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<span id="gmail-m_-7719349181557028499gmail-docs-internal-guid-84b3e57d-10bd-bac3-7bc6-54b6e117ec3e" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Wapakoneta City Schools Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of <span class="gmail-il">Superintendent</span>. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Qualifications</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"times new roman";font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap">The Board has identified the following qualifications as having particular importance for the position of Superintendent: </span><br></p><ul style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Must hold or qualify for an Ohio Superintendent license.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Possess a strong administrative background in public schools.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Experience as a school administrator with superintendent, assistant superintendent or central office experience preferred.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Commitment to the highest personal and professional standards. </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">A comprehensive understanding of Ohio school law, finance and regulations, and financial reporting.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Self-starting skills with a positive team attitude.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Keen business management skills in the areas of long-range planning, fiscal forecasting, personnel management, collective bargaining, and insurance management. </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">The ability to work as an articulate straightforward communicator with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with school board members, administrators, staff, students, parents, the community and elected officials. </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Visionary and strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to organize and synthesize information efficiently, which produces short- and lang-range plans for continuous improvement.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Personal integrity, as well as a record of being loyal, positive, enthusiastic and organized with a strong work ethic. </span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"times new roman";font-size:12pt;font-weight:700;text-decoration-line:underline;white-space:pre-wrap">Application Process</span><br></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">To apply, please provide the following materials:</span></font></p><ul style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">A completed application with cover letter emphasizing qualifications. Application is available online at <a href="http://www.wapak.org">www.wapak.org</a>. </span></p></li><li style="white-space:normal;margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">An up-to-date resume.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">A copy of current Ohio Superintendent License or evidence that one is obtainable. </span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Credentials and transcripts.</span></p></li><li style="white-space:normal;margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Three letters of professional reference.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap">Sample of communication to staff, community, or Board of Education.</span></p></li></ul><div><br></div><div><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">All application materials can be mailed or emailed to the following: </span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Wapakoneta City Schools</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Ms. Angela M. Sparks, Treasurer/CFO</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">1102 Gardenia Drive</span></font></div><div><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895</span></font></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"times new roman""><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:"times new roman""><a href="mailto:sparan@wapak.org">sparan@wapak.org</a></span><br></div><br><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Questions about the application process can be directed to Angela M. Sparks, Treasurer/CFO at (419) 739-2903 or <a href="mailto:sparan@wapak.org">sparan@wapak.org</a>. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></b></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"times new roman";color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Tentative Timetable</span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Announce Vacancy April 2, 2018</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Application Materials Due April 23, 2018</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Initial Interviews May 14, 2018</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Final Interviews May 17, 2018</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Action to Employ May 22, 2018</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap">Est. to Begin Employment August 1, 2018</span></font></p></span><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></font></div><div style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12.8px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><font color="#000000" face="times new roman"><span style="font-size:16px;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>Please see the attached brochure for additional details.</b></span></font></div>
<br><div><div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Angela M. Sparks</div><div>Treasurer/CFO<br><div>1102 Gardenia Drive</div><div>Wapakoneta, OH 45895</div><div>419-739-2903</div><div><a href="http://www.wapak.org" target="_blank">http://www.wapak.org</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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