By 1808Delaware
The Olentangy Local School District is seeking someone to serve as the Superintendent of Schools, replacing the retiring Mark Raiff.
After conducting a community survey earlier this month, the Board of Education held a special meeting on March 16 to approve the profile, posting, and timeline for that process.
Here are key facts concerning the District’s Superintendent search:
Preferred Start Date: August 1, 2023
Applicant Criteria:
- Experienced leader in education and administration
- Able to work collaboratively with Board, community, staff, and students
- Ohio Superintendent’s license required
- Minimum of a master’s degree
Community Information:
- District serves multiple municipalities in Delaware County
- Over 103,000 people living in 37,867 households
- 27% of the population under age 18
- Over 23,000 students enrolled in Olentangy Schools
- Median home value: $381,800
- Median household income: $138,177
Olentangy Schools:
- Five-star ratings in all categories on state school report card
- Top 25 ranked high schools in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report)
- Five Blue Ribbon Schools
- Graduation rate above 98%
- ACT scores four points above state average
- Comprehensive academic curriculum and extracurricular programs
Mission:
To facilitate maximum learning for every student
Vision:
Be the recognized leader for high performance and efficiency in education
Values:
- We respect and we care
- We make sound decisions
- We can always get better
- We partner at school and in the community
Leadership Criteria:
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong understanding of board policies
- Able to work with all stakeholders and community
- Demonstrated leadership qualities (detailed in original text)
- Terms of Employment and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation package
- Multi-year contract with provisions for annual review and evaluation
- Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience
Application:
- Deadline: April 17, 2023
- Apply online: www.escco.org/OlentangySearch
Source: Olentangy Local School District; BPaulLucas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
