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Buena Vista City Public Schools Superintendent Search

The School Board of Buena Vista City (VA) Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

THE CITY
An independent city of about 6,500 citizens, Buena Vista boasts a beautiful setting along the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Bounded on the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Buena Vista is home to Southern Virginia University as well as several small industries. Interstates I-81 and I-64 conveniently put Roanoke, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and Charlottesville within an hour’s drive.

THE DIVISION
It is the mission of Buena Vista City Public Schools to empower students to reach their fullest educational potentials, discover their strengths and develop visions for their futures.

Budget: $15,951,501.08
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 893
Full Time Personnel:  159
Part Time Personnel: 39
Cost Per Pupil: $16,225
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1 per 19
On Time Graduation Rate: 92.3 %
Schools: The division consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Web Site: https://www.bvcps.net

QUALIFICATIONS
The board has established the following qualifications for the next superintendent of Buena Vista City Public Schools:

• Residency in the school division within a year is required.
• Experience as a principal is required.
• Experience as a superintendent, associate/assistant superintendent, or central office administrator and teaching experience is preferred.
• Students should be the number one priority. Applicant should show a love of students through a commitment to the education, well-being, and safety of all students in our community.
• Ability to relate to a small school division and community.
• A doctorate is preferred.

Leadership and Management Skills:  The successful candidate is a team player who is comfortable with shared decision-making. He or she is a decisive leader, a visionary and a creative thinker.

Personal Characteristics:  The successful candidate is a good leader who is accessible, caring and consistent; confident and accountable.

Board-Superintendent Relations:  The successful candidate mediates and accommodates different perspectives, understands differences between policy and administration and acts accordingly, and is willing to assume a lead role in decision making while keeping the Board informed.

Staff Relations:  The successful candidate creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, maintains open channels of communication, and sets a good example for staff members.

Community Relations:  The successful candidate effectively advocates for the school issues and needs and communicates effectively on private and public levels.  He or she responds to individual concerns in an appropriate manner; promotes business and community involvement in schools.

School Finance:  The successful candidate lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division, offers creative funding solutions and develops and explains rationale for the budget to the Board and local officials.

Areas of Expertise:  The successful candidate must have a willingness to develop and expand expertise in budget and finance, curriculum and instruction, and school reform (e.g. strategic planning, innovation, technology, etc.)

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804)750-8190.

SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by March 14, 2025.

Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.

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Coming Soon: Appomattox County Public Schools Superintendent Search

THE COUNTY
Appomattox County is located in rural central Virginia, covering 342 square miles. Steeped in history and heritage, Appomattox County was the scene of the surrender of the Civil War and is home to the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park and Holliday Lake State Park. The approximate population is 16,800.

THE DIVISION
Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS) provide public education to approximately 2262 students who are enrolled in our four schools in the school division. Those schools include Appomattox Primary School (Preschool – Grade 2), Appomattox Elementary School (Grades 3-5), Appomattox Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Appomattox County High School (Grades 9-12).

Our school division is supported by 425 employees, 185 of whom are teachers. The 2024-2025 budget is $34,342,562 and our on-time graduation rate is 93%. We have been fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education since 2005. We are very proud of our students and staff in ACPS. We welcome you to visit our school division website at https://www.acpsweb.net to learn more about our school division.

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.

Specific position qualifications and the application will be available March 10, 2025.

Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.

Applications for specific positions are linked above when available.

To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Samantha Bosserman, Deputy Executive Director at samantha@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722 ext. 5.

Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the “Eligible List of Division Superintendents” approved by the Virginia Board of Education. The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.

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