Superintendent

The Board of Education for Franklin Public Schools, Franklin, Nebraska, is seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2025.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 289

Location: 50 miles southeast of Kearney

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The Board seeks a Superintendent who possesses the following leadership and personal qualities:

• A community-minded leader that is open-minded with a high level of integrity and able to collaborate with stakeholders

• Someone with strong communication and public relations skills that is accessible and involved throughout the community

• Someone with energy and enthusiasm to build positive morale

• Someone with a vision and strategy to recruit and retain staff

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: November 14, 2024 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Education selects finalists: November 26, 2024
• Interviews with the Board of Education: December 3rd & 4th, 2024
• Board meeting to approve new hire: December 9, 2024
• Start date: July 1, 2025