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Show B-10 Education. EDUCATION EDITOR: Frank Fisher 649-9014 ext.118 educatlon@parkrecord.com THE PARK RECORD www.parkrecord.com WED/THURS/FRI, MARCH 28-30, 2007 Can District afford top superintendent? Utah History teacher of the year The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History seeks nominations for the annual Utah History Teacher of the Year.The award is designed to promote and celebrate the teaching of American history in classrooms across the United States. It honors one American history teacher from each state and U.S. territory. This year, K-6 teachers are eligible for the nomination. The state winner is selected on experience in teaching American history for at least three years; career commitment, creativity and imagination in the classroom and close attention to documents, artifacts, and historic materials. State winners receive a $1,000 honorarium and will be entered in the National History Teacher of the Year competition. The nomination deadline is April 30. For more information, contact Robert Austin, Utah Coordinator, at 801-538-7708 or robert.austin@schools.utah.gov. Attractive salary and benefit package attracts top job candidates By FRANK FISHER Of the Record staff Arguably the most important person to the future direction of the Park City School District will be the new superintendent, who will likely be hired in April. But the district currently in financial hardship and looking for ways to cut costs, whether the district should offer fewer incentives to the new superintendent, keeping in line with district personnel, who are already seeing cuts in benefits, or pay world-class wages to insure the very best possible candidate has become a controversial subject. The brochure advertising the superintendent opening, offers a "competitive package to be negotiated, commensurate with qualifications, and a salary of $130,000 minimum, plus annual performance bonus. The benefits include, but are not limited to, health, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, Utah State retirement program, generous professional development allowance, tax sheltered annuity, and possible housing or allowance." Richard Stowell, the executive director of the Utah School Boards Association, who was asked by the district to conduct the superintendent search,said, "The salary range is fairly competitive for a district similar in size to Park City's," but Stowell added, "The real challenge is finding affordable housing in Park City." He said he considered resorts such as Vail and Tclluride, Colorado. "Most applicants felt the board was being very reasonable with salary and competitive. That attracted the good candidates who did apply." "We had 26 applicants. It's basically unheard of, having that many," Stowell said. The field has been narrowed to eight finalists, who are currently being interviewed. The candidate who is hired will replace acting superintendent Tom Van Gordcr, who was willing to take on the position until a new superintendent could be found. Stowell has conducted many superintendent searches for Utah school districts. And he knows how important the job is. "The superintendent is like the CEO in a major corporation,11 he said. "The success and vision of a school system begins with a strong superintendent. It's crucial - leadership, vision, strength and abilities. Leadership for the whole school system." Bob Burns head of the Park City Education Association commented, "I have seen seven superintendents in my tenure, with three interim superintendents. In some instances, the interim superintendent has been more effective." He didn't want to speculate on reasons for the seemingly high turnover rate. "It is critical that the new superintendent comes in finding out as much about the district as possible before implementing an agenda," Burns said. "Park City is a unique school district, the dynamics are different here. The new superintendent should seek information from the district administration, custodians, first-year teachers to 30-year teachers, then assimilate all the information with a collective view - then start moving forward. I see the major issues as morale, budgeting and construction." Burns was not familiar with typical superintendent compensation, but did say he would like to see teachers get the same housing stipend offered the superintendent, making it possible for them to live in Park City. Stowell was not surprised at the high number of qualified superintendent applicants. "That's a tribute to all of you folks in Park City, the way the whole community and the Education Foundation have been so supportive. Also the board, who I regard as one of the finest. Park City has an outstanding curriculum. Everybody in the country knows about the outstanding academics." Treasure Mountain Dance team makes Nationals Treasure Mountain International School Dance Team has received superior ratings at three Utah competitions. The team traveled to Disneyland, where they represented Park City at the Nationals. Pictured from, left to right: Belle Arnone, Mary Jones, and Natalie Star, back: Teara Adams, Emily Leslie, Amanda Gold, and Courtney Luttmer Host families needed for exchange students Summit County families are needed as host families for high school students 15 to 18 years old. Students speak English, have spending money and carry accident and health insurance. The Pacific Intercultural Exchange currently has programs ranging from one semester to a full academic year. P.I.E. area representatives match students with host families through interests, lifestyles and an informal in-home meeting. P.I.E. is a non-profit educational organization designated by the U.S. Department of State.The agency also has travel/study program opportunities available for American high school students as well as community volunteer opportunities working with area host families, students and schools. For more information, call P.I.E., toll-free, at 866-546-1402. COURTESY OFTREASURE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DANCE TEAM NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Has Your Realtor Skown You These? Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools Accredited and Candidate member schools and Subscriber Schools admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 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