PROFILE OF THE NEW THE COMMUNITY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Rochester, , known as the Flower City, is mid-size with approximately 210,000 people The Rochester City Board of Education is seeking who live in the city and 1.1 million in the Greater an educational leader with a proven record of Rochester metro area. Over the years, Rochester has developed a reputation as a cosmopolitan arts administrative accomplishments. The successful town with many excellent restaurants, festivals, candidate should have the capacity to build trust the Strong National Museum of Play and National and maintain confidence with the Board, staff, and Toy Museum. community. Key to this person‘s success will be the ability to lead and motivate staff and students to Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights pioneer and higher levels of achievement. ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT a force to be reckoned with, lived in the city at 17 Madison Street. Today the house is the Susan B. The next superintendent must be able to manage Our Vision Anthony National Museum and House, filled with the district’s resources responsibly while ensuring photos and mementos of her life. that the educational needs of all children are being Every child is a work of art. Create a masterpiece. • STEM Education K-12 • Advanced Placement met. He/She is also expected to develop positive Frederick Douglas and his family lived in Rochester relationships with the local and state elected Our Mission • School-Wide Positive • Fine Arts Curriculum for many years. He traveled the world to speak out officials. The mission of the Rochester City School District Behavioral Support against slavery. is to provide a quality education that ensures our • Junior Reserve The Board of Education has identified the following students with the skills to be successful in the • Expanded Learning Officer Training Rochester’s prominent role in the history of as the most desirable characteristics of the new global economy. Opportunities Corps film takes center stage at the George Eastman superintendent: Museum. It holds the personal film collections of Action Plan • International • Over 300 Modified Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Kathryn Bigelow. 1. Can successfully engage parents and Baccalaureate and Varsity Athletic Rochester’s students and families urgently Program Programs, Which partners in education of their children. The and the Rochester need better educational outcomes. To this end, Have Garnered Philharmonic Orchestra are at the center of fundamental strategies to bring about improved • Career and Technical Countless State and Rochester’s cultural offerings. 2. Experience in using recruitment, selection, student success are supported by key district Education Regional and evaluation of staff to strengthen the priorities: For live theater, Geva Theatre Center has earned organization. a reputation as one of the best regional theaters • Student Achievement and Growth During an average school year, the Rochester City in the country and leads the state in attendance. 3. Strong background in instruction and • Effective, Efficient Allocation of Resources School District: Other local theaters include the Blackfriars • Communication and Customer Service student achievement. • Prepares and delivers 17,000 breakfasts and Theatre, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, and Center • Parent, Family, and Community Involvement Stage at the Jewish Community Center. 22,000 lunches daily 4. Strong presence in the schools and • Management Systems • Provides transportation for 29, 875 students to George Eastman, John Jacob Bausch, Henry community. The Rochester City School District Action Plan, in and from school daily Lomb, Hiram Sibley, Joseph C. Wilson, Garth its entirety, is on the district website. • Provides support (including transportation) to Fagan and others made a name for Rochester. As 5. Ability to create a positive school culture. more than 3,200 students who attend some 100 industries grew up around the businesses they Schools and Programs private, parochial, and charter schools, urban- built, manufacturing ruled the local economy 6. Ability to clearly identify problems and suburban sites, and home-schooling for generations. A new energy of innovation and The Rochester City School District offers: creativity is shifting the city’s course. Companies develop effective solutions. • Has approximately 3,123 teachers, 375 • 56 Pre-K Sites (Traditional and Community- are emerging in biotechnology, imaging, optics, administrators, and 1,781 support personnel 7. Displays a positive, can-do attitude with a based) and energy research. • 27 Traditional Elementary (Pre-K-6 or K-6) good sense of humor. The district faces the challenges of child poverty, schools Education has become a prime economic driver. a graduation rate under 50%, although improving; The is the area’s largest 8. Proven experience in managing a group • 14 K-8 or K-12 Schools (existing or building and high numbers of special education students employer and the Rochester Institute of Technology, of professionals in an urban setting with out) and children who struggle with math and reading. along with a dozen other local colleges, is growing a commitment to high expectations and • 25 Secondary Schools However, there still exists a great optimism to create rapidly to meet industry demand. More than 80, rigorous instruction. • 1 Montessori School 000 students attend college in the area. The a high quality district for its students. • Young Mothers Program region offers professional sports and hundreds of 9. An ability to delegate responsibilities, but • Family/Adult Learning Center miles of hiking and biking trails. hold subordinates accountable. • A centralized Parent Information and Student Candidates must possess or be eligible for a New York State School What makes this city unique is its friendly vibe. Registration Center District Administrator’s Certificate. Rochester City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rochester blends the magic of a larger metro area • Parent Education and Training with the neighborliness of a small town. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged THE BOARD OF EDUCATION to submit letters of interest, graduate transcripts, resumes, completed application and disclosure Van Henri White, Board President The Board of Education of Rochester City School forms, and appropriate letters of reference to Robert District located in Rochester, New York, is seeking W. Christmann at the address below. Candidates Cynthia Elliott, Board Vice-President a highly qualified school leader to fill the position should include a copy of their N.Y.S. School District Mary Adams of Superintendent of Schools. The search process Administrator‘s Certificate. Applications and will be conducted over the next few months with the Disclosure Forms can be obtained online by visiting Jose Cruz successful candidate beginning employment as of www.wnyesc.org. July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter. Malik Evans Candidates are urged to ensure that credentials and Robert W. Christmann, Executive Director of the other required documentation are in the possession Elizabeth Hallmark Educational Service Council and of the consultant no later than April 22, 2016. Lead Consultant, along with Vincent Coppola, Ed.D., Willa Powell are assisting the Rochester Board in the selection Savion Rambert, Student Representative process. The consultants will carry out the task All requested information should be sent to: of screening applicants and recommending to the Robert W. Christmann, Lead Consultant Board a group of semi-final candidates. Candidates Rochester City School District must not contact the Board of Education directly. The Search Consultants FINANCIAL DATA Board of Education will make all decisions concerning Western New York Educational Service Council the selection process, the evaluation of candidates, True Value Tax Rate for State University of New York at Buffalo and the final appointment. 2015-2016 $13.94 222 Baldy Hall First round of interviews with the Rochester Board of Buffalo, New York 14260-1000 Total Budget 2015-2016 $823,700,000 Education are tentatively planned for May 9 and 11, 2016. Second round of interviews with the Board of State Aid for 2015-2016 $537,800,000 Education will be held on May 23, 24 and 25, 2016. This is a confidential search and the names of the Total Debt Service $403,200,000 applicants will not be released, except for that of the finalist, after he/she has signed the contract. Debt Service Payment for 2015-2016 Only $51,600,000 ROCHESTER CONTRACT & SALARY INFORMATION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPORTANT DATES The Board of Education plans to offer a three- Board of Education year contract with a salary up to $225,000 Invites You To Apply depending upon the preparation, qualifications, Application First Round Second Round For the Position of Deadline of Interviews of Interviews experience, and record of the successful candidate. A generous benefit package, May 23, 24 & separate from the salary, will also be included SUPERINTENDENT April 22, 2016 May 9 & 11, 2016 in the contract. 25, 2016 OF SCHOOLS (All required documents must Superintendent experience preferred, but all Board Only Board Only be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on candidates with extensive central office and this date.) Interviews Interviews building level administrative experience are 2016 encouraged to apply. www.rcsdk12.org