OPPORTUNITY PROFILE HEAD OF SCHOOL

CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

2013

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Dear Prospective Head of School Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in exploring the Head of School opportunity at Coral Springs Christian Academy.

Our desire is that this Opportunity Profile will offer you a comprehensive first glance at our school and the

key characteristics needed in our next leader. We are seeking a Head of School who will continue to build a

strong, college preparatory program which will equip our next generation’s leaders with a biblical world

view.

First Presbyterian Church of Coral Springs was started over 40 years ago as a mission church of D. James

Kennedy’s Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. The city of Coral Springs was a new planned

community that attracted many professionals and thrived as a family-focused community. The church started

the preschool in 1971, subsequently building

the elementary and middle school programs.

In 1997 the high school program was added.

Today, the PK3-12 school is a ministry of

First Presbyterian Church. CSCA is uniquely

positioned in the city of Coral Springs - no

other faith-based PK3-12 schools exist in the

city. In this highly-educated, professional, and

culturally diverse community, CSCA has

remained competitive, despite the economic

challenges in recent years.

As we look to the future, we seek a leader

who is uniquely gifted to set us apart

academically in the faith-based community.

Coral Springs Christian Academy is a family

environment with significant achievement in the arts, academic, and sports programs, combining to produce

a well-rounded approach to learning. With enrollment currently almost 650, strategic enrollment growth will

allow for investments in facilities and technology, keeping CSCA competitive for years to come.

I encourage you to read through the opportunity profile and to further explore our website for additional

information. If you sense you are a fit for this opportunity, please contact Laura Coverstone (615-261-4623)

or Ed Poff (860-983-0367), the SIMA® International consultants who are facilitating the search process for

Coral Springs Christian Academy.

Sincerely, William H. Ryan Board Chair

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INTRODUCTION Founded over 40 years ago, Coral Springs Christian Academy was established in 1971 as an outreach ministry

of First Presbyterian Continuing Church of Coral Springs, Inc. (“FPC”). Since its inception as a preschool and

elementary school, CSCA has continued to prosper and develop into a fully accredited, full-service college

preparatory academy serving almost 650 students and 480 families in a PK3-12th grade setting. The school

offers a biblically integrated, Christ-centered college preparatory curriculum in the greater Fort Lauderdale

area.

Coral Springs Christian Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI),

the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), AdvancEd (previously SACS), and the Florida Kindergarten

Council (FKC). Small classes and strong Christian faculty create a safe and dynamic learning environment for

students. Outside the classroom, students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including

athletics, the visual and performing arts, and a strong curriculum enhancement program.

The Head of School of Coral Springs Christian Academy serves as the

chief executive and chief academic officer of the school, providing

leadership for 85 employees, almost 650 students, and three

administrative directors. The role also involves stewardship of the

school’s operating budgets totaling over $6 million.

The current opportunities for the next Head of School are similar to

many Christian schools around the country, centering on facility

upgrades, enrollment, and technology investments. The current campus has a capacity of approximately 800,

so the ability to grow the student population certainly exists. The school program is currently 100% funded

by school tuition. The property debt service of the church/school will be eliminated with the sale of a large

piece of church property. Currently structured as a ministry of the church, the school is currently establishing

its own identity as a separate 501(c)(3). This will allow CSCA to continue to flourish in its specific mission as

a Christian school focused on high achievement in academics, fine arts, and athletics.

In recent years, Coral Springs Christian Academy has been laser-focused on enhancing the academic program

at all levels in the school. The curriculum has been extensively redeveloped. Faculty have studied and

implemented the most up-to-date and effective Christian pedagogical practices. Student assessment practices

have been synchronized to focus on essential skills as defined by the national core content standards. These

academic investments have resulted in significant gains in Stanford 10 and PLAN test scores. The number of

AP Exams passed has grown from 17 in 2009 to 49 in 2012. At the same time, extraordinary gains have been

made in CSCA’s fine arts and athletic programs, making it one of the most robust, well-rounded schools in the

area.

After serving Coral Springs for three years, Dr. Anthony Bryan felt called to a new opportunity, and former

Head of School Robert Clampett is serving as Interim Head of School. As the school begins this new chapter,

the next leader of CSCA will serve as the spiritual, academic, and executive leader of the school. It is key that

as both the church and school grow, the Head of School will optimize the relationship with the church and

maximize the resources therein. Active participation at FPC is essential.

For more information about Coral Springs Christian Academy and First Presbyterian Church of Coral Springs, please visit the websites at www.csca.us and http://www.fpccoralsprings.org.

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THE VISION OF CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Coral Springs Christian Academy endeavors to instill in each student a Biblical worldview in order that they

may be prepared to serve the Lord in the twenty-first century.

THE MISSION OF CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Coral Springs Christian Academy ministers to students in a Christ-centered learning community which instills the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, and service for God’s glory.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

In alignment with our Mission and Vision, CSCA has adopted three Guiding Principles which are foundational elements in the areas of academic, character-building, and service. These are:

1. Renewing Minds 2. Engaging Hearts 3. Transforming Culture

CORAL SPRINGS AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The following statement of faith is embraced by all the staff and faculty of Coral Springs Christian Academy:

1. I believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inherent Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:21).

2. I believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).

3. I believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26); His miracles (John 2:11); His resurrection (John 11:25, I Corinthians 15:4); His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).

4. I believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ, and that only by God’s grace through faith alone we are saved (John 3:16-19, 5:24, Romans 3:23, 5:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5).

5. I believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29).

6. I believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28).

7. I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20, Ephesians 4:30, 5:18).

Additionally, all Bible department faculty and administration employed by Coral Springs Christian Academy must subscribe to the Reformed faith and that system of doctrine as set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith, and be members in good standing at FPC.

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CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TIMELINE

1971 Coral Springs Christian Academy founded as an outreach ministry of First Presbyterian Church

1997 CSCA High school program launched

2000 $1.3 million gymnasium project completed without debt 2004 CSCA received K-12 accreditation through the Association of Christian Schools International

(ACSI)

2005 CSCA received first accreditation through AdvancEd (formerly SACS)

2009 CSCA awarded third ACSI Exemplary Program Award for innovative programs (2003, 2005, 2009).

2013 State Basketball Champion Runner Ups; District Baseball Champions last four years

2013 School council initiated process to establish the school as a separate 501(c)(3)

2013 Five superior and one excellent rating at the ACSI Music Festival for the CSCA groups.

All soloists received superior ratings.

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CSCA AT A GLANCE

Enrollment 2013-2014 648 students 215 Upper School (grades 9-12) 148 Middle School (grades 6-8) 221 Elementary School (grades K-5) 64 Pre-K 48% girls and 52% boys 23% students of color Faculty 50 full-time/8 part-time 23% hold advanced degrees Average class size – 24 students Faculty/student ratio – 1:11 Class of 2013 100% college placement (47% private/53% public)

o Four-year college: 97% o Two-year college: 2%, o Missions/work/military: 1%

National Merit: 1 Commended Scholar ACT Average for Class of 2013: 23.3 SAT Average for Class of 2012: Reading 514, Math 502, Writing 508 Financial: Annual Budget 2013-2014: $5.98 million Tuition 2013-2014: Grades 9-12 $10,800 Grades 6-8 $10,000 Grades K-5 $9,400 Preschool $6,500 Financial Aid: More than 32% of the student body receives need-based financial aid More than $700,000 was awarded in financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year Church Representation Over 39 churches are represented in the Coral Springs Christian Academy student body. Accreditation & Membership: AdvancEd (formerly SACS), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Florida Council of

Independent Schools (FCIS), and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC).

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DISCIPLESHIP At Coral Springs Christian Academy, each class opens in prayer and is taught with a Christian worldview.

Students are challenged daily in their Bible classes and weekly in Chapel services. CSCA sets a high priority on

every student leaving CSCA with a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Chapel

Each chapel service consists of a time of singing praises to God, led by the student band, and also time in the

Word of God. Chapels are overseen by CSCA’s Bible Department. Sermons are delivered by faculty, staff,

administration, FPC pastors, and guest speakers.

Mentoring Groups CSCA feels that one of the most important things students can have as Christians is a mentor, someone who will pour their life into students and teach them truths about God and His will for our lives. Each and every CSCA middle and high school student is joined with a Mentoring Group to help guide students’ growth in spiritual maturity. Each Mentoring Group has no more than 15 students, providing a small group setting where students can learn and grow in their faith. Each mentoring group is led by a staff member of CSCA or a spiritually mature high school student. Spiritual Emphasis Week Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) is an annual event for CSCA high school students. During this week, high

school students participate in daily chapel services and spiritual growth seminars. The daily chapels are

centered around a central theme and the lesson is chosen by our guest speaker for the week. Students

participate in three different seminars of their choosing, such as “Discerning God's Will for My Life,” “How Do

I Stay a Christian in College?,” “Our Identity in Christ,” “The Christian Athlete,” and “Purity.”

ATHLETICS Coral Springs Christian Academy strives to provide a Christ-centered, competitive atmosphere where success

is defined as doing your best for the good of the team. The athletic department believes extracurricular

activities are a privilege and that student athletes should be held to a high standard. Sportsmanship,

selflessness, and service to others are values that are stressed at every level of athletics at CSCA. Coral Springs

Christian Academy offers fourteen varsity level sports, as well as junior varsity and middle school level

sports. The athletic program has experienced tremendous success in a short period of time as ten of the

fourteen varsity sports have won at least one individual or team district championship.

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Recent highlights:

2013 Varsity Baseball District Champions

Two Miami Herald 2013 All County Girls’ Basketball athletes; one 2013 Sun-Sentinel All-County Girls’

Basketball athlete

Boys’ Basketball Team Advances to 2013 State Championship Game; Coach Named Florida 3A Coach

of the Year; one player named to first team

All-State.

2013 Girls’ Basketball Team District

Champions

Eight CSCA Baseball Players Named to

Miami Herald All-County Baseball Team

Three Sun-Sentinel All-County Track and

Field Athletes; Six Miami Herald All-County

Track Team athletes

CSCA athlete named 4A-2A Varsity Basketball Player of the Year

35 College Athletic Scholarships awarded to the classes of 2010-2013 representing over $750,000 in

college scholarships awarded

FINE ARTS As part of the Fine Arts Department at Coral Springs Christian Academy, students are encouraged to use their God-given talents. CSCA offers courses and activities for individuals interested in Music, Theatre, and Visual Art. Lower School Music is part of the curriculum for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students participate in singing, playing instruments, and are introduced to a variety of musical genres. Lower School students also have the opportunity to participate in performance opportunities, including Christmas and

spring concerts, grade level programs, and weekly chapels. The Junior Crusader Chorus is offered to fourth and fifth graders, and the Choral community participates at the ACSI festivals.

Upper School choral students take music courses and participate in afterschool activities. The Upper School Chorus competes in ACSI, All-State, and MPI. Students are given the opportunity to perform at school and throughout the community. Choral performances include chapels, Christmas concerts, Commencement performances, and other presentations throughout the

school year. The Upper School Chorus program is competitive and has won several awards and acclaims.

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The Theatre department offers courses in drama for middle and high school students in the Upper School. They have several performances during the school year dedicated to every level of the Upper School. Upper School Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Bible Studies department, creates a God-inspired Chapel by assisting with Chapel Band. Students interested in serving The Lord by displaying their God-given talent can participate by auditioning with Performing Arts faculty, along with a meeting with the High School Chaplain. The Visual Arts department offers a wide array of courses in Upper School and Lower School. Art displays are located throughout the Lower School. The Upper School offers classes from basic art to photography. The Upper School has an Art gallery of the accomplishments students have created during our Fine Arts performances.

HEAD OF SCHOOL PROFILE

The Position The CSCA School Commission (governing board) appoints the Head of School to serve as the chief spiritual, academic, and executive leader of the school. Currently, the Head of School’s Leadership Team is structured with the following members: Upper School Principal, Lower School Principal, and Executive Administrator. As the chief executive officer, the Head works in close collaboration with a wide range of internal and external constituencies to provide comprehensive leadership for the school. The Head is expected to build upon the existing strengths of CSCA and to provide academic leadership and overall direction for the school as it fulfills its Strategic Plan.

Key Characteristics of the Ideal Head of School Reformed Christian Commitment

The Head of School will be a committed Christian and demonstrate a vibrant relationship with God. The fruit of his or her faith and servant leadership will show in attitude, time, dedication, character, church involvement, energy, and wisdom.

The Head of School must embrace a Reformed theology, believe in the inerrancy of Scripture, and attend FPC. The Head must lead with an unwavering dedication to the Christian principles, based on the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, upon which the school was founded, while warmly embracing students and families of diverse beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Growth-producing Academic/Fine Arts/Athletic Leadership

The Head of School will embrace and drive excellence in three areas in which CSCA has made significant advancements and recent achievements: academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Head of School

Upper School Principal

Lower School Principal

Executive Administrator

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The Head of School will continue to ensure that a rigorous and relevant education is a product of effective learning, which takes place when standards, curriculum, instruction, technology, and assessment interrelate and reinforce each other.

The ideal Head of School will ensure that teacher certifications are continually reinforced with robust professional development.

As the Head of School, this person will be knowledgeable and confident in making decisions that impact a broad, diverse constituency. He or she will lead humbly and collaboratively, yet demonstrating authority as the key leader of the school. The next Head of School will must have the skills and background to effectively manage a dedicated administration and faculty. This person will lead overall strategic planning collaboratively with the CSCA School Commission and administrative team.

The next Head of School of Coral Springs Christian Academy will have a track record in educational leadership that demonstrates the ability to achieve fundraising success, enrollment growth, and strategic financial management. This person will lead efforts to raise money in order to make investments in facilities, technology, and professional development.

Communication Skills that Relate and Influence CSCA Constituents

The Head of School will have an engaging personality, genuinely captivated by and caring about all the constituent groups of the school. The Head will need to develop external relationships with Community leaders, Commission members, Parents, and Alumni, as well as internal relationships with the Administration, Faculty, and Students.

The next Head of School will be considered successful by establishing an enhanced spiritual, academic, and social collaboration, by and between the church and the school, and by unifying a diverse community of interests around the common school vision upon which the Coral Springs Christian Academy was established.

The next Head of School will be an influencer who has contagious enthusiasm. The ability to engage and stimulate confidence on the part of all the constituencies in the CSCA community is important. This person will also be a good listener, actively listening to different viewpoints and engaging in dialogue, but ultimately having the courage to be decisive and bold.

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Expectations of the Head of School Successful leadership in any educational institution is judged by how well its leader meets the expectations of its board, the needs of its students, and responds to the input of its faculty, administration, and other constituent groups. Following are the key priorities included in the Strategic Plan 2013, which will be implemented by the next head of school. The full Strategic Plan may be found at http://www.csca.us/about-

us/strategic-plan/.

1. Provide Excellence in Education with a college preparatory curriculum designed for the 21st

century

Goal: Continually pursue excellence in Christ-centered education, by identifying, developing, implementing, and modeling best practices in elementary, middle, and high school education. We recognize that our students possess a wide range of unique, God-given gifts, talents, and learning styles. We will challenge and support students to help them each achieve excellence at their highest potential.

2. An Exceptional Faculty

Goal: At the core of any great school is a great faculty. It is our goal to continually recruit, develop, and retain well qualified and highly motivated, certified teachers who have a passion for excellence.

3. Continually strengthen our commitment to have a Christ-centered, safe, supportive, and

balanced environment

Goal: Fundamental to CSCA is a strong sense of faith, family, and community. We strive to build upon this foundation to instill a sound Christian worldview in our students. Furthermore, we seek to develop scholars with an intellectual curiosity that is substantively grounded in Biblical truths and holistic in nature, scope, and sequence.

4. Improved Facilities: Develop a structured program for preventive maintenance and capital

improvement

Goal: Assess, budget, and implement a preventative maintenance program and plan for future building and capital needs to accomplish plan.

5. Enhanced Technology: Maintain a rich, formalized technology program to keep pace with

cutting-edge technology

Goal: Capture the best of technology to support all goals and programs of Coral Springs Christian Academy.

6. Solidify the Financial Strength and Future of CSCA

Goal: CSCA is committed to develop a comprehensive plan to sustain academic excellence and secure the financial future of the academy.

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WHERE IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE TODAY?

The ideal candidate could likely come from a large secondary Christian school, but the right leader may come from a variety of vocations or careers. We believe someone from one of the following areas will likely have the skills and experiences that are needed to lead Coral Springs Christian Academy. The candidate may approximate one of these descriptions. This list is not meant to be exhaustive but rather to encourage potential candidates to understand the breadth of experiences that may fit well in this position:

A successful Christian school leader who has led Christian schools of significant size A successful secular, private, or public school leader who believes strongly in Christian education, has

a solid Reformed background, and has a significant understanding of non-profits, boards, and development

A business executive who has been educationally-oriented or has at one time been involved in education at various leadership levels, and also has an understanding of the dynamics of privately funded nonprofits

A college or university leader with robust academic leadership experience

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PROCESS OF CANDIDACY AND SEARCH TIMING SIMA is currently accepting nominations and candidate applicant packages. The role will begin July 1, 2014 at the latest, sooner if a candidate is identified and available earlier, at the discretion of the CSCA School Commission.

If, after reading this Opportunity Profile, you sense that the gifts and experience God has given you are a good match for Coral Springs Christian Academy, we invite you to begin the inquiry process. We will handle all candidate information and conversations confidentially. You may contact Laura Coverstone at any stage of the process for more information and to ask questions (see contact information below).

Please provide the following for review:

A current resume Responses to the following essay questions:

1) Using what you have learned about Coral Springs Christian Academy from the website, this Opportunity Profile, and any other research you have conducted, describe how your life and career have prepared you to lead Coral Springs Christian Academy.

2) Academic excellence is a catchphrase used in education, especially by many Christian schools. How exactly do you define it and what are the marks that distinguish it from other schools?

3) What are the critical factors for success for a college preparatory program that produces leaders with a biblical worldview?

4) What opportunities and challenges do you foresee being ministry partners within a church/school relationship? How might the relationship be approached so that each entity benefits from the other?

Provide the names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for four references who know you and your career well enough to comment on your suitability for the Head of School position at Coral Springs Christian Academy. (References will only be contacted after we have requested and received your permission to do so.)

Submit this information in one Microsoft Word (.doc) document to:

Laura Coverstone SIMA®International

resumes@simainternational.com Phone: 615-261-4623

In the subject line of the email, please write “Head of School-CSCA”