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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Hopewell-Loudon Local School District is seeking a qualified educational and organizational leader for the position of Superintendent. Please refer to the attached brochure.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience as a Superintendent is preferred, but not necessary. The Board is also open to considering non-traditional candidates for this position. An Ohio Superintendent’s certificate, or evidence of ability to certify, is required.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Hopewell-Loudon Local School District is located in west central Seneca County. It is mostly rural, encompassing approximately fifty (50) square miles. The district borders Tiffin on the east and Fostoria on the west. The District’s 867 students are housed in one building on a site which is located at the edge of Bascom. The new K-12 facility opened the 2013-2014 school year. Open enrollment has counted for about 265 of these students. Approximately 67 students exit the district through open enrollment and 23 attend community schools. The district offers Career Technical Education through Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Center. College Credit Plus courses are also offered. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Board of Education is seeking a person who:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Places students first when making decisions related to the school.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Seeks, promotes and expects academic excellence from students and the teaching team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Promotes and models open communication and positive relationships with and between all school stakeholders for the betterment of all.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Works with the Treasurer/CFO to operate the school in a fiscally responsible manner while meeting the students’ academic and extra-curricular needs, as well as facility and general operational needs of the district.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Be the role model that is necessary to positively lead the school district.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Is a visionary who will continue H-L’s positive vision of excellence while upholding the district’s Mission Statement.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Has organizational skills to perform duties of the position in a highly effective and competent manner.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All requested materials must be submitted electronically. Candidates are to submit the following materials at the time of application:</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Letter of Interest</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A Current Resumé </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Copy of Valid Ohio Superintendent’s Certificate/License</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Completed Application form (on District website - <span style="color:#1f497d"><a href="http://www.hlschool.org">www.hlschool.org</a>)</span></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">List of 3 to 5 References</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ü<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Other pertinent information</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The above information must be submitted via e-mail to the following address:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <a href="mailto:hlsuptsearch@hlschool.net">hlsuptsearch@hlschool.net</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Time Table:</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Application Deadline – December 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Interviews Begin and Candidate Selected – January 2016</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Superintendent of District – To Be Determined</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional questions should be directed to Jennifer Hedrick, Treasurer 419-937-2216 ext. 1009; <a href="mailto:jhedrick@hlschool.net">jhedrick@hlschool.net</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p></div></body></html>