Superintendent of Schools; Raymore-Peculiar School District

District Information

The district is located approximately 30 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri along I-49 in the "rural suburban fringe."  The two main communities in the district are Raymore and Peculiar.  More detailed information about the district may be obtained at https://apps.dese.mo.gov/MCDS/home.aspx  Use district name Raymore-Peculiar RII or County-District Code 019142.

District website:  http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/

Assessed Valuation: $642,263,825

Tax Levy: $5.1823 (Including debt service)

Certified Staff: 478

Support Staff: 387

Administration: 28

Enrollment (PreK-12): 6,485

The School Board:  7 member BOE with current 3 year terms expiring 4/20, 4/20, 4/20, 4/21, 4/21, 4/22, 4/22 

Position Information

Central Office experience required Superintendent Certificate required Doctorate preferred

Application Guidelines

An application may be submitted using the Frontline/Applitrack platform via the MSBA Superintendent Search website: https://www.mosba.org/superintendents/

A complete application will include:

• Completed application form.

• Letter of application (directed to the Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education). Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant accomplishments of the past few years.

• Current resume (include name, title, address and phone numbers of five persons who will serve as references).

• Copies of college/university transcripts or current placement files.

• Evidence of Missouri Superintendent’s Certification or eligibility thereof.

• Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file.

The Board of Education has set the following dates:

Application due: November 1, 2019

Screening Begins: November 4-8, 2019

Anticipated Hire Date: December 2, 2019

Contract to Begin: July 1, 2020 

For information contact:

Missouri School Boards’ Association

Sherry Dyke, Superintendent Search RPPJ4269 

573-445-9920, Ext. 308

dyke@mosba.org