Superintendent of DeWitt Community Schools
The Board of Education for DeWitt Public Schools is in search of a new superintendent. This is only the preliminary posting; a detailed profile of the ideal candidate will be added at a later date. We encourage interested applicants to refrain from applying until the profile is posted.
Dewitt Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Dewitt, MI, with approximately 3,100 students in K-12. The DeWitt community is located 10 minutes north of Lansing, the State Capital, and 10 minutes northwest of Michigan State University. The traditional, yet growing school district is one of the primary reasons so many choose to reside in DeWitt. The district has a very supportive community and is committed to partnering with parents/guardians to develop the whole child – intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. The district is the largest employer in the community.
The district is 18.5 square miles and has six school buildings:
- Fuerstenau Early Childhood Center; (Preschool and childcare); 303 students
- Schavey Road Elementary (Grades Y5, K-1st); 499 students
- David Scott Elementary School (Grades 2nd and 3rd); 460 students
- Herbison Woods Elementary (Grades 4th and 5th); 481 students
District Highlights:
- 242 Graduates
- 98% Graduation Rate
- 15 AP courses offered
- 25 AP Scholars, 9 AP Scholars with Honors, 1 National AP Scholar
- 315 AP Tests taken
- 23 high school clubs including state and national awarding winning BPA, Robotics, FCCLA, Quiz Bowl
- College Board AP District Honor Roll – consecutive years
- 75% of graduates attend a four-year or two-year college
- DeWitt High School Innovative Programming: Non-traditional diploma path option
- Highly successful athletic programs with 25 varsity sports teams that promote well-rounded, high achieving student-athletes. Sixty percent of students participate in high school athletics with an average GPA of 3.5
- Top ranking fine arts programs in band (marching and orchestral), theater, choir, and art
- $66 Million bond in process to address aged buildings, update technology, and improve athletics, arts, and extracurriculars
Salary and Contract Information:
The Board will offer a comprehensive, multi-year contract. Compensation will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate and requirements of the position. A salary range of $160,000- $210,000 has been established.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should complete and submit the online application at this link .
Completed online applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm on May 16, 2024. No “hard copy,” fax, or emailed copies accepted. If requested by the candidate, materials will be treated confidentially through a screening process. Candidates’ names will become public at the time an interview is scheduled.
All questions regarding the search should be directed to Dave Moore, Consultant, Michigan Association of School Boards at 989-721-9983 or
Search Timeline:
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | May 16, 2024 @ 4pm |
| Selection of candidates to interview | TBD |
| First round interviews | TBD |
| Second round interviews/First Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent | TBD |
| Second Opportunity for Board Selection of the Superintendent | TBD |