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Knippa ISD
Title: Superintendent/CEO
Deadline for receipt of materials: October 11, 2005
Vacancy Status:
- Superintendent/CEO - Dr. David Rueda
- Consultants - Mayo Neyland, Paul Curtis, and Larry Blair
- District Brochure
Qualifications & Characteristics
The superintendent, as chief executive officer (CEO), is accountable to the Board of Trustees, which expects the CEO to be the education leader of Knippa ISD. The CEO works closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement policies and programs designed to carry out the district's mission.
In concert with the staff, students, and the community, the Board of Trustees has identified certain characteristics and qualifications as highly desirable in a CEO:
Comfortable in the culture of a small, rural farming community and district
Hard worker who willingly pitches in and does whatever is needed to get things accomplished in a timely manner
Assertive, decisive problem solver who can make and support tough decisions
Creative fiscal manager who can generate alternative sources of funding and effectively prioritize the allocation of scarce resources
Experienced district administrator and classroom teacher who puts student learning and welfare first
Confident leader with a proven record of building successful teams and working collaboratively with different groups
"People" person with a sense of humor and easy manner who motivates staff and students to excel by his or her presence, support, and positive example
Mature educator with the wisdom to learn and honor the traditions of the community and district and integrate that history into the decision-making process
Accessible to all patrons and actively involved in activities throughout the district and community
Able to work in partnership with a Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation
Person of integrity with high moral standards and personal ethics
Mission
The Board of Trustees of Knippa ISD is committed to developing self-confident students who master or exceed basic skills and develop leadership abilities, patriotism, and good citizenship.
The objectives will be accomplished through the involvement of community, staff, administration, and the school board by developing a plan which recognizes all students' abilities and teaches to those abilities. Students' achievement will be measured by high mastery of achievement test, their positive attitudes toward school and positive feedback from the community. This enables our students to achieve their own goals and expectations, to have self-esteem, and to become productive members of society.
About Us
THE COMMUNITY
Knippa is located approximately 75 miles west of San Antonio, and bounded by the hill country to the north, and the winter garden area to the south. The estimated resident population is 1,000.
Knippa is a vigorous agricultural region, providing diverse and bountiful crops and produce. Several rock quarries employ a large number of workers in the unincorporated community.
U.S. Highway 90 and the BNSF railroad are the major arteries through the area and have been an integral part of the community. Former graduates have become prominent leaders in military, medical, civil service, religion, education, political and corporate fields and support "the little school that can make a difference."
THE DISTRICT
Founded in 1898, Knippa Independent School District (ISD) is located in the central portion of Uvalde County in southwest Texas.
Recently Knippa became a "bedroom city" for nearby Uvalde and attracts parents of school-age children. The 2005-06 school year shows a record number of 280 students in the one-school district, grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Knippa ISD has consistently scored high on state testing, and has been awarded exemplary or recognized since state testing began. An active extra-curricular schedule with a full slate of sports and UIL literary activities is ongoing. Both secondary and elementary level academic squads are consistent winners or runner-ups and field a number of students at the regional and state meets.
Knippa ISD graduates have received a large number of TILF scholarships offered to qualifying state meet participants and medalists.
The guidance of a united school board and administrative staff has implanted the roots of a fruitful operation. The legacy of high ideals and standards make the future of Knippa ISD optimistic.
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