Former Board Member Albert Jones Heads KCSD Super Search
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP – Former Keystone Central School Board member Albert Jones is heading the effort to find a new district superintendent. Current superintendent Kelly Hastings announced in August she would be retiring effective March 17 of next year.
Jones said he had been approached by the school board in October to be involved in the replacement process and his hiring, at no charge to the district, was approved by the board at its meeting last week.
Jones said he will be working on a recommendation to the board for those to be interviewed with the final decision a board choice. He said there would likely be a need for an interim superintendent while the process plays out.
January 12 is the application deadline and there has been no indication from the board as to whether the district would look inside its administrative staff for a replacement or bring in a new superintendent from outside KCSD. Several administrators within the district are reported to have the needed certifications to be superintendent. The district has operated without an assistant superintendent in recent years.
Jones resigned from the school board as Region V representative in July as he was in the process of moving from his Woodward Township home into a new home in the district’s Region VIII presently served by board member Jeff Johnston.
Jones said he believed he was selected to direct the search because of his work experience in the field of human resources and involvement in employment searches similar to the effort to find a new superintendent.
He said he was motivated to help out by his belief in “service before self,” willingness to contribute to the community, what he called being part of the district in a positive way, “I really want to uplift Clinton County, Keystone Central School District and our community in a way that shows people this is a great place to live and work. I am just contributing in any way I can.”
The application for superintendent can be found on the school district website:
About the Position:
The Keystone Central School District (KCSD) is a school environment that fosters respect between and among students, faculty, staff, parents, school leaders, and community members. This community of learners is dedicated to high levels of academic achievement through curricular and instructional practices that meet the diverse needs of all students. Through the development of open communication systems and a spirit of collaboration, the educational system at KCSD has become a source of shared accountability and positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
A graduate of the Keystone Central School District is one who thinks critically and creatively, exhibits tolerance and respect for others, behaves responsibly and ethically, and embraces technology as it impacts the local and global society. The District has a $77.1 million budget for 2017-18. The Keystone Central School District is seeking a dynamic educational leader with excellent communication skills; a proven track record of improved student achievement; experience with CTE program development; an understanding of special education law; fostering collaborative relationships with faculty, parents and community; fiscal leadership; an understanding of and commitment to the district; a focus on equity for all students; integrity, and visionary leadership. The new superintendent will exemplify the District’s vision and shared values. For more information about Keystone Central School District, visit the District’s website: https://www.kcsd.k12.pa.us/.
To Apply: Initial application may be made by submitting a Letter of Interest, a current educational vitae’, credentials (letter of eligibility, certification), and three (3) current (within one year) letters of reference. Applicants who are contacted for interviews will be expected to complete an application, provide current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances, college transcripts and to comply with district policies. All application material can be submitted either electronically via email or hard copy via mailing address listed below. Please do not send application material using both methods; choose 1 of the 2 options.
