,

Stan F. Mack II

Dr. David Gundlach Deputy Superintendent

Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Business Services

Susan Schnorr

Dr. Andrew Jones

920.424.0160

920.424.0296

920.424.0124

920.424.0120

920.424.0296

Superintendent of Schools

Lori Miron

Executive Director of Administration

215 S. Eagle Street P. O. Box 3048 l Oshkosh, WI 54903 l 920.424.0395 l www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2017 Media Contact: Stan Mack, Superintendent (920) 424-0160

Oshkosh community identifies 12 key characteristics for next superintendent Thank you to all who helped develop candidate profile Oshkosh, WI – The Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Oshkosh community for participating in its superintendent search and helping develop the candidate profile. Over 500 educators, students, business leaders and community members participated in stakeholder meetings and/or completed two online surveys. This feedback was used to create a candidate profile and determine the characteristics that the Oshkosh community desires in a superintendent; to be used in advertising the position and for recruiting candidates who match the criteria. The Board of Education reviewed all of the feedback received and used it to finalize the candidate profile. Based on the input provided, the following 12 criteria were identified and deemed most important for the next superintendent (in no particular order):            

Inspires trust and self-confidence, models high standards, possesses excellent people skills and presents a positive image of the district. Is a strong communicator; speaking, listening and writing. Is comfortable leading innovation and reform efforts. Willing to listen to input, but is a decision maker with the ability to develop and communicate a vision of quality education. Has previous experience that will benefit the long-term financial health of the district. Demonstrates commitment to community visibility with high interest in a broad range of community groups and organizations. Has the ability to develop and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between the business community and the school district. Has experience recruiting and maintaining exceptional staff for the district and schools. Promotes a positive and professional environment for district employees and the Board of Education. Is strongly committed to a “student first” philosophy in all decisions. Possesses the leadership skills required to respond to the challenges presented by an ethnically and culturally diverse community. Possesses the ability to enhance student performance, especially in identifying and closing or narrowing the gaps in student achievement.

The superintendent search process is being led by Ray & Associates, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a firm specializing in searches for educational executive leadership services. To learn more about the search process visit oshkosh.k12.wi.us/home/superintendent-search. The application will close on January 17, 2018 and finalists will be invited to interview during the month of February. The board’s goal is to hire the district’s next leader by March 2018. ###

About the OASD: The Oshkosh Area School District is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving 10,000 students and operating 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, two high schools, two charter schools and an eAcademy. Building community through education, the mission of the Oshkosh Area School District is to create citizens who are critical, creative thinkers, responsible in their actions, and committed to learning for life by working together with families and communities. For more information visit www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us. ###