Superintendent Search
The Whittemore Prescott Schools Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent to begin work July 1, 2023. The Board is being assisted in the search by Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB).
Whittemore Prescott is a rural district with an enrollment around 665 students in beautiful northern Michigan with an operating budget of about $9.5 million. Community members embrace the school district, have high standards for their children, and are very supportive. The District offers a comprehensive program and strives to meet the needs of all learners.
The Board of Education is seeking a superintendent who is a strong leader with an extensive background in K-12 education and will be an effective communicator with staff/community. This educational leader will actively work with the Board and community to set and reach goals, be an instructional leader, and be a creative problem solver. The new superintendent should be ethical, honest, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Board of Education
Janet Smith, President
April Harkey-Mason, Vice-President
Karen Tracy, Secretary
Kim Krawczak, Treasurer
Dennis Parent, Trustee
Mary Phinney, Trustee
Sue Sheehan, Trustee
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District Information |
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Student Enrollment |
665 |
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Teachers |
41 |
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Administrators |
3 |
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Other Support (Dean, Payroll, Accounts Payable, other) |
10 |
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Support Staff |
43 |
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Number of School buildings |
2 |
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State Foundation Funding |
$9,150 |
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2022-23 General Fund Budget Revenue $9,567,671 |
Expense $ 9,336,393 |
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Fund balance percentage as of June 30, 2022 |
13.49% |
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Non-Homestead Taxable Value |
$116,527,820 |
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Non-Homestead Millage |
18 Mills |
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Debt Millage |
3.25 Mills |
Salary and Contract Information
The District will offer a competitive wage and benefit package (salary/annuity range $110,000 to $120,000) that reflects the experience and education of the candidate chosen as the next Superintendent.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should complete and submit an online application found at http://www.masb.org/education-careers.aspx
Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on April 18, 2023. No “hard copy,” fax or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process. Candidate names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.
Questions and further information concerning the Superintendent Search Process is available from Dr. Rodney Green, Search Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards: rodgreen11@gmail.com, 810-852-1189.
Search Timeline
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Action |
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Application Deadline |
4/18/2023 |
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Application Review by Board |
4/26/2023 |
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First Round Interviews |
4/29/2023 |
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Second Round Interviews/Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent |
5/4/2023 |
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Board Visitation (if necessary) |
TBD |
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Second Opportunity for Board Selection of Superintendent |
TBD |
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Start Date |
7/1/2023 |
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools
Superintendent Search Timeline
February 22, 2023 Board Workshop: Planning
7:30 p.m. Review search process
Review of calendar/timeline
Preliminary posting information
- Qualities of district
- Starting date
- Salary range
March 13, 2023 Stakeholder Input and Candidate profile
Engagement meetings with staff on March 13 Board/Community @ 5:00 pm on March 13
Online Survey available until March 9.
Review stakeholder input
Develop final selection criteria
Develop superintendent contract
April 18, 2023 Application Deadline at 4:00 p.m.
April 26, 2023 Board Workshop: Interview Prep
7:30 p.m. Screening of applications
Review of interview questions
Interview preparation
Finish work on superintendent contract
April 29, 2023 Initial Interviews – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Select finalists after candidate interviews
May 4, 2023 Second Round Interviews – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Selection of Superintendent (possible after interviews)
May Contract Approval
July 1 New Superintendent Begins