An Invitation to Apply for the Position of Superintendent CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 Colorado Springs, Colorado THE POSITION The Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, Colorado Springs, Colorado Board of Education, is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2021. McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, in association with the Colorado Association of School Boards, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education 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 developed the following desired characteristics. Leadership – An experienced leader in education who has served at the helm of a high-performance school district. Someone who demonstrates an ability to build and lead a team of staff and administration, working to create consensus through active listening, but also provides clear vision for success. A confident, compassionate leader who is a result driven problem-solver. A leader who has a master’s degree (Doctorate preferred). Communicator – A leader who speaks and writes at a professional level and uses this skill consistently to communicate with the board of directors and all stakeholders including staff, parents and community partners. A personable leader who enjoys being with people in the community who is accessible and accountable to all. A person who can guide divergent issues toward solutions with firmness and dignity. A person who will live in the district. Educator – A curriculum leader who has taught in the classroom, served as a leader and mentor of teachers. A leader who has a demonstrated track record of excellence in education and understands how to use district resources to support the pedagogy of the learner. A leader who enjoys kids and enjoys the task of building a supportive and encouraging environment where all kids can thrive. A data driven leader who knows how to build an efficient/effective system of continuous improvement focused on the needs of every learner. Accountable - A leader with business acumen who understands Colorado school finance and Colorado school law. A leader who empowers staff and holds them accountable. A competent fiscal agent who thrives on transparency. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education consists of five members, elected to serve four-year terms. The incumbency of the members ranges from 3 to 7 years. Name Occupation Years Served Ms. Monica Furey Peloso University Faculty/Social Work 7 Mr. Russell Ross Business Owner 4 Mr. Randy Case Attorney/Real Estate 5 Mrs. Susan Morris Mellow Attorney 3 Mrs. Nissa Steinhour N/A 3 THE DISTRICT Type of district: PK - 12 Number of school buildings: Number of students: Approximately 5,000 • 1 Preschool • 5 Elementary Schools Square miles of district: 55 • 1 Junior High School Number of administrative staff: 22 • 1 High School • 1 State Facility for Detained Youth Number of certified teachers: 315 • 1 Charter School (K-12) Number of classified staff: 190 Accredited with Distinction (State of Colorado) Extracurricular activities: comprehensive and Annually ranked as Colorado’s highest award winning athletic, performing, and visual performing large school district. arts programs Partnership with both University of Colorado Assessed valuation: $418 million Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak Community Operating budget: $90 million College for concurrent enrollment and CTE programs. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DISTRICT: WWW.CMSD12.ORG THE COMMUNITY Known as “Olympic City USA” Colorado Springs is the second-largest city in Colorado, and is the county seat of El Paso County. It is situated at the base of the eastern boundary of the Rocky Mountain’s Front Range, with the iconic Pikes Peak to the west of the city and the rolling plains extending east. The population of the city is 650,000. Key industries in Colorado Springs include aerospace and defense, information technology and cybersecurity, healthcare and medical technology, higher education, and amateur and recreational sports. A popular sports team in the area is the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (soccer). Colorado Springs is also home to the US Olympic Committee and the US Olympic Training Center. Medical facilities available are UC Health System, Centura Health, and Children’s Hospital Colorado Springs. Colleges and universities nearby consist of the United States Air Force Academy, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado College, and Pikes Peak Community College. Colorado Springs is a playground for outdoor adventurers. Camping, biking, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, white-water rafting, and other extreme sports are popular with both locals and tourists. In the winter months, many of the state’s popular ski resorts are only a two-hour drive from the city. There are plenty of community activities and festivals in Colorado Springs. Some attractions to visit are the United States Olympic and Paralympic Museum, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and Colorado Springs Philharmonic. VISION MISSION An exemplary and relevant To develop students who are educational experience for academically and socially every student in a school prepared to succeed in an community where excellence ever-changing world. is a tradition. 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220 APPLICATION Omaha, Nebraska 68144 available at Phone: (888) 375-4814 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 are asked not to 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 Time Line Closing date for applications: January 5, 2021 (11:30 p.m. central time) Board of Education selects finalists to interview: January 28, 2021 Interviews with the Board of Education: February 16 & 17, 2021 Selection of new Superintendent: February 22, 2021 Start date: July 1, 2021 Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above. .