Peoria Unifi ed Sch� l DistrictEvery Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow

INVITATIONTO QUALIFIED

APPLICANTS TO

APPLY FOR

SUPERINTENDENT

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.

2

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:

3

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.

4

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

5

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.

6

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

recruiting@azsba.org | 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:

7