Escambia County Schools CSFO Search

Escambia County Schools

CSFO Search Application Deadline: April 23, 2022 Interviews: May 9-12, 2022 CSFO Begins: July 1, 2022

About Escambia County Schools Escambia County Schools (ECS) offers a comprehensive instructional program that provides students with rigorous academic and extra-curricular opportunities. Faculty and staff are committed to developing career and college ready graduates with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the 21st Century.

As evidenced by the system's "B' grade on the State Accountability Report Card, ECS is proud of its diverse academic offerings designed to meet students' unique learning needs and interests. Dual enrollment agreements with higher-ed institutions such as Coastal Alabama Community College and Reid State Technical College allow students an opportunity to earn college credit with no tuition due from their families. The University of Alabama and Troy University also work with ECS students to provide an opportunity to earn college credit while attending high school.

ECS is home to five pre-K programs and offers gifted programs at all schools. A curriculum specialist works closely with the system's teachers to deliver quality education to all students and raise student achievement.

Through its 1:1 Technology Initiative and with the support of the system's technology coach, ECS equips

students with the vital skills required to succeed in today's technology-driven society. The system also offers an extensive career tech program featuring more than a dozen concentration areas, from TV production to fire-fighting to culinary arts. Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, the system will add information technology/computer science and EMR & EMT certification to its career tech offerings.

Students also are challenged to fulfill their potential outside the classroom. ECS strives to help develop and provide opportunities for students to showcase and build their talents in the arts, athletics, band, and a variety of other interests.

Student safety and well-being is a top priority for ECS, which provides school resource officers in all feeder patterns and school nurses in all schools.

The system also has cultivated partnerships with local and county law enforcement agencies as well as strong relationships with city and county officials and state lawmakers.

ECS prides itself on maintaining a physical environment conducive to learning. In addition to excellent facilities, the system offers full-time maintenance staff, continuous improvements and renovations and new construction projects.

Our Community Escambia County is located in southwest Alabama on the Florida border, just a short drive from the beautiful beaches along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. The county encompasses 951 square miles with a population of roughly 38,000. Named after the Creek word "Shambia", meaning clear water, the Conecuh River flows through the eastern portion of the county.

There is an abundance of beautiful scenery and outdoor spaces available, providing residents and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the many adventures of nature. In addition to local parks and a splash pad area for children and families to enjoy, Little River State Forest offers canoeing, birdwatching, swimming and fishing. The Poarch Creek Indian Reservation, the only recognized Native American group in the state of Alabama, hosts the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Pow Wow annually.

The city of Brewton is the seat of Escambia County government and the location of the Escambia County Board of Education. Brewton is home to two of the largest mills in the county -- T.R. Miller Mill Company andGeorgia Pacific. Escambia County's largest city, Atmore, was ranked one of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Alabama. Atmore is home to the Wind Creek Hotel & Casino, which draws visitors from across the state and the region. Both Atmore and Brewton have Coastal Alabama Community College campuses, with the main campus located in Brewton.

By the Numbers Schools

Demographics

High Schools

3

Middle Schools

2

White

52%

Elementary Schools

4

Black

41%

K-8

1

American Indian

4%

Alternative

1

Career Readiness

1

Other

3%

Transportation Average Daily Ridership 2926 Number of Bus Routes Number of Buses

77 4

Bus Shops

2

Certified

330

Classified

302

Master's degree or higher

52%

Financial Free/Reduced Lunch

52.7%

Total Budget: $78.4 million Fund Balance: $21.4 million with 6.69 months operating reserves

56%

Instruction

109

Mechanics

Personnel

7%

Administration

Total Enrollment 4,073

Operation & Maintenance

14%

Auxiliary Services

12%

Debt Service

2%

Capital Outlay

1%

Other

8%

State 38%

Federal 36% Local 17%

Per-Pupil Expenditure: $10,930 School System Snapshot View School System Snapshot for Escambia County Schools

Visit: bit.ly/ECSsnapshot

Our Search for a CSFO

Application Process The Alabama Association of School Boards is assisting Escambia County Board of Education in the collection of applicants for their CSFO position. All applications will be taken through Frontline, AASB’s online application system, Applitrack.com/alabamaschoolboards/onlineapp .

The Escambia County Board of Education is seeking a skilled, goal-oriented Chief School Financial Officer to work with the superintendent and board to build upon the strengths of this well-performing school system.

Desired skills and traits include: Experience with NextGen software system Certified Public Accountant Ability to listen Ability to multitask Ability to think outside the box Ability to work with and generate support from the board Ability to work with the superintendent to meet system goals Strong analytical and problem-solving skills High degree of ethics and professionalism Skilled in making budget-driven decisions

SALARY Base salary will be $105,364 and negotiated based on qualifications and years of successful experience.

SEARCH TIMELINE Application Deadline: Interviews: CSFO Begins:

April 23, 2022 May 9-12, 2022 July 1, 2022

If this is your first time applying via Frontline, you must first create a user account and password.

Next, log in, complete the online profile, choose to apply for this search and upload a resume and cover letter. You also must have an official transcript sent directly to AASB from the institution that granted the highest degree.

If you have previously applied and already have a Frontline account, simply log in, choose to apply for this search, answer the questions specific to this search and upload a cover letter.

The board may interview some or all of the applicants. State law requires that these interviews be public.

Applications must be completed and transcripts received by April 23, 2022.

SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO: Alabama Association of School Boards P.O. Box 4980 Montgomery, AL 36103-4980 or SuperintendentSearch@AlabamaSchoolBoards.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For additional information, contact Adrienne Edwards at 334-277-9700 or Aedwards@AlabamaSchoolBoards.org.