EMBRACING DIVERSITY, DRIVING SUCCESS Mission Statement The City School District of New Rochelle, through an active partnership amongst community, parents, staff and students, will provide a high quality and challenging education for every child, in a safe, nurturing environment that embraces our rich diversity and drives our success.

An Invitation to Apply for the Position of SUPERINTENDENT

History and Community What Sets New Rochelle Apart The City School District of New Rochelle is a high-performing The New Rochelle City School District is enriched by its rich ethnic, district serving a diverse population of some 10,500 students from racial, cultural, educational and socioeconomic diversity, which it Pre-K through 12. Located on the shores of the Long Island Sound celebrates as contributing to an excellent learning environment in in Westchester County, New York, the city of New Rochelle is a preparation for a global world. New Rochelle is a progressive and culturally vibrant and dynamic community of nearly 79,000 people. supportive community that values education. Students benefit The city was settled in 1688 and incorporated in 1899. It is rich from the strengths and talents of their peers. The mission of our in history and architectural character, with a range of housing Dual Language Program, which begins in elementary school, is styles available to suit various tastes and budgets. The city boasts to cultivate multi-literate citizens in an international community. In numerous recreational resources, including 592 acres of parks and addition, students can earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy on open space, as well as a municipal marina, and its civic pride is their diploma. This seal recognizes high school students with a high showcased with an annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and Day of level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in one Service. In addition, the school district is a vital and vibrant partner or more languages, in addition to English. of organizations such as My Brother’s Keeper, the New Rochelle New Rochelle High School offers more than 240 classes, has Public Library and several community organizations. more than seven dual-enrollment classes, and offers more than 30 New Rochelle is also host to a dynamic public library and excellent Advanced Placement classes in history, sciences, languages and healthcare facilities, and is home to Iona College, Monroe College more, with topics from art history to calculus to Chinese language and the former College of New Rochelle. and culture. Students also benefit from science research programs and the PAVE (Performing And Visual Arts Education) Program, a Arts, entertainment and dining opportunities abound in a comprehensive, creative and artistic high school experience for downtown just 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Access by future performing and visual artists, preparing talented students to major highways and commuter rail and proximity to New York City meet the demands necessary for both academic and professional airports make for convenient travel to and from New Rochelle. success. New Rochelle was named among the “Best 100 The community of New Rochelle is committed to the success of Communities for Music Education in America” by the American its schools. That’s why the voters in 2016 supported a $106 million Music Conference. The school also boasts a planetarium and the bond to upgrade educational facilities. The district is in year five of Museum of Arts and Culture, the only Regents-chartered museum this five-year capital project. Our schools have received the Blue located in a school in the state. Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education five times Our middle-school students excel in high school-level classes, since 1984, including twice for New Rochelle High School. The such as living environment and algebra. Specialized elementary state district also has a distinguished record in music and the arts. New magnet-school programs are offered at Columbus Elementary Rochelle High School students have even performed at Carnegie School (science, math and technology); Daniel Webster Magnet Hall and Lincoln Center. School (humanities/arts); and Henry Barnard Early Childhood Center (early childhood). Students are accepted by lottery. Of the Class of 2020 graduates, 84 percent are attending post- Board of Education secondary education. Middle and high school students compete on 80 interscholastic teams representing the District. In recent years, New Rochelle has boasted sectional championships in girls indoor Rachel Relkin, President William Iannuzzi, Vice President and outdoor track (six times), football (six times), boys basketball, Adina Berrios Brooks Amy Moselhi boys soccer and volleyball. Many of our student-athletes go on to compete at the collegiate level. Katie Castellano Minaya Julia Muggia Ochs Todd Kern Valarie Williams An Invitation to Apply for the Position of SUPERINTENDENT

District Profile Position • District Enrollment: 10,503 The New Rochelle Board of Education seeks an experienced, • Building Enrollment: Elementary School (K-5): 4,431. Secondary School dynamic and collaborative educational leader to fill the position of (6-12): 5,533. The demographic breakdown of the student body is 50% Superintendent of Schools. A contract of at least three years and a Hispanic, 24% White, 20% African-American, 4% Asian, 1% multiracial target salary range starting from $270,000 to $295,000, depending and 1% Native American/Alaskan/Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. upon years of experience, will be offered to the successful candidate.

Multi-language learners comprise 13% of the student body. The percentage who receive free and reduced-price lunch is 50.7%. Candidate Profile The total number of in-district students with disabilities is 1,443. The City School District of New Rochelle seeks a Superintendent who: • The 2020-2021 budget is $283,930,535. State aid comprises • Possesses excellent people skills, presents a positive image of 16.9% of the budget. The taxable assessed value of our district the District and will listen to input and make a decision when is about $264 million. necessary. • District leadership includes the nine-member board of education, • Possesses the leadership skills required to respond to the superintendent of schools, high school principal, two middle school opportunities and challenges presented by an ethnically and principals and seven elementary school principals. culturally diverse community. Inspires trust, has high levels of self-confidence and optimism, The median household income in New Rochelle is $80,918. • • and models high standards of integrity and personal performance. The median home value is $562,700. The total number of households • • Is a strong communicator -- speaking, listening and writing. receiving SNAP assistance is 39.2%. • Has experience recruiting and maintaining exceptional staff for the How to Apply District and schools. • Is strongly committed to a “student-first” philosophy in all decisions. All application materials submitted will remain confidential to the fullest • Is able to develop and communicate a vision of quality education extent allowed by law. After all applications have been reviewed and for the future to the Board of Education, staff and community, preliminary interviews are conducted by the District’s consulting firm, with successful experience in the selection and implementation Ray and Associates, Inc., the names of the top candidates will be of educational priorities consistent with the interests and needs presented to the New Rochelle Board of Education for its consideration. of students, staff, board and community. Is able to identify and Selection of candidates for final interviews is the sole responsibility of select building and central administrators capable of advancing the Board. To be considered, please apply online and include: that vision. • A letter of application stating personal qualifications, experiences • Possesses the ability to enhance student performance, and reasons for interest. especially in identifying and closing or narrowing gaps in student achievement. • The online application form and a current resume. Promotes a positive and professional environment for District Four current letters of recommendation. • • employees and the Board. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 28, 2021 • Commitment to and experience dealing with all genders, races and socio-economic groups. Please direct application materials and inquiries to Ray & Associates, Inc. | rayassoc.com • Demonstrates commitment to community visibility with high interest in a broad range of community groups and organizations. 901 17th Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Is capable of developing both short- and long-range District goals. P.O. Box 10045, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410 • Classroom experience preferred not required. (319) 393-3115 | Fax: (319) 393-6911 • [email protected] A doctoral degree is preferred. New York State School District Leader or School District Administrator certification is required. Please do not contact the Board of Education or District directly.