Superintendent Search
GFW Public Schools has selected South Central Service Cooperative to lead the search for a superintendent. The community is encouraged to participate in building a superintendent profile to support the school board in selecting a superintendent.
Superintendent Search Questionnaire
The GFW School Board is searching for a superintendent for GFW Public Schools. The board is asking district stakeholders to complete a short survey to help them make an informed decision on what skills and focuses the new superintendent should have.
Anticipated Timeline (UPDATED July 3rd)
June 26-July 5 | Board Planning, engaging the community/staff/students through online survey. Create a profile of attributes for the new superintendent. Advertise, recruit, and accept applications. Screening of candidates. |
July 11/12 | Board Members provided time to review all candidate applications – confidential and board members only. |
July 15 | Regular school board meeting: SCSC Consultants present candidate profile report and make recommendation on candidates to interview. Board approves candidates to interview. |
July 18 | Candidate interviews, consider board offer or to bring back top candidates for a final interview. |
July 22 | Special school board meeting to approve new superintendent contract. |
Job Posting
Position Description
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) Public Schools is seeking an interim Superintendent as of July 16, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must possess licensure as a Superintendent in the State of Minnesota or demonstrate their ability to secure licensure by July 16, 2024. Previous experience as a superintendent is preferred but not required.
The GFW Schools Office is located in Gibbon, Minnesota approximately 65 miles southwest of Eden Prairie. The GFW School District serves the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax and Winthrop. It serves approximately 615 students in PreK-12th grade programs.
Job Requirements
Manage school district operations to include leadership over multiple buildings.
Provide solid day to day management of financial and personnel resources
Strong communication skills
Understanding of school finance
Ability to lead teams and groups of people for the future planning of GFW Schools
Construction/Project oversight
Salary and Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package based upon candidate’s background and experience.
Application Deadline
July 5, 2024 – 12:00 p.m.
Application Information
Send cover letter, resume, license copy, and a minimum of three letters of reference to: superintendentapplication@mnscsc.org
Contact:
Jeff Bertrang
2075 Lookout Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Phone: (507)766-9637
Email bertrangconsulting@gmail.com