Superintendent – Neillsville, WI

December 2, 2024
Application ends: January 30, 2025
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Job Description

SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY
School District of Neillsville, Neillsville, WI 

The School District of Neillsville is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $135,000 – $150,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

Neillsville is a charming small town nestled in the rolling hills of Central Wisconsin, which serves as the county seat of Clark County. The community offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historic significance, with an economic base rooted in manufacturing and agriculture. A recent milestone was the construction of a full-service hospital and clinic, which was completed in 2020, and includes a YMCA with 24-hour access. The Neillsville area is known for its outstanding outdoor recreation. Of the 9 Clark County parks and campgrounds, 6 are located within a 15-minute drive of Neillsville. The Black River and numerous lakes offer warm weather opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, as well as ice fishing in the winter. The various trail networks throughout the county provide opportunities for hiking, biking, ATVing, motorcycling, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. Bruce Mound is the local winter destination with its ski/snowboarding slopes and tubing runs. Area points of interest include Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Reed School national historic site, and the 1964 New York World’s Fair Pavilion with Chatty Belle the world’s largest talking cow; a popular photo opportunity. The town boasts of numerous active community organizations, a cultural art center, and a theater group, who sponsor many events throughout the year.

The School District of Neillsville is a 4K-12 district, which is made up of elementary, middle, and high schools, all located in one building, with a student enrollment of approximately 873 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The District serves 13 municipalities, including the City of Neillsville, and covers 300 square miles. The District employs 135 teachers and support staff members, with an operational budget of $12.4M in Fund 10 and $21.7M in all funds. In 2022, the District passed a $12M referendum to address aging infrastructure and renovate the facility. The upgrades are in progress and slated for completion in 2025. The District is administered by a five member school board and operates with pupil costs that are below state average.

The School District of Neillsville prides itself on offering excellent educational and professional development opportunities, with a culture born of small-town values and a desire to work together to thoughtfully plan for the future. The School District of Neillsville has a strong, extended school community with overwhelming pride and a committed staff who share a passion for teaching and learning. The District, in an active partnership with families and the community, prepares all students for academic achievement and lifetime success. The School District of Neillsville offers a comprehensive program of studies for their students, which includes support and enrichment services for every level of student need. A wide range of co-curricular and after-school activities is also offered, including summer school.

Visit the School District of Neillsville Website for more information:
https://www.neillsville.k12.wi.us/

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
1. Cover letter (stating interest and unique qualifications for the position) be sure to save the name of the district in the document title
2. Full resume/vitae
3. Three current letters of recommendation
4. Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters

Tentative Search Timeline – All Application Materials Due By: January 30, 2025
  • Week of February 10, 2025
  • Week of February 17, 2025
  • Week of February 24, 2025
  • Early March, 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 School District of Neillsville Superintendent search contact:
Scott Winch, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates Email: scottwinch@hyasearch.com

 

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Christina Mellen