Ozark City Schools CSFO Search

Ozark City Schools

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Application Deadline: July 15, 2024 Interviews: July 29 - August 9 CSFO Start Date: August 2024

About Ozark City Schools Ozark City Schools (OCS) is a dynamic and forward-thinking school system dedicated to providing high-quality education to its students. We are committed to fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence, personal growth, and social development.

Our robust academic programs emphasize both core subjects and extracurricular activities. Our schools have implemented award-winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) initiatives, ensuring students are well-prepared for the technological advancements of the future.

Our students learn real-world skills and have the opportunity to earn business certifications through the Alabama Simulated Workplace Initiative that allows every CTE program to operate as a student-led business with job responsibilities, uniforms and payroll.

OCS is also recognized for its efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Our system has implemented various programs aimed at supporting students' mental and emotional well-being, including counseling services and anti-bullying initiatives. These efforts ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and valued within the school community.

In addition to its academic achievements, Ozark City Schools places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and athletic programs. We boast a variety of sports teams and clubs that have achieved significant success at regional and state levels.

Furthermore, our schools are committed to offering professional development for teachers.

We ensure educators are equipped with the latest teaching strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of their students.

These programs are designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and physical fitness, contributing to the well-rounded development of students.

By focusing on academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and student wellbeing, our system has created a nurturing and empowering environment for all students.

Our Community Nestled in the heart of Dale County, the City of Ozark is a charming community full of southern hospitality and unique opportunities. Recognized as the home of Fort Novosel, Ozark benefits from it’s rich partnership with the military community. Its convenient location offers easy access to several metropolitan areas in the South and the beautiful sugar sand beaches of Florida. Named one of the friendliest cities in the South, Ozark is ready to welcome its next CSFO with open arms.

Ozark is committed to positive economic growth and fostering a sense of “community unity.” The community places a high priority on education, understanding that the future lies in the hands of today’s youth. From kindergarten through college, Ozark's educational focus ensures a strong foundation for all students.

The city offers a delightful mix of local shops and stores, providing quality and variety that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. A diverse array of community events attracts visitors and instills pride among residents, including the Dowling Museum/Ann Rudd Art Center and the 92-acre Ed Lisenby Lake.

With warm temperatures year-round, Ozark is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and hunters. The area boasts rivers, creeks, lakes, a golf course, and trails for walking, birding, and mountain biking. Ozark's natural beauty and vibrant community make it an ideal place to live, work, and visit.

By the Numbers Demographics

Schools High Schools

1

Middle Schools

1

Intermediate Schools

1

Elementary Schools

1

Career Center

1

Alternative

1

White

52%

Black

40%

Hispanic

1%

Asian

1%

Certified

≈300

Classified

≈50

Total Employees

≈350

Financial Total Budget: $31.5 million

Other

Transportation

6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Average Daily Ridership 1,500 Number of Bus Routes

Personnel

37

77%

Total Enrollment 2,005

Fund equity: $5.8 million Instruction

69%

Administrative

8%

Capital Outlay

5%

Other

18%

State 70%

Local 29.8% Fed. <1%

Per-Pupil Expenditure: $12,763

School System Snapshot View School System Snapshot for Ozark City Schools.

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Duties and Qualifications Alabama law requires school boards to have a bondable chief school financial officer (CSFO) who works under the direct supervision of the local superintendent of education but shall have a fiduciary responsibility to the local board of education. The CSFO is responsible for the financial management system that ensures proper accountability for funds administered by a local board of education and its schools and is required by law to perform, at a minimum, each of the following duties: Verify the receipt of all funds to which the local board of education may be entitled by law or which may come into its possession for public school purposes.

Verify the payment of such funds and such payments to occur only on written order of the local superintendent of education.

The law also requires the successful applicant have: at least three years of experience in a business-related field; successful completion of course certification requirements within the first three years of employment; and one or more of the professional requirements listed below: Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with a concentration in a business-related curriculum, accounting, finance, business administration, etc., including at least 9 semester hours in accounting.

Hold a MBA or other graduate degree in a businessrelated field from a regionally accredited institution; Be a Certified Public Accountant; or Hold a baccalaureate degree in a concentration other than a business-related curriculum but have at least 24 semester hours of business-related courses, with at least 18 hours in the following courses (or course equivalents):

Keep an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures and provide such information to the local superintendent and the local board.

Make reports as may be required by law, by the local board of education, or by rules and regulations of the State Board of Education.

Personally notify, in writing, each board member and the local superintendent of education of any financial transaction of the local board of education which the chief school financial officer deems to be non-routine,

Principles of Accounting I (3 semester hours) Principles of Accounting II (3 semester hours) Intermediate Accounting (3 semester hours) Cost Accounting (3 semester hours) Governmental Accounting (3 semester hours) Financial Management (3 semester hours) General Management (3 semester hours) Business (or Organizational) Communications (3 semester hours)

unusual, without legal authorization, or not in compliance with the fiscal management policies of the board. The notification shall be recorded in the minutes of the board by the president of the local board of education.

Continuing Education Once certified, a CSFO is required to complete 18 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each fiscal year. CPE credit may be received through the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) or the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Documentation for CPE credit approved for other professional organizations may be submitted to the University of Alabama, College of Continuing Studies, for recognition as acceptable CPE credit.

Search for a Visionary Leader

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

The Ozark City Board of Education is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Chief School Financial Officer and work efficiently with the superintendent and board in building and maintaining a high-performing school system.

Desired skills and traits: Considerable knowledge of school laws, regulations, and School Board policies and procedures as they apply to finance and payroll services Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to ethics and professionalism.

They should have the ability to direct the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to efficiency and high morale.

Must possess the ability to work effectively with the local superintendent and local board of education to assist and facilitate the accomplishment of school system goals and objectives in both the short-term and long-term

SALARY The salary range for this position is negotiable with experience and qualifications.

SEARCH TIMELINE Application deadline: July 15, 2024 Interviews: July 29 - Aug. 9, 2024 CSFO Start Date: August 2024

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 cover letter.

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.

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