(Anita, Iowa) – CAM Assistant School Business Official (SBO)/Board Secretary Stephanie Fluckey reports the CAM and Nodaway Valley Boards of Education have been working diligently to hire a new Superintendent of Schools. The person selected to replace current Superintendent Paul Croghan, will take over beginning July 1, 2025. The CAM School Board, Fluckey says, thanks the many community members who have taken the time to meet in person or submit their thoughts through the web platform. The Board will continue to gather input from stakeholders throughout the search process. At this point in the process, Fluckey says, the Board has identified the following characteristics that they seek in a new Superintendent of Schools:

Key Leadership Qualities

• Student-Centered Decision Maker: Prioritizes student success and well-being in every decision while maintaining fairness and inclusivity.
• Strong and Transparent Communicator: Provides clear, honest, and timely communication with all stakeholders to build trust and ensure alignment.
• Approachable and Visible: Actively engaged in schools and the community, attending events, visiting classrooms, and being accessible to students, staff, and families.
• Consensus-Builder: Unites divided communities, fostering collaboration and creating a shared vision for the district’s future.
• Financially Responsible Leader: Ensures fiscal responsibility while strategically planning for the district’s long-term financial and facility needs.

Experience and Expertise

• Board and Community Relations: Experienced in working with school boards, staff, and community members to build productive and cooperative relationships.
• School Finance and Budget Management: Skilled in maximizing funding, managing tight budgets, and ensuring long-term financial stability.
• Facilities Planning and Oversight: Understands long-term infrastructure needs and can navigate past facility challenges and bond issues.
• Staff Recruitment and Retention: Implements strategies to attract and retain high-quality educators in a competitive rural market.
  

  CAM logo

  

Personal Attributes

• Community-Driven: Fully integrates into the district, engaging with residents and understanding the values and needs of each community.
• Compassionate and Supportive: Fosters a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration among students, staff, and the community.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Handles challenges with composure, problem-solving skills, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Preferred Background

• Educational Leadership Experience: Prior experience as a superintendent or senior district administrator, ideally in a rural or multi-community setting.
• Commitment to Long-Term Stability: Stakeholders seek a leader who will invest in the district and provide consistent leadership for the future.

The position will be advertised through the Iowa Association of School Boards, the School Administrators of Iowa, IowaWORKS, the McPherson & Jacobson website, and professional associations throughout the United States. The deadline for submitting application materials is March 19, 2025. On March 24, 2025, the Board will meet to review the stakeholder input summary, review interview questions, and discuss the logistics of the interview process. On March 31, 2025, the Board will meet to review candidates and select final candidates to be interviewed. On April 7, 2025, the Board will interview the final candidates. As a part of that process, each finalist will interview with community members, students, staff, teachers, and administrators who will provide feedback that will be reviewed by the Board before making a final selection.