Candidate Profile Board of Education ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
he Springville Central School Board of Education seeks a he Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District has a visionary leader who is deeply committed to the success of committed and dedicated Board of Education that consists of Tall students. This outstanding educator will have experience Tseven members elected at large: in bringing together a school community in a shared vision of excellence. They will be an exceptional communicator and advocate • Allison Duwe, President for students. The Board seeks a visible and skilled leader, dedicated • Jennifer Sullivan, Vice-President to the District’s mission. The candidate’s authentic and personal • Chris Cerrone commitment will elevate the climate and culture of the District and • Jenna Kellerman community. Candidates with a career record engaging faculty, staff, • Daniel Miess students, and community are encouraged to apply. • Julie Moriarty • Jessica Schuster Depending upon a candidate’s background and experience, the Board is prepared to ofer a three-year contract with a salary of up to $190,000 and a commensurate beneft package. District Financial Information
All applicants must possess or be eligible for 2021-22 Approved Budget: $43,013,312 NYS School District Administrator (SDA) or Full Value Assessment: $526,067,548 NYS School District Leader (SDL) certification. Tax Rate on True Value: $15.54 per $1,000 State Aid/Federal Aid: $21,321,882 Total District Debt: $56,565,571
Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District Springville, New York Applicant Information Counties of Erie & Cattaraugus Time Frame for Consideration he Board of Education has selected Dr. David O’Rourke to • Application deadline: Friday, September 24, 2021 assist in the search process. Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of application, professional placement file, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 T • Interview team begins review of files: resume and academic transcript by Friday, September 24, 2021, to:
• Preliminary interviews: Tuesday, October 12; Wednesday, David O’Rourke, Ph.D., District Superintendent October 13; and Thursday, October 14, 2021 Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES 8685 Erie Road • Final interviews: Monday, November 8; Tuesday, November 9; Angola, NY 14006 and Wednesday, November 10
• Appointment: On or before December 1, 2021 Applicants should not contact members of the SGI Board of Education or school district personnel. All inquiries must be directed • Assume duties: On or about January 7, 2022 to Dr. O’Rourke at [email protected] or (716) 549-4454, ext. 4029. springvillegi.org
An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer The Position The School District The Community
he Board of Education seeks a passionate and creative he Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District serves he Springville-Griffith Institute School District is located administrator to assume the helm of Superintendent of approximately 1,600 students. The District has four school in southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus counties. The Schools for the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School Tbuildings: one elementary school located in Colden and an Tcommunity is best characterized by its diversity. Its economic T elementary, middle, and high school located in Springville. base includes industry, commerce, recreation, and agriculture while District and replace retiring Superintendent Kimberly Moritz. offering a unique blend of suburban living and rural village life. The role of the Superintendent is crucial to the success of our Springville-Grifth High School ofers school district. As the leader of an excellent and dedicated staff, a comprehensive and diverse academic The District covers 149 square miles and offers a wide range of the Superintendent fosters enthusiasm for learning and individual program. A variety of AP courses are ofered affordable housing opportunities. Buffalo – which offers a variety responsibility. As the District’s spokesperson, the Superintendent that include English, mathematics, physics, of cultural and entertainment activities, such as the Buffalo communicates the priorities and goals of the Board of Education to biology, U.S. history, and world history. Philharmonic Orchestra, the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Shea's the community. As the Chief Executive Officer, the Superintendent Additional educational oferings include Performing Arts Center, Buffalo Bills football, Sabres hockey, works intimately with the Board to guide decisions, implement nationally recognized music programs, visual and Bisons baseball – is within 30 miles and is an easy trip via the policies, and outline goals, opportunities, and long-term plans. arts classes, an enrichment program, and Route 219 expressway. In addition, the metropolitan Toronto area a business education program focused on is within a reasonable driving distance, and the famous Chautauqua The focal point for the Superintendent is to provide outstanding entrepreneurship. Co-curricular activities Institution is located approximately 50 miles southwest on the leadership to maintain the strongest educational program within the include comprehensive and award-winning shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake. financial capabilities of the community. programs of theater, vocal, and instrumental music. Te District ofers 20 diferent interscholastic sports teams and a full range of Scoby Dam Park extracurricular activities that include FFA, Future Business Leaders of America, Model U.N., Science Olympiad, and more.
Springville-Grifth Middle School ofers individual counseling in course selections for future success in high school, and it ofers exploratory courses in health, art, home and career skills, technology, and music with its core curriculum. Te District's elementary schools focus on individualized instruction with small class sizes, fexible reading and early literacy programs, arts in education programs with local artists, and technology integration. Post-secondary opportunities are within close proximity, such as the Te District is distinguished by the quality of people associated University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Niagara University, with its schools. Springville-Grifth Institute has a knowledgeable, Canisius College, Daemen College, D'Youville College, SUNY skilled, and veteran instructional staf. Parent participation and Erie, Hilbert College, Houghton College, Medaille College, support are considered essential to maintaining an environment for Trocaire College, SUNY Fredonia, St. Bonaventure, University efective learning. Alfred State, Alfred University, and many others. Varsity Volleyball 2021 Division Title Winners Springville-Grifth Institute is a component In addition to fine schools, residents' lives are district of Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus enhanced by a modern hospital, shopping BOCES (E2CCB) and collaborates with plazas, retail stores, and restaurants. Year- the 26 other school districts in the BOCES round outdoor recreation abounds throughout Vision region. E2CCB ofers special and alternative the area, such as boating, swimming, hunting, "A place where everyone finds value and meaning every day." education programs, a variety of occupational and fishing. Many areas are suitable for skills programs, and a wide-range of career hiking, horseback riding, cross-country and technical education courses. E2CCB's skiing, snowmobiling, and bicycling. The area Mission CAM P-TECH Academy will enroll its fourth is especially noted for its fine recreational cohort of students in a newly renovated facilities with many excellent golf courses, Springville Center for the Arts “We are a learning community that cultivates meaningful building in the former Springville-Grifth ski resorts, and state and county parks. relationships, commits to growth and improvement, says YES to district offices this fall. Te state of the art voice, choice and creativity, and knows learning is limitless.” learning facility is a long-term leased partnership with E2CCB, All of this combines to provide the Springville-Griffith Institute districts in the region, and Alfred State College. Central School District with an excellent quality of life.