INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE

SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION

HINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 

Hinton CSD, a growing school district just north of Sioux City, is seeking an outstanding educational leader to serve as superintendent starting on or around August 1, 2009.

The five-member board of education is seeking candidates with high integrity, outstanding leadership qualities, and a strong focus on student achievement.

Completed applications must be received no later than Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

This vacancy is due to the resignation of Mr. Al Steen.  Al has successfully served the district as superintendent since 1999.  He has resigned to accept a new superintendent assignment in Arizona.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (“quality education with a personal touch”):

Hinton is a growing school district with an approximate enrollment of 700 students.  (This includes about 175 students open-enrolled into the district.)

This is a district that is made up of only one community.  All of the students are located in one building.  A bond issue will be voted upon this fall to build a new elementary addition and an athletic complex.

Hinton is located just a few miles north of Sioux City and is connected to the metro area via a four-lane highway.  The population of Hinton is approximately 810.

DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS:

*  Extensive professional development for teachers committed to “No Child Left Behind.”

*  “Little Hawks” Pre-School/Daycare for 3-5 year olds.

*  Discovergarten, a transitional kindergarten for five-year olds.

*  SOAR, a before/after school program for pre-K through sixth grade students.

*  Small class size, allowing for individual attention for each student.

*  Olweus Anti-bullying Program.

*  Parent access to online grade reports.

*  Hinton Community School, large enough for challenging curriculum, yet small enough to provide a personal touch.

*  Open-enrolled into the district—175 students.  Open-enrolled out of the district—45 students.

*  Courses offered for dual credit with Western Iowa Tech Community College.

*  College Sociology and Psychology taught on campus by college instructors.

*  AP English and AP Calculus taught on campus.

*  Ninety-five percent of seniors attend post-secondary institutions.

*  Band and chorus consistently receive superior (1) ratings at contest.  Several students quality for OPUS, Honor Choir, Honor Band, and All-State.

*  DECA club and FCCLA active at state and national levels.

*  Wireless Mobile Computer Lab.

*  Successful teams in football, cross country, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, boys and girls track, boys and girls golf, softball, and baseball.

2008-2009 DISTRICT STAFF:

The district employs 52.2 FTE.  This includes a full-time superintendent; a full-time business manager; a FTE high school; a FTE middle school principal; and a full-time elementary principal/curriculum director.

The per-pupil certified staff ratio is:

Elementary                 12.9

Middle School           15.3

High School               12.4

FINANCIALS:

The overall budget for 2009-2010 is $9,488,928.  They are projecting a solvency ratio of 12.2 % for FY 09; a conservative projected unspent balance of $880,854; and a conservative projected general fund cash balance of $700,888.

MISSION STATEMENT:

A community dedicated to developing responsible life long learners prepared for future challenges.

CORE BELIEFS:

•  A committed community and parents are vital to a successful school.

•  High expectations need to be held for all members of the school and community.

•  Responsibility and respect are important within the school and community.

•  An organized and safe environment enhances learning.

•  Education is a fundamentally necessary investment that develops individuals prepared for the worlds of family, work, and citizenship.

•  All students learn in a variety of ways and at different paces.

•  Problem solving and critical thinking are essential life skills.

•  Social skills and understanding of diversity are important.

For more information about the district, please contact their web site at http://www.hintonschool.com.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All application materials should be mailed to: 

Dr. Gaylord Tryon, President
G. Tryon & Associates
PO Box 265
Johnston, Iowa           50131-0265
Telephone                  515-727-5807
Email                          gtryon@mchsi.com
Web Site                    www.gtryon.com

Applicants, and/or their designees, are asked not to contact members of the Board of Education during this search process.

The application form is included on this web site.  Please note the five narrative questions on page four of the application form.

In order to be considered for this position, your application materials must include and be presented in the following order (please do not staple, bind, or fold your application materials):

a.       letter of application

b.       resume’

c.       completed application form (including signatures)

d.       written response to the five narrative questions on page four

e.       four recent letters of recommendation regarding your professional work (preferably, at least two from your current employer)

f.        photocopy of college/university transcripts

g.       copy of (or documented evidence of eligibility) a current Iowa school superintendent’s endorsement—including your evaluator approval

APPROXIMATE TIMELINE:

June 24, 2009                                    Application deadline; applications must be received no later than June 24, 2009

July 13, 2009                                     Board receives all completed applications; selects 4-5 individuals for initial interviews

July 15                                                Initial interviews with the board of education

July 23 and 24                                    Interviews with key stakeholder groups and board of education

July 24                                               Target date to complete selection process

On or about August 1                        Start date for new superintendent of education      

G.Tryon And Associates
P.O. Box 265
Johnston, Iowa
50131-0265
phone 515-727-5807
fax 515-278-2672
email: gtryon@mchsi.com