MREA Administrator Search Services
Wesby Schools: Superintendent/K-12 Principal Opening
One of “Montana’s best” Small Class C schools announces an opening for a District Superintendent/K-12 Principal position.
After 39 years in the district and 14 years as Superintendent, Wayne Koterba has announced his retirement and Westby’s Board of Trustees has opened the position.
While Westby is located in the far North Eastern corner of Montana, very few educators are aware of the “full picture” of the community and school that make this an outstanding opening for experienced educational leaders to consider:
While often labeled as ‘remote and isolated’, many are not aware that Westby is only 26 miles from Plentywood, 74 miles from Williston, ND and 145 miles from Regina, Saskatchewan. All travel is on excellent roads. Being only one hour from Williston, ND in particular offers a wide variety of medical, shopping, recreation and dining opportunities that are often overlooked.
Westby’s school and community have repeatedly demonstrated an extremely strong and progressive commitment to education. The school campus and facilities can only be described as outstanding sporting the latest in technology, clean, impeccably maintained facilities which have supported the great success that the district has experienced for decades.
Westby is particularly proud of: High educational standards and outcomes, always making AYP and our last AYP status was 100% in all three schools. Westby school district has up to date technology offerings with ITV capabilities. Extra-curricular offerings include Basketball, Golf, Track and Football (Co-op with Plentywood.
The Westby Board of Trustees is extremely proud of the past 20 years of stable, quality leadership, and the resulting positive climate for teaching and learning, taking place in the District. With a commitment and goal of extending these successes the Board is prepared to offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package to retain the next quality administrator. While the position is listed as “open until filled” potential applicants should contact MREA with details of an extremely generous compensation package with a housing benefit. The district housing is an immaculate 3400 square foot home, 4 bedrooms, and 3 baths with an attached 2 car garage that is located one block from the school.
Please contact the Montana Rural Education Association for more information and full job description details on this outstanding opportunity:
Tom Kelner
MREA’s Administrator Search Consultant
406-431-5723
tkelner@mrea-mt.org
Dave Puyear
MREA Executive Director
406-443-2629
dpuyear@mrea-mt.org
MREA Announces a New Approach to
Superintendent/Administrator Recruitment and Search Services in Meeting the Needs
of Montana Schools
Tom Kelner
MREA Search Consultant
Phone: (406) 431-5723 - E-Mail:tkelner@mrea-mt.org
MREA believes that the recruitment and hiring at the district level district level of the superintendent and other administrative positions is one of the most important roles of the local Board of Trustees. We believe that many local Boards can and should be conducting their own recruitment and searches and that they can be highly effective in doing so without the high fees being paid to outside groups, agencies and individuals.
MREA with the assistance of Dr. Rich Shaffer and Montana State University have developed a series of documents and a menu of options to help schools across Montana with this process.
Local School Boards are encouraged to contact MREA’s Helena office for free consultation, a complete explanation of the program and an outline of the various services available.
Free Guide Walks the Board Through the Process:
MREA and Dr. Shaffer of MSU have developed a free “how-to” guide which clearly explains the various aspects of an effective recruitment and search process.
Limited Search Management and Facilitation Available (at a fraction of what others charge!):
A variety of management and facilitation services are available to assist Montana Schools.
In some cases it may be difficult for the local schools to manage the paperwork and communications or to conduct the necessary background checks on their own. MREA can assist with these responsibilities for a fee that is a fraction of what other groups, agencies and individuals are currently charging for this assistance.
On-Site Facilitator/Expert Assistance:
Although MREA believes that local Boards are in the best position to completely conduct their OWN searches, there may be some circumstances where on-site assistance and facilitation is needed. MREA has agreements with a number of highly experienced educators and consultants to help districts requesting this assistance.
All of the above services are available to Montana Schools on a “sliding scale basis” based on the size of the district and the services requested. …ALL at a fraction of what other groups, agencies and individuals are currently charging! Please contact our Helena office for more details, free consultation and initial assistance with your employment recruitment and search needs.
