<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.

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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong>
<strong>King William County Public Schools</strong></p>
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The School Board of King William County Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

<strong>The County</strong>

King William County is in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula, one of three peninsulas on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Its county seat is King William. For more information on the county, visit: <a href="http://kingwilliamcounty.us">http://kingwilliamcounty.us</a>

<strong>The Division</strong>

King William County Public Schools (KWCPS) serves a student population of 2,076 across four schools.

KWCPS is committed to providing a rigorous and relevant curriculum that emphasizes communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship, and community involvement, as reflected in its mission statement.

Website: <a href="https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/">https://www.kwcps.k12.va.us/</a>

<strong>Desired Qualifications</strong>

<strong>Residency in King William is required. </strong>

Education and Training:
<ul>
 	<li>Doctorate degree preferred.</li>
 	<li>Central-office level experience required.</li>
 	<li>Experience as a principal and classroom teacher required.</li>
</ul>
Leadership and Management Skills:
<ul>
 	<li>Exemplary writing and speaking ability.</li>
 	<li>Decisive and visionary leader</li>
 	<li>Analytical, relying on data to make decisions.</li>
 	<li>Creative thinker and team player</li>
 	<li>Comfortable with shared decision-making</li>
</ul>
Personal Characteristics:
<ul>
 	<li>Good listener and accessible to all stakeholders</li>
 	<li>Consistent in communication and actions</li>
 	<li>Accountable and flexible</li>
</ul>
Board-Superintendent Relations:
<ul>
 	<li>Demonstrates understanding of the relationship and responsibilities between a Board and Superintendent and acts accordingly</li>
 	<li>Assumes a lead in decision-making while ensuring appropriate communication with the Board</li>
 	<li>Demonstrates effective leadership by providing options and recommendations when requesting action</li>
</ul>
Staff Relations:
<ul>
 	<li>Has demonstrated experience and success in recruiting and selection of top-quality staff members</li>
 	<li>Creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, setting a positive example for all</li>
</ul>
Community Relations:
<ul>
 	<li>Maintain high visibility in the schools and community</li>
 	<li>Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and community members</li>
 	<li>Lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division</li>
</ul>
School Finance:
<ul>
 	<li>Has experience in developing and monitoring an annual budget</li>
 	<li>Develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board, local officials, and community</li>
</ul>
Areas of Expertise:
<ul>
 	<li>Curriculum and instruction</li>
 	<li>Strategic planning and continuous improvement</li>
 	<li>Ability to develop an effective team, support professional development of staff, and ensure quality evaluation</li>
</ul>
<strong>Salary</strong>

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

<strong>Application Procedures</strong>

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Completed applications are due by <strong>March 3, 2023</strong>.

<strong>Qualifications </strong>

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522. <strong>Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education, which meets on a quarterly basis.</strong>

Candidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>King William is an Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>


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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Franklin County Public Schools</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></span></p>
The Franklin County School Board invites candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated date of hire is July 1, 2023.

<strong>Community Highlights</strong>

Franklin County, situated in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, is a region steeped in history and economic stability.

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The county's economy is anchored in agriculture, with prominent industries in dairy, beef, and timber production. Additionally, the county offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation with over 70 miles of blueways and access to Smith Mountain and Philpott lakes. The county is home to Ferrum College, a private four-year institution established in 1913, and serves as the gateway to The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. The county also boasts the Harvester Performance Center, and historic towns of Boones Mill and Rocky Mount offer a platform for local arts, crafts, and cultural events.

<strong>Division Information</strong>

Vision: Franklin County Public Schools will provide a thriving and dynamic educational environment that inspires each learner to be self-directed and own their future. Our graduates will be prepared to excel in a changing, complex, and interconnected global society.

Mission: To create, promote, and support a lifelong learning culture whereby students become self-reliant, productive citizens who can successfully compete in the global community.

Our Values and Beliefs
<ul>
 	<li>Every child is unique and is capable of learning.</li>
 	<li>Our schools must be safe, inviting, clean, and conducive to learning.</li>
 	<li>We value our employees as they are essential to the accomplishments and future of our children.</li>
 	<li>Active parent engagement in their child's education is critical and must be encouraged.</li>
 	<li>We use evaluation and measurement as tools for continuous improvement.</li>
 	<li>We must efficiently use the limited resources available and be fiscally responsible to the Franklin County Community.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Division Statistical Data</strong>

Enrollment PreK-12                            6,033

Staff                                                    1,235 (full time) 535 (part time)

Professional:                                       715

Support Staff:                                     520

Current Operating Budget                  $113,611,742

Schools                                               12 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school

On Time Graduation Rate                  89%

<strong>Website </strong>

<a href="https://www.frco.k12.va.us/">https://www.frco.k12.va.us/</a>

<strong>Salary</strong>

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

<strong>Application Procedures</strong>

The board will receive applications from February 13, 2023 – March 10, 2023

<strong>Qualifications </strong>

Qualifications will be added upon final determination by the school board no later than February 10, 2023.

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.

Candidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>
<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.

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<h3>Applitrack</h3>
To view a list of all positions that are <strong>currently accepting applications</strong>, please visit Application Procedures
Apply online: <a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1</a>

Applications for specific positions are linked below when available.
<h4>To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Tom Brewster, direct of member services at tom@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.</h4>

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<strong>Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents</strong>
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the "Eligible List of Division Superintendents" approved by the Virginia Board of Education. <em><strong>The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. </strong></em>For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.

Click <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches">here</a> for searches not being conducted by VSBA