FINANCIAL DATA IDEAL CANDIDATE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

EAV...... $ 102,297,933 Candidates will be evaluated on their professional IASB has an online application process and does Announcement of Vacancy Bonds Outstanding...... $ 403,400 merits and successful experience that demonstrates not accept mailed, emailed, hand delivered or faxed Total Budget Revenue...... $ 9,374,377 a good match for the district, with emphasis on the application packets. following, specified by the Board of Education. The Superintendent TAX RATE Please begin your application process at: https:// Superintendent of our district should be an educa- www.applitrack.com/IASB/onlineapp Education...... 2.8104 tional leader who: of Schools Operations & Maintenance...... 0.7468 Applicants will need to establish a user name and • promotes the success of every student by facilitat- password. Applicants will be asked to give con- Transportation...... 0.2000 ing the development, articulation, implementa- sent to a limited background inquiry. Completed Prophetstown- Working Cash...... 0.0500 tion and stewardship of a vision of learning that is responses to statements identified in this announce- Lyndon-Tampico I.M.R.F...... 0.0332 shared by all stakeholders. ment will be required. Tort Immunity...... 0.2219 • has experience in planning both long and short All applicants must apply online by Noon (CST) CUSD #3 Bond & Interest...... 0.1473 range district goals with the Board of Education. January 16, 2020 and upload the following docu- Life Safety...... 0.0500 • has the ability to interpret complex educational and ments to receive consideration: Social Security...... 0.1007 financial data to the Board, staff and community. 1. A formal letter of application indicating your Special Education...... 0.0400 • collaborates with faculty and community mem- desire to be a candidate for this position. bers, responds to diverse community Other (Lease...... 0.0500 2. A formal resume that includes a summary of TOTAL...... 4.4503 • interests and needs, and mobilizes community achievements in all education positions, educa- resources. tional vision, and goals, personal leadership philosophy and reasons for your interest in THE BOARD OF EDUCATION • has a willingness to innovate and encourage oth- ers to innovate, while remaining accountable to this position. the Board of Education. The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 3. At least three recent letters of reference dated Board of Education is comprised of citizens dedi- • acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. within the last three years. cated to providing the best education possible for • Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture 4. Copies of transcripts from each college/uni- every student it serves. Board members establish and instructional program conducive to student versity attended. (Please redact/remove your sound written policies and expect the superinten- learning and staff professional growth. social security number and birthdate before dent to function as the chief executive officer in implementing those policies. • has proven abilities in human relations and uploading any of these items). communications. Name ...... Tenure 5. Proof of qualification and licensure to be a MISSION STATEMENT superintendent in the state of (copy James Melton, President...... 2 yrs. • ensures the management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and of the administrative licensure with all related Pam Plautz, Vice President...... 7 mos. Through their efforts the staff of effective learning environment. endorsements*) or other evidence showing CUSD #3 is responsible to provide Tya Boucher, Secretary...... 4 yrs. qualification to be a superintendent in another Kim Purvis...... 2 yrs. Previous successful teaching and state. (Please redact/remove your birthdate for the academic and social development Chad Abell...... 7 mos. administrative experience required. before you upload this document). of students in a collaborative environment between school, parents and community. Stuart Malone...... 2 mos. Previous successful superintendent *Information on certification and licensure can be Susan Gillespie...... just appointed experience preferred. obtained by contacting the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of Professional Preparation, 100 APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED NOT Residence in the district once employed preferred. North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777 or by TO CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS. visiting the ISBE website at www.isbe.net. December 2019 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY STAFF — 3 Principals, 1 Dean of Students/AD, 62 MEDICAL — Prophetstown Family Health Cen- A PROJECTED TIMELINE Teachers, 65 Support Personnel. ter, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Prophetstown The Board of Education of Prophetstown-Lyn- CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL — Family Chiropractic, Morrison Community Hos- Application Deadline: don-Tampico CUSD #3, Prophetstown, Illinois Superintendent, 1 Administrative Assistant pital (within 15 miles), CGH Hospital – Sterling January 16, 2020 by Noon (CT) (within 20 miles). is seeking qualified applicants for the position of (Bookkeeper, District Treasurer, Board Records); 1 Candidates Presented to Board: Superintendent of Schools. The Board wishes to Administrative Assistant (Payroll Clerk, Substitute RECREATION — Prophetstown State Park – January 2020 select a superintendent who will begin work on Calling). camping, fishing, boating, picnicking. Prophet Hills Board Interviews Candidates: July 1, 2020. Country Club – 9 hole course. Prophetstown CURRICULUM — We are a 1:1 technology district January / February 2020 It is anticipated that the total compensation package striving to provide our students with access to 21st Park District – year-round pool, exer- New Superintendent Appointed: will be based on successful experience and educa- Century technology. This 1:1 student learning is cise room, tennis court/pickleball court, By the end of March 2020 tion. It is expected that the initial contract will be for supported by a high-speed IFiber optic network. court. a multi-year period, as authorized by Illinois statutes New Superintendent Begins: COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS — The PLT school PLACES OF WORSHIP — Advent Christian July 1, 2020 . district is partners in a growing cooperative with Church, First Lutheran Church, United Methodist GENERAL INFORMATION ON Erie CUSD #1. More information is available at: Church, St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, River THE DISTRICT AND THE AREA https://tinyurl.com/saugf4f. Church, 1st United Methodist Church, Church of Christ, Tampico Baptist, St. Mary’s Catholic SPECIAL PROGRAMS — Whiteside Area Career Church. Applicants will be required to provide responses LOCATION — Prophetstown, IL is located in Center (vocational training), CEO Program to the following online application statements: northwestern Illinois on Route 78 in Whiteside (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities), Morrison RETAIL — Frary Lumber Supply, Girlfriendz, 1. Describe your experience in curriculum devel- County approximately 5 miles South of Interstate 88 Institute of Technology (vocational training), Sauk Hartig Drug Store, Hometown Hardware, Blooms- opment and instructional implementation. and 20 miles North of Interstate 80. Prophetstown Valley Community College (dual credit courses). a-Latte, Shaw’s Marketplace, Dollar General, is about 45 minutes East of the Quad Cities and 2 Casey’s, Mini-Mart. 2. Describe your experience in school finance and SPECIAL SERVICES — Bi-County Special Educa- hours West of downtown Chicago. budgeting. tion Cooperative. FRATERNAL AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANI- Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 cov- ZATIONS — Lions Club, Men’s Club, American 3. Describe your experience in developing and FACILITIES — Prophetstown Elementary (PreK- ers approximately 193 square miles in north- Legion, Masonic Lodge. monitoring goals for school improvement. 3) located in Prophetstown; Tampico Elementary western Illinois and serves the communities of (K-5) located in Tampico; PLT Middle School COLLEGES — Sauk Valley Community College 4. Describe your experience in building and Prophetstown, Lyndon, Tampico, Deer Grove and (6-8) located in Prophetstown; Prophetstown High – Dixon, IL, Morrison Institute of Technology – sustaining productive relationships with stake- Yorktown as well as the surrounding rural area. The School (9-12) located in Prophetstown; District Morrison, IL. holders (board, staff, students, parents and approximately 790 students are house in 3 facilities Office (includes Supt. office, board room, record INDUSTRY — Prophet Gear, American Gear, community members). – Prophetstown Elementary, Tampico Elementary storage, bus barn, maintenance equipment, main- Genesis III, Sterling Multi-Products, Sterling Medi- and the 6-12 Campus which houses PLT Middle 5. Describe your experiences in working with a tenance supplies, district paper, technology room) cal, Rock River Lumber & Grain. School and Prophetstown High School. diverse population (socio-economic, cultural, located in Prophetstown. DIST. WEBSITE — www.plt3.org ethnic, etc.). The district is focusing on providing students with TRANSPORTATION — 1 Transportation Direc- excellent educational opportunities designed to pre- 6. Having read the ideal candidate section of the tor. 9 Bus Drivers/3 Sub Drivers. Fleet of 19 Buses; pare each student for a successful future in a college announcement of vacancy, why do you feel you 5 vans; 2 activity buses. or career setting. Our partnerships with the Whiteside are a match for this district? Area Career Center provides opportunities for dual FOOD SERVICES — 1 Food Service Director. 12 7. Are you aware of the residency preference for credit college instruction and valuable career and Cooks. 3 Kitchens. this position? technical training. MEMBER OF — Illinois Association of School TYPE — PreK-12; 788 Students. Boards. This Professional Superintendent Search is being conducted by Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 is an OFFICE — 79 Grove Street, Prophetstown, IL the Illinois Association of School equal opportunity employer and the Illinois 61277. Boards, Thomas F. Leahy, Director, Executive Searches, Association of School Boards is an equal 217/528-9688, ext. 1153. opportunity employment search agency.