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Monrovia Unified School District’s Board of Education seeks an exceptional and collegial leader. The Board has the expectation of a long-term appointment with a leader who can maintain and build on the District’s strengths and potential as their
The Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) is located in the foothill community of Monrovia, a 136-year-old city in the northeast San Gabriel Valley. MUSD is comprised of an early learning center, five elementary schools, two middle schools, one comprehensive high school, one alternative school, one independent study school, and one community adult school. By working actively and cooperatively as students, staff, parents, and community, the Monrovia Unified School District is committed to devoting its energy, resources, and support to provide academically rigorous educational programs that foster creative and analytical thinking, empathy, collaboration, resiliency, adaptability, and responsibility while developing globally- minded students. The Board of Education and District leadership share a vision for MUSD to be an exemplary school district by empowering all students to reach their highest potential through innovative, engaging, and personalized learning experiences. MUSD serves a diverse community of approximately 5,100 students. The ethnic population can be described as 64.6% Hispanic, 16.6% White, 6.7% Asian American, 4.6% African American, 2.5% Filipino, and 4.7% multiple ethnicities. Fifty-four percent of the students are designated as socioeconomically disadvantaged, 11.1% are English-learners and 0.5% Foster Youth.
The District serves its diverse community through multiple programs and innovative opportunities for student learning. The District’s goals are to be on the leading edge of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, to maintain long-term fiscal health, to thoroughly integrate technology, and to improve and enhance critical thinking and communication strategies.
The Monrovia Unified School District exists to provide all students with an exceptional education, ensuring all graduate fully prepared for college, career, and life.
Our vision is to be an exemplary school district by empowering all students to reach their highest potential through innovative, engaging, and personalized learning experiences.
Board members, parents, certificated and classified staff, students, and community members participated in a process to identify the strengths and needs/critical issues of the Monrovia Unified School District, and the characteristics desired in their new Superintendent. The process was organized and facilitated by members of The Cosca Group. Stakeholders participated through in-person focus groups, videoconference meetings, phone calls, and an online survey. The Board of Trustees prioritized the results of the input as follows:
Jennifer Anderson, President
Rob Hammond, Vice-President
Maritza Travanti, Clerk
Selene Lockerbie, Member
Traci Gholar, Member
The Selection and Application Process
Mr. Joel Shapiro and Ms. Pat Puleo of The Cosca Group (TCG) have been retained by the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Trustees for the search, recruitment, screening, and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools.
Interested applicants must submit all of the following to be received by The Cosca Group on or before April 5, 2024:
During the screening process, reference checks will be made with those familiar with candidates’ professional performance. Board members will visit the district and community of the final candidate.
The successful candidate will be offered a multi-year contract with a competitive and negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.
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