An Invita�on to Apply for

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

ANNOUNCEMENT Williston Public School District #1, Williston, North Dakota, seeks a highly qualified superintendent who is cer�fied in the state or is eligible to become cer�fied. The posi�on starts on July 1, 2016.

The North Dakota School Boards Associa�on (NDSBA) has been engaged to assist the school board with this search by iden�fying and screening applicants.

SELECTION TIMELINE 1. Applica�on deadline: February 18, 20162. Finalists selected: February 29, 20163. Interviews with school board: March 2-9, 20164. Candidate selected: March 10, 20165. Star�ng date: July 1, 2016

SALARYRange from $160,000 to $185,000 depending on background and experience. Benefit package includes the district paying both sides of TFFR, 80 percent of single/family health insurance, and life insurance.

APPLICATION MATERIALApplica�on is available on the homepage of the North Dakota School Boards Associa�on (www.ndsba.org) and is located on the right side under Quick Clicks, Vacancies, Williston Public School District #1, Supt. Applica�on.

SEND APPLICATION TODr. Jon Mar�nsonNorth Dakota School Boards Associa�onP.O. Box 7128Bismarck, ND 58507-7128

Phone: (701) 255-4127Fax: (701) 258-7992Email: jon.mar�nson@ndsba.org

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo be considered for this posi�on, an applicant’s file must be completed and received by the North Dakota School Boards Associa�on (NDSBA) office by February 18, 2016, and must contain:

1. A formal le�er of applica�on

2. A completed applica�on supplied by NDSBA

3. Cer�fica�on of teaching; principal and superintendent creden�al

4. Transcripts from ins�tu�ons where bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree was earned; do not include transcripts for other coursework

5. Two current le�ers of recommenda�on

6. Applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must be a North Dakota resident, a war�me veteran, and include form DD-214

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Williston Public School District #1 is to prepare students to be successful at the next level of education, work, and life.

Williston Public School District #1

Williston, North DakotaHome of the Coyotes

THE DISTRICTNumber of students: 3,622Number of administra�ve staff: 12Number of teachers: 259Number of classified staff: 252

BUDGET AND TAX BASETaxable valua�on: $130,934,119.00Opera�ng budget: $40 million

FACILITIESDivided by elementary schools, middle school, and high school: Elementary (K-4), Elementary (5-6), Middle School, and High School

SPECIAL PROGRAMSELL Program, 21st Century Community Learning Center, Safe and Civil Schools, 4-Elementary school-wide Title I schools

SPORTS CO-OPSAlexander School District and Trinity Chris�an

CONSORTIUMSMembership in the Great Northwest Educa�on Coopera�ve and WILMAC

EXTRACURRICULARA variety of extracurricular ac�vi�es allow a wide range of choices for students

ABOUT WILLISTONPUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

WILLISTON SCHOOL BOARDName Yrs. of Service

Kimberly Semenko (President) 3

Sara Kasmer 5

Bre� Vibeto 2

Brion Norby 2

David Richter 4

Candidates should not contact individual school board members.

Contact Person: Chery Pierzina, Human Resources DirectorWilliston Public School District #1PO Box 1407 1201 9th Avenue NW Williston, ND 58802

Phone: (701) 572-1580 (ext. 3004)Fax: (701) 572-3547Email: chery.pierzina@willistonschools.orgwww.willistonschools.org

DISTRICT WEBSITE AND CONTACT INFORMATION

ABOUT THE COMMUNITYWilliston Public School District #1 is located in Williston, North Dakota, a community with an es�mated service popula�on of 31,143 in north west ND. The town is located 110 miles north of Dickinson and 120 miles west of Minot which makes it an excellent community in which to reside, raise your family, and enjoy the short distance from two of North Dakota’s larger ci�es.

Addi�onal informa�on about the community can be found at: www.willistonchamber.com

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Williston Public School District #1 is to prepare students to be successful at the next level of education, work, and life.