Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Search

HOMASVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH Application Deadline: March 24, 2022 Interviews: April 11-18, 2022 Superintendent Begins: July 2022

About Thomasville City Schools The mission of Thomasville City Schools (TCS) is to provide equitable learning in which all students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and ignite curiosity in an ever-changing world.

Additionally, the system's $3.2 million energy saving project this spring will include new energy efficient HVAC units at Thomasville High, portions of Thomasville Middle, and Thomasville Elementary.

The school system's goal is to ensure that students are college and career ready and are provided with a secure learning environment.

TCS believes individualized education promotes a lifelong desire to learn. A sensory room was added to Thomasville Elementary to better serve special needs students.

TCS promotes life long learning through the use of technology and a number of preparatory programs. The system has partnered with Coastal Alabama Community College to offer dual enrollment classes that include career technical classes as well as college prep classes. TCS also is a 1:1 technology system.

For school safety, TCS updated and installed new cameras throughout the district. Also, each school and the central office features an electronic door system and up-to-date technology infrastructure system.

The TCS three-year average College and Career Readiness score has improved from 58% to 87% while maintaining a graduation rate above 90%.

With maintaining a conducive learning environment at the forefront, TCS has made considerable investments into each of its school buildings including new LED lighting throughout the system and smart technology boards in all classrooms.

At TCS, education is considered a partnership involving the home, the community and schools. The system partners with the City of Thomasville for student resource officer needs as well as for grounds maintenance.

TCS proudly continues to work with stakeholders to improve student achievement and help students reach their potential of becoming caring, competent, responsible citizens.

Our Community The city of Thomasville is located in Clarke County, Alabama. Thomasville has a population of approximately 4,026.

Founded as a late 19th-century railroad town, the city has transitioned over the course of more than a century into a 21st-century commercial hub known as "Southwest Alabama's Success Story."

Clarke County has highway and interstate accessibility including US-43, US-84, and US-80 connecting to I-65, I-20/59, I-10, and I-85, putting Thomasville within a 100-mile radius of neighboring urban centers.

Thomasville concentrates not only on the attraction of business and industry, but also retention, expansion and creation. From award-winning local restaurants, to historical attractions such as the A.L. Martin and Kathryn Tucker Windham Museums, to entertainment offered locally through annual festivals, theatrical productions, concerts, sports and more, Thomasville offers something for everyone.

The city of Thomasville has seven parks with several sports fields, courts and playgrounds for outdoor adventurers to enjoy. Its latest attraction is an 18-hole golf course with a remodeled club house. The city also features The Marketplace, a 30+ vendor mall offering a variety of retailers from boutiques to antique goods.

By the Numbers Schools High Schools

Demographics 1

Middle Schools

1

Elementary Schools

1

Transportation

White

38%

Certified

100

Black

50%

Classified

56

Asian

<1%

Ed. Specialist Degree

American Indian

<1%

Master's Degree

64

Other

11%

Bachelor's Degree

29

Free/Reduced Lunch

Average Daily Ridership

449

Number of Bus Routes

11

Number of Buses

Personnel

14

National Board

64.4%

Total Enrollment 1,056

4

4

Financial Total Budget: $13.7 million Fund equity: 2.5 months

Instruction

66%

Auxiliary

11%

Operations

9%

General Administration

7%

Other

7%

Federal 64% Local 13%

Local 22% Other 1%

AASB School System Snapshot View school system snapshot for Thomasville City Schools.

https://bit.ly/thomasvillesnapshot

Search for an Outstanding Leader The Thomasville Board of Education is seeking a skilled, experienced leader with a proven track record of improving student success.

Desired traits include:

Demonstrated ability to improve student achievement Visionary and goal oriented Willing to listen Able to generate support from community groups A skilled leader Strong communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS Alabama law requires the superintendent be chosen for general fitness and character and that he or she be knowledgeable in school administration. The successful applicant should have or be eligible for the appropriate certification to serve as a superintendent in Alabama and must hold at least a master's degree. He or she must have at least three successful years of experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor or superintendent in the last five years; at least five years’ experience in public school work; administrative experience; demonstrated ability in group dynamics and working with people of varying backgrounds and interests; the ability to view all aspects of issues and deal fairly with differing views; demonstrated knowledge of school finance, educational research and research methods; ability to delegate authority; and have a good character, high moral standing and integrity.

SALARY The salary range will be $120,000 to $132,000.

SEARCH TIMELINE Application deadline: Interviews: Superintendent Begins:

Application Process This search is being conducted by the Alabama Association of School Boards. All applications will be taken through Frontline, AASB’s online application system, by visiting Applitrack.com/alabamaschoolboards/onlineapp.

If this is your first time applying for an AASB-led search 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. You also must have an official transcript sent directly to AASB from the institution that granted the highest degree.

If you have previously applied to an AASB-led search 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. You may email SuperintendentSearch@AlabamaSchoolBoards.org to have AASB upload the official copy of your transcript if it is not yet part of your online file; it is not necessary to have another copy sent.

A search committee will review all applications and recommend finalists to the school board. The board may interview some or all of the finalists.

State law requires that these interviews be public.

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

Applications must be completed and transcripts received by:

March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022 April 11 - April 18, 2022 July 2022

FOR MORE INFORMATION: For additional information, contact Dr. Terry Jenkins at 334-332-1253 or jterryjenkins@gmail.com