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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:san-serif;color:red">Please consider the following vacancy announcement:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:san-serif;color:black">Swanton Local Superintendent Search<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Swanton Local Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent.  The district
 desires an educational leader with a commitment to excellence for all students.  The Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center is assisting the Board in its search.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">DISTRICT:                           Swanton Local School District, Swanton, Ohio<br>
POSITION:                          Superintendent<br>
DEADLINE:                         July 21, 2017<br>
SALARY:                            Competitive Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience<br>
PREFERRED START:         September 1, 2017 (dependent upon candidate availability)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SUBMIT:        <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Completed and signed <a href="http://www.nwoesc.org/files/Superintendent_Application_Swanton_2017.pdf"><span style="color:#6D153B">application form</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">A letter of interest outlining qualifications and reason for applying<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Current resume<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Three (3) Letters of Reference<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Copy of current Ohio Superintendent Certificate/License or evidence that one is obtainable<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:24.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">            SEND OR EMAIL                    Kerri Gearhart, Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:60.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">MATERIALS TO:                    Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:60.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">                                               205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold OH 43502<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:60.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">                                               <a href="mailto:kgearhart@nwoesc.org"><span style="color:#6D153B">kgearhart@nwoesc.org</span></a>            
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Community and its Schools:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Swanton Local School District is located in Northwest Ohio in Fulton and Lucas Counties. The district’s small suburban
 setting with an enrollment around 1,300 students in grades K-12 is perfect for those looking for a small-town, faith-based, and business-friendly community. The district is a part of the Penta Career Center for vocational skills programming and training. 
 Coupled with the amenities of the City of Toledo just 10 miles to the east, makes the charm and convenience of the Swanton village and community perfect for raising a family. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mission: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To provide a superior educational experience by working together with students, families and community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Vision:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Swanton Local School District is THE district of choice with an academic environment where student achievement is top
 priority, community involvement is vital, all individuals are valued, and the school is a point of pride.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Search Brochure:</span></b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">    <a href="http://www.nwoesc.org/files/Swanton_Supt_Brochure_2017_Final.pdf"><span style="color:#6D153B">Swanton
 Local Schools Superintendent </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Swanton Local School District Website:  </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.swantonschools.org/"><span style="color:#6D153B">http://www.swantonschools.org</span></a>  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Kerri Gearhart, NwOESC Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Andalus;color:#1F497D">Kerri Gearhart, Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Andalus;color:#1F497D">Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Andalus;color:#1F497D">205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold, OH  43502-8404<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Andalus;color:#1F497D">567-444-4800 (main office); ext. 4646<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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