Job Description:
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Lonedell R-XIV Board of Education to conduct a search for their next Superintendent of Schools.  Lonedell R-XIV School District is located in Franklin County (Lonedell) in South Central Missouri.
School District Information:

• Elementary School - (PK-08)

Certified Staff – 29
Student Enrollment – 313

• High School Students (Sent to other districts) – 147
• Total Student Count - 460
• Annual Operating Budget – $ 6,202,674.00
• Total Tax Levy - $3.9417(DS $.5713 included)
• Assessed Valuation - $49,904,971.00
• Reserve Balances – 55.38%
• Administrators – 3
• Support Staff – 30
• MSIP:  Fully Accredited
• District Operated Transportation
• District Contracted Food Service (Chartwell’s)
• District Contracted Substitute Service (Penmac)
• Other Programs:
  • Parents as Teachers Program
  • NJHS/STUCO/TREND/Band/Choir Club/Art Club
  • 5-Day School Week
  • CTA/SRSN School/M.U.S.I.C. Risk Management Award (2023)
  • Sports Booster Club /PTO/Veteran School Board/Community Support

Application Time Line:

• Applications must be received by – Monday, February 10, 2025
• Screening to begin – Ongoing during the application period
• Interviews Tentative Date – Week of February 17-21, 2025
• Anticipated Hire Date – Monday, February 24, 2025
• Contract Begins – July 1, 2025

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Salary Range:  $100,000-$120,000.
• Administrative experience required/ Central Office administrative experience preferred.
• Missouri Superintendent’s Certificate or eligibility thereof required. 
• Board paid health, life, long-term & short-term disability insurance benefits.
• Initial multi-year contract will be considered
• District residency is not required.

Application Guidelines:

• Submit a completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
• Include a cover letter directed to the Lonedell R-XIV Board of Education – Describe reasons for interest in the position and provide a record of significant accomplishments over the past five years.
• Provide evidence of Missouri Superintendent Certificate (copy of certificate).
• Provide transcripts and current placement papers or credentials.
• Include any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.
• Please note that the Selected finalist will provide a copy of his/her most recent background check prior to official employment.

Application Procedure:

• Download application for Lonedell R-XIV on MARE website (www.moare.com)
• Forward application (Email and hard copy!) and support materials to:
  • Lonedell R-XIV Superintendent Search
  • Attn:  Dr. Jamie Burkhart, Search Consultant
  • 34696 Windsor Road
  • Windsor, Missouri 65360
• Other Contact Information:
  • Phone # - (660) 525-0952
  • Fax # - (660) 747-8160
  • Email:  jamiebeth.burkhart@gmail.com

Lonedell R-XIV School District is an equal opportunity employer.  Refer to announcement for contact information.  Applicants are asked to NOT make direct contact with the board of education members. Initial applications will be kept confidential, however, all applications, letters of reference, resumes, transcripts, credentials, etc. for the purpose of this application process will, upon receipt, become the sole property of the Lonedell R-XIV Board of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.