Rudyard Area Schools: Superintendent Vacancy
The Rudyard Area School District Board of Education located in Rudyard, Michigan, is in search of a new District Superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Rudyard Area School District is a rural District located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The District includes the communities of Rudyard, Trout Lake, Dafter, Kinross, and Kincheloe. The District is composed of one building with an Elementary (PreK-6) School and Middle/High School (7-12). The District has a total student population of approximately 621 students. The District has a safe, clean, and well-maintained physical environment.
The Rudyard Area School District is known for its supportive, accepting, and collaborative environment. Not only does the District have an outstanding staff, but exceptional students as well. The District places a strong emphasis on student opportunities and experiences. The District has high achieving athletic teams, and award winning programs in Band and Chorus.
The Rudyard Area School District Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent candidate who is strong, organized, yet personable. The successful candidate shall be someone who will lead the Rudyard Area School District into maintaining fiscal longevity while continuing to promote excellence in education. The right candidate will also be very community oriented in regards to promoting and representing the District.
Salary and Contract Information:
The Board of Education will offer a comprehensive contract. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the skills, education, and experience of the successful candidate. A preliminary salary range of $95,000 - $110,000 has been established.
District Data
* Enrollment – 621 Students * Foundation Grant per Pupil -$8700.00
* Teachers - 42 * Annual Operating Budget - $11,000,000
* Administrators – 3 * Revenue $11,000,000
* Directors - 3 * Expenses – $11,000,000
* Counselors/Social Workers - 3 * Projected Fund Balance – 1,600,000
* Paraprofessionals - 11 * Tax Base - $70,000,000
* Office Staff – 6 * Non-Homestead Levy – 18.0
* Support Staff - 22 * Debt Retirement – $3,850,000
* School Buildings - 1
Board of Education
John Rogers, President – 1 year
Marv LaLone, Vice President – 3 years
Juanita Steikar, Secretary – 7 years
Karen Perkins, Treasurer – 1 year
Doug Besteman, Trustee – 3 years
Michelle Coffey, Trustee – 7 years
Karen Sprague, Trustee – 11 years
Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 2022.
Rudyard Area Schools
Superintendent Search
11185 W. 2nd Street
Rudyard, MI 49780
Questions regarding the search or the position may be directed to Alicia Hesselink. Rudyard Area School District Administrative Assistant, at ahesseli@eupschools.org or 906-478-3771 Ext. 2061.
Search Timeline
*Application deadline April 1, 2022
*Selection of candidate to interview by April 15, 2022
*First round of interviews May 2-6, 2022
*Make offer and negotiate contract May 9, 2022
* Board approval date May 16, 2022
* Candidate’s start date July 1, 2022
*Search timeline is tentative and may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances.
The Rudyard Area School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or and other legally protected characteristic, in its program and activities, including employment opportunities.