Seymour Public Schools 98 Bank Street Seymour, CT 06483 An invitation to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools Yashu Putorti, Chairman James Garofalo Kristen Harmeling Jay Hatfield Peter Kubik Jennifer Magri Allison Sobieski Fred Stanek Ed Strumello Board of Education Town and Schools of Seymour Established in 1850, the town of Seymour prides itself on its complete transformation from a waning mill town into a vibrant and prosperous center for business, industry, and community. Seymour is a wonderful place for families, offering good schools, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of civic organizations and activities that allow residents of all ages to get involved in the town. The town’s population stands at about 16,500 people and there are numerous annual festivals and events that bring Seymour residents together. . Seymour Public Schools Seymour is a small school district of about 2,000 students that serves all public school children from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. The Seymour community places great importance on its schools and student learning is the highest priority. The schools offer a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes good teaching and best practices. The schools offer career and college prep courses and many special services in support of families to ensure that every student has the necessary resources to succeed. . The Seymour Public School District runs four schools. Chatfield-LoPresti and Bungay Elementary Schools serve students from kindergarten through the 5th grade, with the town’s prekindergarten program served by the former. Seymour Middle School serves students from the 6th through the 8th grade, and students in grades 9-12 attend Seymour High School. The district values technology education and the Unified Arts, with a number of offerings for students of all levels. . . In the past year, Seymour High School received continued accreditation, without any warnings and with numerous commendations, from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges decennial evaluation. The school has been named to the College Board’s 7th Annual Advanced Placement Honor Roll, in recognition of its increased offerings of AP courses for students, while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students who earn AP exam scores of 3 or higher and have placed #1 in the statewide assessment for Business Management and CADD. . Announcement of Vacancy The Seymour Board of Education seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of Superintendent of Schools and invites qualified and interested candidates to apply. Cooperative Educational Services Executive Searches will facilitate the search on behalf of the Board of Education. The Search Committee expects the new superintendent to assume responsibility of the office during the 2017-18 school year. . Compensation The Seymour Public Schools Board of Education expects to offer a successful candidate an employment contract based on a compensation package commensurate with the new Superintendent qualifications, credentials, and experience. . .