Superintendent – Prescott, WI

January 16, 2025
Application ends: February 28, 2025
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Prescott School District, Prescott, WI

The Prescott School District is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $155,000 to $180,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated. 

The Prescott School District encompasses 152 square miles. The city of Prescott is located in Pierce County, WI, at the junction of the St. Croix River and Mississippi River, with a population of just under 5,000. Five municipalities make up the Prescott School District – City of Prescott, Town of Oak Grove, Town of Clifton, Town of Trimbelle, and Town of Diamond Bluff. Prescott is a growing community and is located about 25 miles southeast of Minneapolis–St. Paul.

The Prescott School District is a 4K-12 school district that is made up of four schools: Malone Elementary, Prescott Intermediate School, Prescott Middle School and Prescott High School; and has an enrollment of more than 1,250 students. The District has approximately 230 employees with an annual budget of just over $18M.

The school district is forward-thinking with an exemplary staff, outstanding students and a supportive community. The four school sites focus on continuous improvement by providing individualized and relevant instruction so that ALL students can achieve at high levels.

Why Prescott?

  • Prescott students continue to excel in the classroom when state and national districts’ tests scores are declining. 
  • The National Assessment of Educational Progress places Wisconsin in the top tier of all 50 states, and the DPI Annual Report Card places PSD Prescott in the TOP 11% of the state for academic achievement (up from 15% in 2020-21).
  • Prescott School District’s exceptional academic performance is matched by our outstanding arts and athletics programs and facilities.
  • Work-Based Learning (WBL) program is coordinated between PHS and employers. WBL provides students the opportunity to study in school and work on the job to gain experience and knowledge in an occupational field
  • Top 9% in Wisconsin for Student Growth on the Annual Report Card
  • Graduation Rate – 97.9%

Mission Statement: To inspire lifelong learners for future success by engaging students, staff, families and our community.

Vision: To deliver meaningful and creative opportunities that establish continuous learning, positive outcomes and an inclusive community. 

Visit the Prescott School District Website for more information:https://www.prescott.k12.wi.us/

 

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

  1. Cover letter 
    • Stating specific and detailed interest in the Prescott superintendent position
    • Qualifications for the position
  1. Full resume/vitae
  2. Three current letters of recommendation
  3. Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters

 

Search Timeline – All Application Materials Due By: February 28, 2025

Mid-March, 2025 :
Late March, 2025 : 

Late March, 2025 : 
Early April, 2025 : 
July 1, 2025 : 

 

 Board first-round interviews
 Finalists Day in the District

 Board conducts final interviews
 Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
 Superintendent contract formally begins

 

For questions regarding the Prescott School District Superintendent search contact:

Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com

Scott Winch, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: scottwinch@hyasearch.com 


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