Superintendent, Perry Local Schools (Lake County)

DISTRICT INFORMATION
Educating children since 1887, The Perry Local School District, located approximately 30 minutes east of Cleveland, serves approximately 1,400 students from Perry Village, Perry Township and North Perry Village. The 100-plus acre campus, built in 1993, contains connected academic buildings configured for grades PreK-4, 5-8 and 9-12, as well as the Pirate Athletic Center. The campus is the result of innovative thinking, progressive design, and a vision of creating an environment where children and adults can share in the joy of lifelong learning and recreation.

The mission of the Perry Local Schools is to inspire students to achieve excellence, pursue world class standards, and be self-directed, lifelong learners. Perry Local Schools inspires all students to become leaders, innovators, and self-directed lifelong learners. By providing extensive programming in academics, arts, and athletics, our students are inspired to achieve personal excellence. We pride ourselves on preparing students to succeed in the real world while honoring our hometown traditions.

Current enrollment: 1,532

Number of Employees: 228
16% BA, 84% MA or above
11 Administrators

Average Teacher Salary: $87,512
Average Years of Experience: 17.9 years

Total Valuation: $520,416,070
No bond issues
Inside mills: 4.2
Outside mills: 40.00
No PI levies

General Fund Appropriations: $26,225,000
Total Appropriations: $32,588,937

Expenditures per Pupil: $16,248

Total Revenue: $25,749,635
Taxes: 76%
State: 19%
Other: 5%


TIMELINE

• Announce Vacancy - January 2025
• Deadline for applications - February 28, 2025
• Initial Finding Leaders interviews – By March 7, 2025
• Initial Board Interviews - Week of March 17, 2025
• Approve Contract At conclusion of interviews - By April 11, 2025
• Superintendent Begins - August 1, 2025 or earlier

APPLICATION
Interested individuals are invited to submit an online application via www.findingleaders.com
Finding Leaders will be assisting the Perry Local Board of Education with its search. Please direct questions to:

• Edward Vittardi edvittardi2@gmail.com (216-701-0500)
• Steve Farnsworth stevefarnsworth30@gmail.com (216- 225-2787)

COMPENSATION
The Board will provide a competitive compensation package. A multiyear contract with provisions for annual review and evaluations will be offered. The actual salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
The Board is looking for a candidate who:

• Exhibits exceptional leadership and communication skills and is dedicated to maintaining the highest personal and professional standards.
• Fully supports and embodies the vision and mission of Perry Local Schools.
• Has experience in central office administration.
• Demonstrates strong fiscal responsibility.
• Builds collaborative partnerships with parents, guardians, community leaders, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.
• Prioritizes attendance and engagement at school events.
• Possesses excellent administrative abilities, with a focus on positive interactions with others.
• Upholds integrity with high standards of honesty, ethics, transparency, and personal conduct.
• Is an innovative and forward-thinking leader.

Employment opportunities are offered without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, or handicap.