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Peoria Unifi ed Sch� l DistrictEvery Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow
INVITATIONTO QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS TO
APPLY FOR
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PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TIMELINE Community Online Survey12 p.m. (MST) | Feb. 2 - Feb. 17, 2016 Search OpensFeb. 12, 2016 Applications Due12 p.m. (MST) | March 11, 2016 Application ScreeningMarch 21, 2016 Candidate InterviewsMarch 28 - 29, 2016 Community Forum6 p.m. (MST) | March 29, 2016 Second Candidate InterviewsApril 4-5, 2016 Board Announces SuperintendentApril 14, 2016 New Superintendent Assumes DutiesJuly 1, 2016
All dates and times are subject to change
Peoria Unifi ed School District | 6330 W. Thunderbird Road
Glendale, AZ 85306 | www.peoriaud.k12.az.us
Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Community PROFILE
Our community of more than 400,000
enjoys thriving recreation, entertainment
and tourist industries which include the
Peoria Sports Complex — spring training
home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle
Mariners. The NFL Arizona Cardinals and
NHL Phoenix Coyotes also compete in
venues located in our community.
The 10,000-acre Lake Pleasant Regional Park and
recreation area is nearby; several public and private golf
courses dot the landscape. District patrons support arts
and entertainment at the Arizona Broadway Theatre and
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.
Our diverse neighborhoods include
active retirement communities,
bioscience and medical industries,
numerous colleges and universities:
Arizona State University West,
Thunderbird School of Global
Management at ASU, Glendale and
Rio Salado Community Colleges,
Midwestern and Grand Canyon
universities.
With easy access to the amenities in the Valley of the Sun, our community
offers unlimited opportunities to live, work, study, shop and play.
Located 15 miles northwest of Phoenix,
Peoria Unifi ed School District spans 150
sq. miles in the municipalities of Peoria,
Glendale and portions of Youngtown and
Sun City.
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Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
District PROFILE
Faculty & Staff 124 Administrators 2,068 Certifi ed Staff 1,662 Support Staff
Student Enrollment 23,980 Pre-K-8th grades 12,659 9-12 grades
Schools & Programs 33 K-8 Elementary schools 20 Pre-school programs 7 High schools|1 non-traditional 12 Pre-K-12 Signature Programs
25 Career & Technical Education Programs
From a one-room school house in 1889 with fewer
than 50 students – to one of Arizona’s largest unifi ed
districts – Peoria Unifi ed now serves families with a
legacy of tradition and excellence.
Vision:Every Student, Every Day, Prepared toShape Tomorrow
Governing Board Members
Matt BullockPresident
Term ends 12/31/16
Kathy KnechtClerk
Term ends 12/31/18
Beverly PingerelliTerm ends
12/31/18
Judy DoaneTerm ends
12/31/16
David JonaganTerm ends
12/31/16
Peoria Unified has a 95
percent graduation rate
and consistently reports
graduation rates 10-15
percent above peer, state
and national averages.
Peoria Unifi ed prides itself on excelling schools,
award-winning Arts and Career & Technical
Education programs, dedicated teachers, student
safety, operational effi ciency and fi scal responsibility
— to ensure students are college & career ready.
Mission: Empower Students toFulfi ll TheirPotential
Values:PeopleExcellenceOpportunityRespectInnovation Achievement
Vision: Mission: Values:
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Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
District PROFILE
l National Blue Ribbon School, Vistancia Elementary
l National Merit Finalist, Sunrise Mountain High senior
l Congress of Future Medical Leaders participant,
Cactus High freshman
l Arizona State Football Champions, Centennial High
l Perfect score on EXPLORE test: two students from Oakwood
Elementary, one from Parkridge Elementary
l First Place, Arizona Department of Education Student Art
Competition, and Grand Prize Valley Metro Design a Transit
Wrap, Cactus High sophomore
Peoria Unifi ed’s Curriculum & Instruction Department
provides leadership and guidance to increase student
achievement through standards-based curricula,
professional development and educational support.
Peoria Unifi ed received an “A” rating from the
Arizona Department of Education in 2014 and
20 schools are “A” rated, including all seven
high schools. With exceptional growth, the
district continues to meet benchmarks set for
graduation rates, low drop-out rates and English
Language Learner reclassifi cation rates.
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l International DECA Executive President, Raymond S. Kellis graduate
l First Place SkillsUSA State Competition, Robotics & Automation team from Liberty High
l Thank-A-Million Teachers National Grant Recipients: Ironwood High Engineering teacher and
Sunset Heights Elementary third-grade teacher
Source: Arizona Department of Educa� on
Four-Year Graduation Rates
95%Peoria Unifi ed
75%State Average
84%Peer Average
Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Financial PROFILE
The following sites are available for your reference:
Operations Report: http://www.azauditor.gov/reports-publications/school-districts
Financial Report: http://www.ade.az.gov/Budget/Default.asp?EntityOwnerID=4237
Budget Report: http://www.ade.az.gov/schoolfi nance/forms/leaquery/submittedfi les/aspx
District Policy: http://policy.azsba.org/asba/Z2Browser2.html?showset=peoria
2014-15 Annual Review: https://issuu.com/peoriaunifi ed/docs/online_annual_review_7/1
Peoria Unifi ed is committed to transparency
in fi nancial reporting and continues to serve
as a responsible steward of taxpayer funds.
The community generously supported a 2012
Bond Initiative which provides $180 million
for school building maintenance, the purchase
of new school buses and improved technology
for students.
FY 2014 Expenditures / $189 Million Budget
Source: Arizona Auditor General, Source: Arizona Auditor General,
4.9¢
57.9¢ ClassroomInstruc� on
Student Support
Instruc� onal Support
Food Service
Maintenance & Opera� ons (M&O)
Administra� on9.1¢
8.9¢
3.6¢ Transporta� on
4.7¢
10.9¢
How Do We Fund Our Excellence?
The current override also supports assistant principals, maintains exis� ng class sizes, extracurriculars and instruc� onal coaches.
Nurses P.E. & Athle� cs Arts
Override $17,013,937
Reading Programs Gi� ed Educa� on
Buses Buildings, Repairs Technology
Capital $7,078,928
Salaries U� li� es Supplies
Maintenance & Opera� ons $175,371,243
Source: FY2014-15 Budget Approved by Governing Board May 14, 2015
Valuation: $1.4 billion Net Limited Assessed Valuation
$189 million M & O Budget
4.4871 percent Primary Tax Rate
2.9433 percent Secondary Tax Rate
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Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position PROFILE
Required Professional Experience and Preparation
The Governing Board of the Peoria Unifi ed School District is
seeking, as its next superintendent, an experienced leader who
has a proven record of sustaining high student achievement,
leading excelling schools, attracting and retaining highly
qualifi ed employees and developing and implementing a long-
range strategic plan. The Board seeks a superintendent who will
embrace, understand and respect traditions, diversity and the
culture of the community while moving the district forward
as a “world-class district.”
l Doctoratel Superintendent’s Certifi catel District-level administrator experiencel Building-level administrator experiencel Teaching experiencel Curriculum & Instruction experience
Preferred Attributes
l Knowledge of public school fi nance and local funding elections, such as bonds and overridesl Awareness of local, state and national political climate
Compensation
The salary for the superintendent position will range from $175,000 to $225,000 plus defi ned benefi ts
based on qualifi cations and performance. Professional preparation and evidence of successful administrative
experience in an educational setting will be prime considerations. The terms of the contract will be mutually
determined.
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Superintendent Application | PEORIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Application PROCESS & PROCEDUREThe Peoria Unifi ed School District has engaged the services of the Arizona School Boards Association
to direct a search for qualifi ed candidates.
Each fi nalist chosen will visit the district at his or her expense to be interviewed by the Governing
Board. Governing Board members may visit the communities of select candidates as part of the fi nal
selection process.
To receive consideration, an applicant’s fi le must be completed by Friday, March 11 at 12:00 p.m. (MST)
and must include the following:
l A complete on-line application found at http://www.azsba.org/jobs/executive searchl Letter of applicationl Answers to on-line narrative questionsl A current professional resumél A minimum of three (3) current letters of recommendationl Transcripts and credentials verifi cation materials (requested by applicant) from colleges or universitiesl A copy of, or written evidence of eligibility to receive, current Arizona superintendent certifi cationl Required Signature Pages (Stated Requirements & Consent to Conduct Background Check and
Investigation)
Arizona School Boards Association
2100 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-1100 | 800-238-4701 | F: 602-254-1177
[email protected] | www.azsba.org
All applications will be acknowledged and all materials will be accorded confi dential treatment. This is to advise you, however, that the Access to Public Records Law and associated case law in the State of Arizona requires the disclosure of applicant names and information at a point in the selection process as determined by the local Governing Board. We will attempt to notify all applicants as to any release of such information. All fi nal decisions concerning the selection and evaluation of the candidates will be made by the Governing Board.
Applicants should not contact the Board Members or District offi cials directly.
All nominations, letters of applications, inquiries, copies of legal proof
of certifi cation should be addressed to:
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