The Northmont City Schools Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the position of superintendent. The board seeks an innovative leader in education, curriculum, and administration. The selected candidate will replace Dr. Gale T. Mabry who has served as superintendent since 1998. It is expected that the new superintendent will take office in August 2008.

The Mission

The mission of the Northmont City Schools is to guarantee academic excellence to all learners that will prepare them for their future through a progressive curriculum, dedicated staff, and state-of-the-art facilities enhanced by extra-curricular programs.

The Northmont Community

Northmont City Schools serves a geographic area covering over 44 square miles and five municipalities; Clayton, Englewood, Union, Phillipsburg, and Clay Township. Located 20 minutes from downtown Dayton, 10 minutes from the Dayton International Airport, and the I-70/I-75 highway interchange, Northmont is conveniently accessible to most of the Midwest including Columbus, Cincinnati and Indianapolis -- all within 90 minutes drive time. Excellent housing options, nearby shopping and entertainment make the Northmont community a livable and warm area.

Several colleges and universities are within easy reach of the district, including the University of Dayton and Wright State University. Sinclair Community College has a satellite campus within our community, serving college-age and adult education needs.

The community is served by the Samaritan North health campus and the Kettering Health Network. The Kleptz YMCA is a premier facility in the area. The Village of North Clayton is a new community development with a mix of retail, housing, and recreation in a “new urban” city center concept.

Business thrives in the area with an emphasis on small and mid-sized companies that employ a significant portion of our community. Fortune 500 companies also call Dayton home with a large presence from NCR, Delphi Automotive, Procter & Gamble Pet Care, GE Money and Standard Register, among others.

Recreation plays a large part in the community. From the Englewood Metro Park to Centennial Park, Aullwood Audubon Center, Clayton Park and surrounding recreational activities including the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Red’s Class “A” affiliate), the local area is active and social.

The Northmont District...
People Make Northmont

As a district, Northmont enjoys tremendous community and parent support. PTO and booster groups are very active in our district and each school building. Community members are visible in our buildings through volunteer work and participation in our educational process.

The district is composed of Northmont High School, Northmont Middle School, and seven elementary buildings. The district employs 390 certified faculty and administrative professionals, as well as 343 support personnel. Our certified staff includes eleven National Board Certified teachers.

The Northmont City School district serves students from five municipalities all located within Montgomery County. We are a member of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (vocational education), we receive services for special education from the Montgomery County Educational Service Center, and are in partnership with Good Samaritan Hospital for athletic and sports medicine sponsorship.

The district is served by a five member board of education that is a mix of community business leaders, former educational leaders, and professionals.

Qualifications

Northmont City Schools is searching for a proven educational leader with a broad background in curriculum, innovative thinking, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Progressive leadership skills, unquestionable honesty and integrity, and strong financial management are critical experience categories. The new superintendent should be an educational innovator, a lead-by-example person whose enthusiasm is contagious, and possess a strong sense of community involvement. Consistent, empowered leadership and direction will provide the structure and vision to help our district and students maintain excellence.

Candidates are expected to possess a strong administrative background in public schools, be committed to the highest personal and professional standards, and demonstrate that he/she:

• Is a decisive educational leader with a strong background in student achievement; Is capable of inviting and receiving staff and community input and participation;
• Promotes the Northmont Way and supports the “People Make Northmont” philosophy;
• Demonstrates strong strategic and visionary planning capability;
• Is someone with knowledge of operational and facilities planning, implementation, and building utilization;
• Is a person of warmth and humor, but also great integrity, with high standards of honesty, ethics, commitment, and personal conduct with similar expectations of others;
• Is willing to become an active member of the community with high visibility and long-term commitment to the district; and
• Shows leadership, sound management practices, and experience in maintaining and increasing high levels of accountability

District financial information

Total Valuation                              $683,313,345

Mills
       Inside                                                        6.10
       Outside (voted)                                     63.95
       Outside (effective)                                31.51

Appropriations
       General fund                             $48,956,000
       Total -- all funds                       $56,554,000
       Expenditure Per Pupil                       $8,718

Receipts               General Funds        All Funds
       Local taxes                      46%               40%
       Local other                          3%                5%
       State                                   51%              50%
       Federal                                n/a                 5%

Enrollment (ADM)                                         6,116

Number of Employees
       Certificated                                                364
       Classified                                                   343
       Administrators                                             26

Average Teacher Salary                        $50,883
Master’s Degree           63% of certificated staff
Average Years of Experience                         13

Salary and Contract

The Board of Education will provide a competitive compensation package. A multi-year contract with provisions for annual review and evaluation will be offered. The actual salary and associated benefits will be commensurate with the education and experience of the selected candidate.

Board of Education

Mrs. Linda Blum, president                 14 years
Mr. Bruce Clapp, vice pres.                10 years
Mrs. Jane Woodie                                10 years
Mr. Thomas Walker                                5 years
Dr. Gary Davenport                                  1 year

Tentative Timetable

Vacancy announcement           March 10, 2008
Application deadline                      June 5, 2008
Interviews                                              June 2008
Action to employ                                    July 2008
Superintendent on-site               August 1, 2008

Application Process

Nominations and applications by qualified candidates are encouraged. Qualified candidates are asked to submit:

• A letter of interest emphasizing qualifications, recent achievements,career highlights, and reasons for interest;
• An application is available upon request from Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources,
  Dr. Lawrence Mullins,
  Phone: (937) 832-5009
  Fax: (937) 832-5031
  lmullins@northmontschools.com
• An up-to-date resume;
• A copy of current State of Ohio Superintendent Certificate/License or evidence that one is obtainable;
• University/college transcripts;
• Five (5) confidential references and contact information.

Send all application materials to
Linda Blum, president, Northmont Board of Education,
4001 Old Salem Road,
Englewood, OH 45322

Employment opportunities are offered without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, handicap, or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran. Qualified applicants who are disabled and require special assistance to respond to this employment announcement should contact Northmont City Schools.

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