FINANCIAL DATA IDEAL CANDIDATE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

EAV...... $ 253,347,140 Candidates will be evaluated on their professional IASB has an online application process and does Announcement of Vacancy Bonds Outstanding (Principal Only) ...$ 6,600,000 merits and successful experience that demonstrates not accept mailed, emailed, hand delivered or faxed a good match for the district, with emphasis on application packets. Total Budget Revenue...... $ 18,900,000 Superintendent the following, specified by the Board of Education. Please begin your application process at: https:// TAX RATE — The Superintendent of our district should be an www.applitrack.com/IASB/onlineapp educational leader who: of Schools Education...... 2.5690 Applicants will need to establish a user name and • Has the expertise to develop a plan to increase Operations & Maintenance...... 0.3666 password. Applicants will be asked to give con- student achievement, and the ability to facilitate sent to a limited background inquiry. Completed Forest Ridge SD 142 Transportation...... 0.1260 the collaborative execution of the plan. responses to statements identified in this announce- Working Cash...... 0.0025 • Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture ment will be required. I.M.R.F...... 0.1059 and instructional program conductive to student All applicants must apply online by Noon (CST) learning and staff professional growth. Tort Immunity...... 0.0554 May 5, 2021 and upload the following documents to • Promotes the success of every student by facilitat- receive consideration: Bond & Interest...... 5188 + .2509 ing the development, articulation, implementa- 1. A formal letter of application indicating your Life Safety...... 0.0011 tion, and stewardship of a vision of learning that desire to be a candidate for this position. Social Security...... 0.0981 is shared by all stakeholders. 2. A formal resume that includes a summary of Special Education...... 0.0011 • Ensures the management of the organization, achievements in all education positions, educa- operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and TOTAL...... 4.0960 tional vision, and goals, personal leadership effective learning environment. philosophy and reasons for your interest in • Has the ability to innovate, and encourage others this position. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION to innovate, while remaining accountable to the Board of Education. 3. At least three recent letters of reference dated The Forest Ridge SD 142 Board of Education is within the last three years. comprised of citizens dedicated to providing the • Acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical 4. Copies of transcripts from each college/uni- best education possible for every student it serves. manner. versity attended. (Please redact/remove your Board members establish sound written policies and • Can assess, analyze, and anticipate emerging social security number and birthdate before expect the superintendent to function as the chief trends and initiatives in order to adapt leadership uploading any of these items). executive officer in implementing those policies. strategies. 5. Proof of qualification and licensure to be a MISSION STATEMENT Name...... *Years • Has the ability to work cooperatively with all superintendent in the state of (copy Mary Derman, President...... 6 stakeholders. of the administrative licensure with all related It is the mission of Forest Ridge School Sarah Doff, Vice President...... 6 Previous successful teaching and endorsements*) or other evidence showing District 142 to maximize the unlimited administrative experience is required. Jack Hille, Secretary...... 4 qualification to be a superintendent in another academic and behavioral potential of APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED NOT state. (Please redact/remove your birthdate each student in a caring, yet demanding, Tina Banialis...... 6 TO CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS. before you upload this document). child-centered learning community. Nancy Hullinger...... 8 Forest Ridge SD 142 is an equal opportunity *Information on certification and licensure can be Rebekah Mensing...... 10 employer and the Illinois Association of obtained by contacting the Illinois State Board of School Boards is an equal opportunity Karly Senesac...... 2 Education, Department of Educator Effectiveness, employment search agency. *Years served on the Forest Ridge SD 142 Board of 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777 or Education. by visiting the ISBE website at www.isbe.net. March 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY SPECIAL PROGRAMS — Focus on Family Birth RECREATION — There are numerous recre- A PROJECTED TIMELINE to 3 Program; Grades 1-8 S.T.E.A.M. Education; ational activities in the community and surround The Board of Education of Forest Ridge SD 142, Grades K-8 Music Program; Grades 1-5 Choir area, including Midlothian Country Club & Application Deadline: Oak Forest, Illinois is seeking qualified applicants Program; Grades 6-8 Choir Program; Grades 6-8 Course; Oak Forest’s three Community Parks May 5, 2021 by Noon (CST) Band Program; Grades 6-8 Athletics: , (Central Park, Don & Loretta Gorman Park, and for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The Candidates Presented to Board: , Cross-Country, Cheerleading, Track; El Morro Park). There are 16 Neighborhood Board wishes to select a superintendent who will May, 2021 begin work on July 1, 2021. Grades 1-5 Athletic Intramurals; Grades 1-5 Clubs: Parks and one Soccer Fields Park, in addition to Coding, Newspaper, Early Act, Chess, Aerobics; restaurants, banquet facilities, alleys, and Board Interviews Candidates: It is anticipated the total compensation package will National Junior Honor Society; Grades 6-8 Student nightclubs. May, 2021 be regionally competitive and based on the indi- Council; Grades 6-8 Clubs: Bowling, Yearbook, vidual’s successful experience and education. It is PLACES OF WORSHIP — There are places New Superintendent Appointed: Spanish, Chess, Art, Math, Science expected the initial contract will be for a multi-year of worship in the community and surrounding May/June, 2021 period, as authorized by Illinois statutes. SPECIAL SERVICES — PK-8 Social Work; area for all denominations. Examples include St. New Superintendent Begins: Speech Therapy; Occupational Therapy; School Damian, St. Christopher, Valley Kingdom United July 1, 2021 Psychologist; Grades 6-8 School Counselor; Church, and Redeemer Lutheran Church. GENERAL INFORMATION ON and Partnership with Southwest Cook County RETAIL — Examples of ample shopping options THE DISTRICT AND THE AREA Cooperative for Special Education. include Rivercrest Shopping Center; Oak For- FACILITIES — Ridge Early Childhood Center est Shopping Center; Oak Forest Commons; and Applicants will be required to provide responses LOCATION – Forest Ridge SD 142 is located in (Grades PK-K, EC Program & Focus on Family Orland Square Mall. to the following online application statements: the south suburban area of the Metro- area. Birth to 3 Program); G. Kerkstra Elementary School FRATERNAL AND PROFESSIONAL ORGA- 1. Describe your experience in curriculum devel- Forest Ridge SD 142 serves the cities of Oak Forest, (Grades 1-5); Foster Elementary School (Grades NIZATIONS — District 142 Membership with: opment and instructional implementation. Midlothian, and Crestwood, Illinois. 1-5); Jack Hille Middle School (Grades 6-8). Rotary Club of Oak Forest, Oak Forest Chamber 2. Describe your experience in school finance TYPE — PreK-8; 1,600 Students. TRANSPORTATION — General and Special of Commerce. and budgeting. OFFICE — 5800 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452. Education bus transportation is provided. COLLEGES — South Suburban College, South 3. Describe your experience in developing and STAFF — 4 Principals, 1 Assistant Principal, 102 FOOD SERVICE — The school offers prepackaged Holland. Governors State University, University monitoring goals for school improvement. Teachers, 57 Support Personnel. breakfast and lunch to students who are eligible for Park. Moraine Valley Community College, Palos free/reduced breakfast lunch service. Through Hills. 4. Describe your experience in building and sus- CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL — a partnership with Oak Forest High School, hot taining productive relationships with stake- Superintendent, Chief School Business Official, lunches are delivered to all four schools daily. holders (board, staff, students, parents and Director of Pupil Personnel Services/Special community members). Education, Chief Information Officer, Supervisor DISTRICT WEBSITE — www.d142.org 5. Describe your experiences in working with a of Buildings and Grounds, Operations Coordinator, MEMBER OF — AASA, AASE, ASCD, Coun- diverse population (socio-economic, cultural, Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist, Payroll & cil for Exceptional Children, IASB, IASA, Illinois ethnic, etc.). Benefits Specialist, Secretary to the Superintendent, Library Association, IPA, South Cook Intermediate Secretary to the Director of PPS. Service Center Board of Directors, SCOPE, South- 6. Having read the ideal candidate section of the announcement of vacancy, why do you feel CURRICULUM — Innovative curriculum, dynamic west Cook County Cooperative for Special Educa- you are a match for this district? instruction, and aligned assessments are the founda- tion, Superintendents’ Roundtable/Study Club of tion of a high-quality education. The Curriculum & Northern Illinois, and Suburban Superintendents’ Instruction department oversees resources, curricu- Association. lum development, classroom instruction, and student MEDICAL — Advocate Christ Medical Center & assessment. Robust curriculum and instructional prac- This Professional Superintendent Children’s Hospital, Oak Lawn, Illinois; UC Chicago Search is being conducted by tices are grounded in current research. Differentiated Medicine Palos Health, Palos Heights, Illinois; Silver the Illinois Association of School instruction, a district-wide initiative, is designed to meet Boards, Dr. Patricia Viniard, Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Illinois; UC Chicago Consultant, Executive Searches, the learning needs of students. Successful differentiation Medicine Ingalls Memorial, Harvey, Illinois. 630/629-3776, ext. 1240. matches the academic challenge to the student.