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THE COMMUNITY PROFILE OF THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Our Vision Every child is a work of art. Create a masterpiece. Our Mission The mission of the Rochester City School District is to provide a quality education that ensures our students with the skills to be successful in the global economy. Action Plan Rochester’s students and families urgently need better educational outcomes. To this end, fundamental strategies to bring about improved student success are supported by key district priorities: The Rochester City School District Action Plan, in its entirety, is on the district website. Schools and Programs The Rochester City School District offers: The Rochester City Board of Education is seeking an educational leader with a proven record of administrative accomplishments. The successful candidate should have the capacity to build trust and maintain confidence with the Board, staff, and community. Key to this person‘s success will be the ability to lead and motivate staff and students to higher levels of achievement. The next superintendent must be able to manage the district’s resources responsibly while ensuring that the educational needs of all children are being met. He/She is also expected to develop positive relationships with the local and state elected officials. The Board of Education has identified the following as the most desirable characteristics of the new superintendent: Rochester, New York, known as the Flower City, is mid-size with approximately 210,000 people who live in the city and 1.1 million in the Greater Rochester metro area. Over the years, Rochester has developed a reputation as a cosmopolitan arts town with many excellent restaurants, festivals, the Strong National Museum of Play and National Toy Museum. Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights pioneer and a force to be reckoned with, lived in the city at 17 Madison Street. Today the house is the Susan B. Anthony National Museum and House, filled with photos and mementos of her life. Frederick Douglas and his family lived in Rochester for many years. He traveled the world to speak out against slavery. Rochester’s prominent role in the history of film takes center stage at the George Eastman Museum. It holds the personal film collections of Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Kathryn Bigelow. The Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra are at the center of Rochester’s cultural offerings. For live theater, Geva Theatre Center has earned a reputation as one of the best regional theaters in the country and leads the state in attendance. Other local theaters include the Blackfriars Theatre, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, and Center Stage at the Jewish Community Center. George Eastman, John Jacob Bausch, Henry Lomb, Hiram Sibley, Joseph C. Wilson, Garth Fagan and others made a name for Rochester. As industries grew up around the businesses they built, manufacturing ruled the local economy for generations. A new energy of innovation and creativity is shifting the city’s course. Companies are emerging in biotechnology, imaging, optics, and energy research. Education has become a prime economic driver. The University of Rochester is the area’s largest employer and the Rochester Institute of Technology, along with a dozen other local colleges, is growing rapidly to meet industry demand. More than 80, 000 students attend college in the area. The region offers professional sports and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails. What makes this city unique is its friendly vibe. Rochester blends the magic of a larger metro area with the neighborliness of a small town. Can successfully engage parents and partners in education of their children. Experience in using recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff to strengthen the organization. Strong background in instruction and student achievement. Strong presence in the schools and community. Ability to create a positive school culture. Ability to clearly identify problems and develop effective solutions. Displays a positive, can-do attitude with a good sense of humor. Proven experience in managing a group of professionals in an urban setting with a commitment to high expectations and rigorous instruction. An ability to delegate responsibilities, but hold subordinates accountable. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Candidates must possess or be eligible for a New York State School District Administrator’s Certificate. Rochester City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. During an average school year, the Rochester City School District: • Student Achievement and Growth • Effective, Efficient Allocation of Resources • Communication and Customer Service • Parent, Family, and Community Involvement • Management Systems • 56 Pre-K Sites (Traditional and Community- based) • 27 Traditional Elementary (Pre-K-6 or K-6) schools • 14 K-8 or K-12 Schools (existing or building out) • 25 Secondary Schools • 1 Montessori School • Young Mothers Program • Family/Adult Learning Center • A centralized Parent Information and Student Registration Center • Parent Education and Training • Prepares and delivers 17,000 breakfasts and 22,000 lunches daily • Provides transportation for 29, 875 students to and from school daily • Provides support (including transportation) to more than 3,200 students who attend some 100 private, parochial, and charter schools, urban- suburban sites, and home-schooling • Has approximately 3,123 teachers, 375 administrators, and 1,781 support personnel The district faces the challenges of child poverty, a graduation rate under 50%, although improving; and high numbers of special education students and children who struggle with math and reading. However, there still exists a great optimism to create a high quality district for its students. • STEM Education K-12 • School-Wide Positive Behavioral Support • Expanded Learning Opportunities • International Baccalaureate Program • Career and Technical Education • Advanced Placement • Fine Arts Curriculum • Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps • Over 300 Modified and Varsity Athletic Programs, Which Have Garnered Countless State and Regional
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THE COMMUNITYPROFILE OF THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTOur VisionEvery child is a work of art. Create a masterpiece.
Our MissionThe mission of the Rochester City School District is to provide a quality education that ensures our students with the skills to be successful in the global economy.
Action PlanRochester’s students and families urgently need better educational outcomes. To this end, fundamental strategies to bring about improved student success are supported by key district priorities:
The Rochester City School District Action Plan, in its entirety, is on the district website.
Schools and ProgramsThe Rochester City School District offers:
The Rochester City Board of Education is seeking an educational leader with a proven record of administrative accomplishments. The successful candidate should have the capacity to build trust and maintain confidence with the Board, staff, and community. Key to this person‘s success will be the ability to lead and motivate staff and students to higher levels of achievement.
The next superintendent must be able to manage the district’s resources responsibly while ensuring that the educational needs of all children are being met. He/She is also expected to develop positive relationships with the local and state elected officials.
The Board of Education has identified the following as the most desirable characteristics of the new superintendent:
Rochester, New York, known as the Flower City, is mid-size with approximately 210,000 people who live in the city and 1.1 million in the Greater Rochester metro area. Over the years, Rochester has developed a reputation as a cosmopolitan arts town with many excellent restaurants, festivals, the Strong National Museum of Play and National Toy Museum.
Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights pioneer and a force to be reckoned with, lived in the city at 17 Madison Street. Today the house is the Susan B. Anthony National Museum and House, filled with photos and mementos of her life.
Frederick Douglas and his family lived in Rochester for many years. He traveled the world to speak out against slavery.
Rochester’s prominent role in the history of film takes center stage at the George Eastman Museum. It holds the personal film collections of Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Kathryn Bigelow.
The Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra are at the center of Rochester’s cultural offerings.
For live theater, Geva Theatre Center has earned a reputation as one of the best regional theaters in the country and leads the state in attendance. Other local theaters include the Blackfriars Theatre, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, and Center Stage at the Jewish Community Center.
George Eastman, John Jacob Bausch, Henry Lomb, Hiram Sibley, Joseph C. Wilson, Garth Fagan and others made a name for Rochester. As industries grew up around the businesses they built, manufacturing ruled the local economy for generations. A new energy of innovation and creativity is shifting the city’s course. Companies are emerging in biotechnology, imaging, optics, and energy research.
Education has become a prime economic driver. The University of Rochester is the area’s largest employer and the Rochester Institute of Technology, along with a dozen other local colleges, is growing rapidly to meet industry demand. More than 80, 000 students attend college in the area. The region offers professional sports and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails.
What makes this city unique is its friendly vibe. Rochester blends the magic of a larger metro area with the neighborliness of a small town.
Can successfully engage parents and partners in education of their children.
Experience in using recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff to strengthen the organization.
Strong background in instruction and student achievement.
Strong presence in the schools and community.
Ability to create a positive school culture.
Ability to clearly identify problems and develop effective solutions.
Displays a positive, can-do attitude with a good sense of humor.
Proven experience in managing a group of professionals in an urban setting with a commitment to high expectations and rigorous instruction.
An ability to delegate responsibilities, but hold subordinates accountable.
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9.Candidates must possess or be eligible for a New York State School District Administrator’s Certificate. Rochester City School District is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
During an average school year, the Rochester City School District:
• Student Achievement and Growth• Effective, Efficient Allocation of Resources• Communication and Customer Service• Parent, Family, and Community Involvement• Management Systems
• 56 Pre-K Sites (Traditional and Community- based)• 27 Traditional Elementary (Pre-K-6 or K-6) schools• 14 K-8 or K-12 Schools (existing or building out) • 25 Secondary Schools• 1 Montessori School• Young Mothers Program• Family/Adult Learning Center• A centralized Parent Information and Student Registration Center• Parent Education and Training
• Prepares and delivers 17,000 breakfasts and 22,000 lunches daily• Provides transportation for 29, 875 students to and from school daily• Provides support (including transportation) to more than 3,200 students who attend some 100 private, parochial, and charter schools, urban- suburban sites, and home-schooling• Has approximately 3,123 teachers, 375 administrators, and 1,781 support personnel
The district faces the challenges of child poverty, a graduation rate under 50%, although improving; and high numbers of special education students and children who struggle with math and reading. However, there still exists a great optimism to create a high quality district for its students.
• STEM Education K-12
• School-Wide Positive Behavioral Support
• Expanded Learning Opportunities
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Career and Technical Education
• Advanced Placement
• Fine Arts Curriculum
• Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
• Over 300 Modified and Varsity Athletic Programs, Which Have Garnered Countless State and Regional
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTBoard of EducationInvites You To ApplyFor the Position of
2016www.rcsdk12.org
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
IMPORTANT DATES The Board of Education plans to offer a three-year contract with a salary up to $225,000 depending upon the preparation, qualifications, experience, and record of the successful candidate. A generous benefit package, separate from the salary, will also be included in the contract.
Superintendent experience preferred, but all candidates with extensive central office and building level administrative experience are encouraged to apply.
True Value Tax Rate for 2015-2016
Total Budget 2015-2016
State Aid for 2015-2016
Total Debt Service
Debt Service Payment for 2015-2016 Only
$13.94
$823,700,000
$537,800,000
$403,200,000
$51,600,000
Van Henri White, Board President
Cynthia Elliott, Board Vice-President
Mary Adams
Jose Cruz
Malik Evans
Elizabeth Hallmark
Willa Powell
Savion Rambert, Student Representative
CONTRACT & SALARY INFORMATION
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
FINANCIAL DATA
ROCHESTER
Application Deadline
(All required documents must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on
this date.)
Board Only Interviews
Board Only Interviews
April 22, 2016 May 9 & 11, 2016 May 23, 24 &
25, 2016
First Roundof Interviews
Second Roundof Interviews
The Board of Education of Rochester City School District located in Rochester, New York, is seeking a highly qualified school leader to fill the position of Superintendent of Schools. The search process will be conducted over the next few months with the successful candidate beginning employment as of July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter.
Robert W. Christmann, Executive Director of the Western New York Educational Service Council and Lead Consultant, along with Vincent Coppola, Ed.D., are assisting the Rochester Board in the selection process. The consultants will carry out the task of screening applicants and recommending to the Board a group of semi-final candidates. Candidates must not contact the Board of Education directly. The Board of Education will make all decisions concerning the selection process, the evaluation of candidates, and the final appointment.
First round of interviews with the Rochester Board of Education are tentatively planned for May 9 and 11, 2016. Second round of interviews with the Board of Education will be held on May 23, 24 and 25, 2016. This is a confidential search and the names of the applicants will not be released, except for that of the finalist, after he/she has signed the contract.
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to submit letters of interest, graduate transcripts, resumes, completed application and disclosure forms, and appropriate letters of reference to Robert W. Christmann at the address below. Candidates should include a copy of their N.Y.S. School District Administrator‘s Certificate. Applications and Disclosure Forms can be obtained online by visiting www.wnyesc.org.
Candidates are urged to ensure that credentials and other required documentation are in the possession of the consultant no later than April 22, 2016.
All requested information should be sent to:Robert W. Christmann, Lead Consultant
Rochester City School District Search Consultants
Western New York Educational Service Council State University of New York at Buffalo
222 Baldy HallBuffalo, New York 14260-1000
