An Invitation to Apply for the Position of Superintendent Thousand Oaks, California TheThe PositionPosition The Conejo Valley Unified School District, Thousand Oaks, California, Board of Trustees is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified superintendent of schools. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2015. McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, in collaboration with the California School Boards Association, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the board of trustees in identifying and screening the candidates. The Qualifications The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The board has identified the following desired characteristics: A person who – Is knowledgeable in California School Finance and California School Law and has strong skills in the areas of budgeting, financial planning and management. Is an effective decision maker who believes in empowering others to act while keeping the organization focused on the future. Demonstrates an ability to work with a diverse, suburban community that is actively engaged in their schools and expects an open door policy that is welcoming of diverse perspectives. Inspires others to quality performance, instilling trust and confidence within the entire organization. Is an open-minded listener who communicates effectively, through written and spoken word, both to the greater community and to the district. TheThe CommunityCommunity The Conejo Valley Unified School District is part of a vibrant community offering a wide range of youth and adult activities. Located in Ventura County, it is ideally situated among rolling hills just 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles, and 15 miles east of the Malibu coastline and features more than 15,000 acres of public open space. Conejo Valley Unified School District serves the City of Thousand Oaks including Thousand Oaks proper, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village plus additional unincorporated areas. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Thousand Oaks one of the safest cities of its size in the United States. Kiplinger magazine named it one of the top five communities in the nation to raise a family. With a population of 132,000, there are many employment and cultural opportunities all located within a highly desirable, suburban community. TheThe DistrictDistrict District website http://www.conejousd.org Staff Conejo Valley Unified School District was established in 1974, and serves approximately 20,000 105 Administrative Staff students. In addition to the K-12 program the 930 Certified Teachers CVUSD offers preschool, elementary child care, 900 Classified Personnel transitional kindergarten and Adult Education. Schools 17 Elementary K-5 Conejo Valley Unified School District focuses on 1 K-8 offering students world class academic programs, 4 Middle Schools and a wide variety of engaging activities and athletic 3 Comprehensive High Schools programs in physically and emotionally safe schools. 2 Alternative High Schools 1 Adult School Facility The 2013-2014 District API was 884, with 25 of 26 Special Programs for schools exceeding an 800 API. District schools have Accelerated Students received a total of seven Federal Blue Ribbon GATE awards, and 25 State Distinguished School awards, Honors and Advanced Placement with five schools recognized in 2014. District staff classes in high schools and parents believe in providing students with an International Baccalaureate in one outstanding education in an environment where high school “every child matters.” Budget $26.5 Billion Accessed Valuation $170.5 Million Operating Budget $197 Million School Facilities Bond passed November 2014 TheThe BoardBoard ofof TrusteesTrustees The Conejo Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees consists of five community members elected to four-year terms. Current board member tenures range from 17 years to the newest member just elected in November 2014. All of the sitting board members have children who attended CVUSD schools and bring a wide range of personal and professional experiences to their decision-making processes. The board's primary focus is on setting goals, establishing policy and providing prudent fiscal oversight. Board Members Dr. Betsy Connolly, President Mrs. Pat Phelps, Vice President Mr. Michael Dunn, Clerk Mrs. Peggy Buckles, Member Mr. John Andersen, Member APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE available at www.macnjake.com 7905 L St., Suite 310, Omaha, NE 68127 Phone: (402) 991-7031 Fax: (402) 991-7168 E-mail: [email protected] www.macnjake.com An application for superintendent should include: A letter setting forth personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position A current résumé A completed application form Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic transcripts from colleges/universities indicating degree(s) Candidates should not directly contact board members. Any effort to do so may eliminate them from consideration. Names of applicants will be held in strict confidence whenever possible; however, McPherson & Jacobson complies with individual states’ Freedom of Information laws. In the final process, the school board may visit the district where the candidate is employed, but will not proceed without the knowledge and consent of the candidate. Selection Timeline Closing date for applications: March 12, 2015 Board of Trustees selects finalists to interview: April 6, 2015 Interviews with the Board of Trustees: April 18, 2015 Selection of new superintendent: May 5, 2015 (tentative) Start date: July 1, 2015 Conejo Valley Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. .