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Smithville ISD

Superintendent

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. ONLY THE LONE FINALIST WILL BE REVEALED.

District Web Site: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/
ESC Region: 13
Timeline:  Approved
Community involvement sessions: Online, In Person: Wednesday, February 24
Application Deadline: April 2
Review of applications:  April 7
First-round interviews: April 14, 16
Follow-up interview preparation: April 17
Second-round interviews: April 22-23
Vote to name finalist: April 30
Vote to hire May 22

 

Mission Statement We serve the community by equipping all students with a quality education that prepares them to be successful in a changing society.
About Community:

Smithville, Texas, is located off State Highway 71 and ten miles southeast of Bastrop in southeastern Bastrop County, and just a short drive from Austin. Smithville’s major industries include, transportation and warehousing, education, health care, and accommodation and food services. It was the site of an annual three-day festival, the Smithville Jamboree.  Smithville ISD is located there.  In addition to serving Smithville, the district also serves, Rosanky, and a small portion of the district extends into Fayette County

 

2021-2022 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 

Accountability Rating: B
Total Number of Schools: 4
Total Students: 

1,780

African American: 6.9%
Hispanic: 33.9%
White: 54.4%
Others: 4.9%
Econ. Disadvantaged: 45.7%
Total FTE Staff: 254.7
Total FTE Teachers: 127.7

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

  1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
  2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
  3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
  4. An experienced financial manager, with bond and construction expeerinece preferred; who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
  5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
  6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.

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