Superintendent
Racine Unified School District - Racine, Wisconsin
The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2024, with a base salary range expected to be $225,00 to $260,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated. Located in southeastern Wisconsin, RUSD is the sixth-largest school district in the state, serving more than 16,000 students. The Racine Unified School District consists of 100 square miles. The District has about 3,556 employees, and a general fund budget of $315M. Education is provided in 23 buildings.
The Racine Unified School District prides itself in our culturally diverse schools that prepare our students to thrive in a global community. RUSD offers a variety of choices and programs that create opportunities for all our students to excel, including: state recognized 3- and 4-year-old programs, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, dual language, award-winning fine arts, virtual learning, nationally recognized Career and Technical Education programs, the Academies of Racine and more! Our dedicated and highly educated staff are focused on ensuring all students achieve their highest potential.
The Racine Unified School District community recently supported a $600 million capital improvement plan allowing the district to implement its long-range facilities master plan to provide excellent, modern learning environments for all students. This referendum is providing major improvements to every school in the district and facilitating changes to grade configurations to expand in areas of the community where there is growth and close schools where there is not. Excitement is building as school construction gets underway.
RUSD’s strong partnerships with business and post-secondary institutions has paved the way for the Academies of Racine at Case, Horlick and Park High Schools. Launched in 2016, the Academies prepare students for college and the workforce through small learning communities or pathways that provide real-world experiences with local businesses and professionals. Each pathway prepares students for specific career areas by connecting regular high school coursework to college and career opportunities after graduation. Students select a pathway their freshman year and study it for the next three years, earning college credits and nationally recognized industry certifications along the way. Ten of RUSD’s Academies are nationally certificated through the National Career Academy Coalition.
Racine is a great place to live, work and play! From the beautiful sands of North Beach to the miles of bike trails, to the bustling downtown and the local Racine Zoo overlooking Lake Michigan; there is something for everyone. Located between Milwaukee and Chicago, there is easy access to entertainment, shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
RUSD Vision
To graduate all RUSD students college, career, and life ready.
RUSD Mission
RUSD is dedicated to equitably serving our students through engaging in rich academic, social-emotional, and professional experiences to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be successful adults, employees, and citizens while building collaborative partnerships with families, community, and businesses.
As Raising Racine 2022 was set to sunset at the close of the 2021-2022 school year, RUSD began a year-long four-phase strategic planning process that ensured an intentional and inclusive approach to bringing all voices to the table while making student-centered decisions based on research and data. That process led to our new five-year strategic plan with ambitious goals to guide us forward toward our vision. Strategic Plan 2027 has four strategic priorities and six bold goals.
Strategic Priorities:
Student Success
Climate and Culture
Systems, Accountability and Growth
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
RUSD District Goals
Graduation Ready
Early Literacy
High School Ready
Equitable Academic Outcomes
Enrollment
Technology and Infrastructure
Link to RUSD Strategic Plan: RUSD Strategic Plan 2027
Visit the RUSD Website for more information: Racine Unified School District
Qualifications:
Advanced degree plus administrative certification (eligibility) required
Central Office and/or building administrative experience preferred
Previous superintendent experience preferred
K-12 classroom teaching experience preferred
Eligible for WI Superintendent License
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
Cover letter (stating interest and unique qualifications for the position) - be sure to save the name of the district in the document title
Full resume/vitae
Three current letters of recommendation
Copy of Superintendent license (regardless of state) or evidence of eligibility for Superintendent license
Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters
February 26, 2024: Slate of candidates presented to the Board
March 9, 2024 (Saturday): Board first-round interviews
March 19-20-21, 2024: Finalists Day in the District
March 25, 2024: Board conducts final interviews
March 27, 2024: Board to make decision
July 1, 2024: Superintendent contract formally begins
RUSD posting on the HYA Website: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-racine-wi/
For any questions regarding the Racine Unified School District Superintendent search contact either HYA associate, do not contact RUSD School Board members:
Mike Richie, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com
Sarena Shivers, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: sarenashivers@hyasearch.com