years.
6. At least five years classroom teaching experience and a successful tenure
as a campus-level principal and/or central office administrator,
preferred.
7. A strong desire to be a part of the community and the willingness to be
present at extra-curricular and community events.
8. The desire and ability to work with others and willingness to develop
leaders within the district.
9. An understanding of rural students and small school needs.
10.High expectations for Spurger ISD students, faculty, and staff, and the
desire to take a great school and make it even better.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume that
includes a complete work history, educational background, list of all relevant
certifications, a complete transcript, and a minimum of eight (8) references.
References should include addresses, job description, and a daytime (cell) phone
number.
Salary/Benefits: Base Salary commensurate with experience and success. Benefits
and contract within regional ranges.
Moving Expenses: Moving expenses may be negotiated.
Application packets should be mailed to:
Region 5 ESC
Attn: Dr. Danny Lovett
350 Pine Street, Suite 500
Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: 409.951.1855
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Lovett.