The Community Schools of Frankfort are looking for individuals who would be interested in filling a school board member vacancy for District 5.
The School Board is currently seeking an individual to replace Jeff Tatum who is resigning effective March 11, 2019. This vacancy position’s current term of service extends through Dec. 31, 2022.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must have resided within the represented district for at least one year.
- Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
- Candidate must be registered to vote within the district he/she will represent.
Primary School Board Duties (as established by the Indiana Legislature through the “Board Powers Act”):
- Authority
- Establish District Policy,
- Hire the Superintendent and Conduct his/her Annual Evaluation
- Levy Taxes
- Responsibilities
- Approve all of the business of the District (fiduciary)
- Establish District goals
- Establish the Vision for the District
Community Schools of Frankfort Board meetings are conducted on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. If Executive Board meetings are required, every effort is made to schedule these at 5 or 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting.
If you are interested in the applying for this position, please send a letter to Karen Sutton, President of the School Board, to include the following:
- Your reason to serve on the school board,
- A brief history of employment and any volunteer experience (or attach your Resume),
- Include address and contact telephone number, and
- References with contact telephone numbers are encouraged.
Application Letter Due: March 8, 2019 Please Send letter To: Karen Sutton, President,
Community Schools of Frankfort,
2400 E. Wabash Ave.,
Frankfort, IN 46041
Upon review of letter, you will be contacted for an interview.
The Community Schools of Frankfort Mission is…
Ensuring Excellence for Every student Every day.
Vision Statement
The Community Schools of Frankfort is a place where students and parents choose to attend, and highly effective personnel desire to work. Students will be provided a rigorous and relevant curriculum that begins with early childhood education and extends beyond the classroom. Technology will be highly utilized across the curriculum, and students will apply their talents to impact their lives and the world around them. CSF faculty and staff will be supported through professional development and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources made possible through sound fiscal management. Achievement will be a shared responsibility among stakeholders, thus developing a sense of pride within the community.
Belief and Value Statements
CSF Believes:
- Student learning is our top priority and is directly correlated to effective classroom instruction;
- Highly effective personnel are key to improving student achievement;
- Facilities that are safe, healthy, clean and well-maintained, with access to current technology, enhance the learning and working environment;
- Financial decisions correlate with and support the educational goals of the school corporation while maintaining open, proactive communication with stakeholders;
- Student achievement and character development are shared responsibilities among students, parents, community and all school employees;
- Schools support and/or guide statements in their quest to find personal fulfillment in the school community through extended learning opportunities.
CSF Values:
- Equal opportunities for students to demonstrate academic, emotional, social and character growth;
- Equitable access to a rigorous research-based curriculum;
- Differentiated instruction that reflects best practices and is aligned with curriculum and assessments;
- Personnel who exhibit moral and ethical behavior, are positive role models, and have high expectations every student;
- Integration of technology into instructional practices at all grade levels;
- Exploration, development, and initiation of high quality programs that utilize technology to move learning beyond the classroom;
- Early childhood development as a means to best prepare our students for a future of academic success.
2019 Board Goals
Goal Statements:
- Community Schools of Frankfort will provide outstanding educational experiences and learning environments that allow students to meet educational goals that are personalized, rigorous, and enduring.
- All Community Schools of Frankfort personnel will achieve the levels of Effective or Highly Effective on annual evaluations.
- The Community Schools of Frankfort will increase and enhance parent involvement and community partnerships.
- The Community Schools of Frankfort will provide a safe, physical and social environment for students and staff.
- The Community Schools of Frankfort will collaborate with community agencies to support the reduction of substance abuse in our community.
- The Community Schools of Frankfort will implement one-to-one technology in grades 6-8 by January 2020.
- The Community Schools of Frankfort will further develop expertise in financial management to facilitate effective revenue and expense forecasting, budgeting, and proactive revenue alternatives.