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AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL
SCHOOL DISTRICT #2895
OUR DISTRICT
The Jackson County Central School District prioritizes academ-
ic excellence, equal opportunities for all learners, fiscal respon-
sibility, and clear and open communication. The JCC School
District is comprised of four schools: Riverside Elementary; Pleas-
antview Elementary; JCC Middle School; and JCC High School.
Together the schools serve 1,139 Kindergarten to twelfth grade
students.
Riverside and Pleasantview Elementary schools are making an
exciting transition into “grade-alike” programs. JCC Middle
School features project-based learning and has instituted a
Parent/Community Academy to increase communication and
provide cooperative learning opportunities. JCC High School
not only offers vigorous academic courses but also features
over forty excellent extracurricular activities. There are twelve
thriving athletic programs, including gymnastics, football, and
hockey and numerous clubs, including mock trial, choir, band,
and a robotics team. The District’s devoted staff members
work together with the students and community to provide an
outstanding educational experience that prepares students for
success.
BY THE NUMBERS
STUDENTS
• 39% Free and Reduced Lunch
• 18% Special Education
• 88% Attendance Rate
• 98% Graduation Rate
• 71% Continue to Higher Educa-
tion
• 14:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
STAFF
• 107 Teachers and Licensed Pro-
fessionals
• 32 Paraprofessionals
• 5 Administrators
• 94 Non-Licensed Staff
• 47% Educators with Advanced
Degrees
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
General Fund Revenue:
• $14,013,940
General Fund Expenditures:
• $14,203,920
Unreserved Fund Balance:
• $1,615,224
Total General Fund Balance:
• $1,753,992
SCHOOL BOARD
Rhonda Moore (Chair), 9TH YEAR
Brad Anderson, 5TH YEAR
Jeff Johnson, 11TH YEAR
Melonie Vancura, 3RD YEAR
Amy Voss, 3RD YEAR
Jody Thrush, 5TH YEAR
Eric Kruger, 1ST TERM
OUR COMMUNITY
The Jackson County Central School District serves the students
in the Southern Minnesota communities of Lakefield and Jack-
son. Our communities pride themselves on being welcoming to
all. They promote a healthy, active lifestyle for all ages, valuing
our youth, and celebrating diversity. The JCC community is in
the center of many attractions. Whether your passion is snow-
mobiling, hunting, fishing, camping, or bird watching, it’s all
within driving distance. The JCC community is always ready to
participate and support the school. The Booster Club has do-
nated approximately $60,000 over the past three years, and to
date, the JCC Education Foundation has raised over $230,000
from local businesses and community members. The District’s
proximity to the interstate allows the community to continually
expand manufacturing, ag services, and emerging technology.
ABOVE AVERAGE
TEST SCORES
1 ON 1 TECHNOLOGY PASSIONATE,
EXPERIENCED STAFF
OVER FORTY
EXTRACURRICULARS
OFFERED
COLLEGE IN THE
CLASSROOM
AWARD WINNING FFA
AND ROBOTICS TEAMS
BIG SOUTH SPORTS
CONFERENCE MEMBER
JCC POINTS OF PRIDE
QUALIFICATIONS
The JCC School Board is committed to finding a candidate who:
• ACTS WITH HONESTY and in an ethical, cooperative, and transparent manner in dealings with the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Is VISIBLE in the School District and ACCESSIBLE to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Develops an EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP team.
• DELEGATES AUTHORITY while holding staff accountable for performance in the District and community.
• Has a THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of and
SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE in school finance and implementing educational priorities.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants begin MSBA’s online application process
at www.applitrack.com/msba/onlineapp. Applicants will
need to establish a username and password to log on. To
be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed
file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2019. A complete file
includes the online application and the following documents:
• a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the Jackson County Central
Public School District Superintendent vacancy; and
• a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a resume, at least three letters of
recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s). (Upon hire,
original transcripts must be submitted to the school district.)
Contact Sandy Gundlach at (800) 324-4459 or [email protected] or Gary Lee
at (507) 779-8117 or [email protected] with any questions. Please mark any corre-
spondence and/or envelopes “Jackson County Central Public School District Superinten-
dent Search.” Applicants are requested not to contact School Board members unless
called for an interview. Jackson County Central Public School District is an equal oppor-
tunity employer, and the Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity
search agency.
SEARCH TIMELINE
Announce vacancy
• March 1, 2019
Application deadline
• April 8, 2019
Screening
• April 9, 2019
Board determines finalists
• April 15, 2019
First round interviews
• April 23 and 24, 2019
Second round interviews
• April 27, 2019
Approve contract
• May 20, 2019
Superintendent begins
• July 1, 2019