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District 131 Superintendent Search 2024-2025District 131 Superintendent Search 2024-2025

The East Aurora School District 131 (EASD 131) Board of Education has initiated the search for a new superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Jennifer Norrell, who will serve until the end of the 2024–2025 school year. The Board has contracted the search firm BWP & Associates to lead the process, emphasizing a collaborative approach that includes input from staff, parents, and community members. Board President Annette Johnson expressed the district’s commitment to finding a leader who aligns with their vision and prioritizes student success.

Superintendent Search Survey

This Survey Closes on January 12, 2025


 

Superintendent Search Survey
The School Board of East Aurora School District 131 invites you to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent search.  This survey will be open through midnight January 12, 2025. To participate, please click here.

Encuesta para la Búsqueda de un(a) Superintendente
La Junta Escolar de East Aurora School District 131 le invita a completar una encuesta para ayudar con nuestra búsqueda actual de un(a) Superintendente.  Esta encuesta estará abierta hasta la medianoche del 12 de enero de 2025. Por favor, haga clic aquí para participar.

Superintendent Search (English) Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P8XLENG

Superintendent Search (Spanish) Survey:
https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/G7FXSPA
 


Vacancy Announcement


 

Announcement of Superintendent Vacancy
EAST AURORA SCHOOL DISTRICT 131
Aurora, Illinois
BWP and ASSOCIATES

The Board of Education of East Aurora School District 131 in Aurora, Illinois, announces the search for a new Superintendent, who will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2025. This vacancy provides a unique opportunity for a dedicated and experienced educator to lead this outstanding and diverse school district into the future as it builds upon its recent successes.

District 131 is the 13th largest school district in Illinois, educating more than 12,300 students from Pre-K through High School. It is the only public-school district in Illinois that provides a district-wide Spanish dual-language program for all elementary schools. The district’s mission is to educate and empower all students to reach their full potential. The vision for the district is to ensure that students graduating from EASD 131 are confident and productive global citizens committed to improving their community guided by principles of Educational Equity, Operational Excellence, Collaborative Leadership and Student Achievement.

East Aurora School District 131, located in Aurora, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is home to a vibrant and diverse community of learners. Our district serves students across 22 schools, including two preschool centers, eleven elementary schools, one elementary magnet academy, one middle school magnet academy, one elementary STEAM academy, three middle schools, one high school, one alternative high school, and one partnership school.

Behind every classroom is a team of passionate teachers and administrators, supported by a proud and dedicated Board of Education, all working together to help students thrive and reach their full potential. To learn more about our district, visit us at www.D131.org.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should complete the online application process at www.bwpassociates.com by January 31, 2025.

An application should include:
● A completed applicant data form
● A letter of application indicating reasons for interest in the position
● A current resume
● College/University transcripts
● Three to four letters of recommendation
● Evidence of eligibility for a Superintendent Endorsement in Illinois or its equivalent

All requested materials must be submitted online at www.bwpassociates.com. Application materials will be treated as confidential. Applicants are requested not to contact members of the Board of Education.

A regionally competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate. Applicants will be informed of the Board’s selection and appointment of the new superintendent. The final selection and appointment are the sole responsibility of the Board of Education.


Timeline


 

Superintendent Search Timeline:

Activity Dates
December 19, 2024 through January 12, 2025 Superintendent Search Survey Window Open
January 8 and 9, 2025 Community Engagement Focus Group Meetings Begin
Mid-January 2025 Leadership Profile Reviewed at Board Meeting
January 31, 2025 Last day for Applicants to Apply
February 1-7, 2025 BWP Search Firm Begins Paper Screening of Applicants
February 10-14, 2025 BWP Search Firm to Present Slate of Candidates to Board
February 17-22, 2025 Board Conducts First Round of Interviews
February 24-March 1, 2025 Board Conducts Second Round of Interviews
March 3-14, 2025 Finalize Superintendent Contract
March 17, 2025 Superintendent Contract Approved at Board Meeting

Focus Group Schedule


 

Superintendent Search Focus Group Schedule:

Date Time Group Location
January 8, 2025 2:00 PM Administration (Cabinet – Principals – AP’s – Deans – Department Chairs) Admin Center Boardroom
  3:00 PM City Officials – Community Groups – Neighborhood Groups – Clergy Admin Center Boardroom
  4:30 PM Middle School & High School Secondary Staff East High – Little Theatre, Auditorium, Library, Room 100
  5:30 PM Parents – English Session East High – Little Theatre
  5:30 PM Parents – Spanish Session East High – Auditorium
January 9, 2025 3:30 PM High School Students East High – Library
  4:30 PM Elementary Staff East High – Little Theatre & Library
  5:30 PM Classified & Support Staff East High – Little Theatre
  6:30 PM Open Forum Admin Center

The East Aurora School District 131 (EASD 131) Board of Education has initiated the search for a new superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Jennifer Norrell, who will serve until the end of the 2024–2025 school year. The Board has contracted the search firm BWP & Associates to lead the process, emphasizing a collaborative approach that includes input from staff, parents, and community members. Board President Annette Johnson expressed the district’s commitment to finding a leader who aligns with their vision and prioritizes student success.

Superintendent Search Survey

This Survey Closes on January 12, 2025


 

Superintendent Search Survey
The School Board of East Aurora School District 131 invites you to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent search.  This survey will be open through midnight January 12, 2025. To participate, please click here.

Encuesta para la Búsqueda de un(a) Superintendente
La Junta Escolar de East Aurora School District 131 le invita a completar una encuesta para ayudar con nuestra búsqueda actual de un(a) Superintendente.  Esta encuesta estará abierta hasta la medianoche del 12 de enero de 2025. Por favor, haga clic aquí para participar.

Superintendent Search (English) Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P8XLENG

Superintendent Search (Spanish) Survey:
https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/G7FXSPA
 


Vacancy Announcement


 

Announcement of Superintendent Vacancy
EAST AURORA SCHOOL DISTRICT 131
Aurora, Illinois
BWP and ASSOCIATES

The Board of Education of East Aurora School District 131 in Aurora, Illinois, announces the search for a new Superintendent, who will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2025. This vacancy provides a unique opportunity for a dedicated and experienced educator to lead this outstanding and diverse school district into the future as it builds upon its recent successes.

District 131 is the 13th largest school district in Illinois, educating more than 12,300 students from Pre-K through High School. It is the only public-school district in Illinois that provides a district-wide Spanish dual-language program for all elementary schools. The district’s mission is to educate and empower all students to reach their full potential. The vision for the district is to ensure that students graduating from EASD 131 are confident and productive global citizens committed to improving their community guided by principles of Educational Equity, Operational Excellence, Collaborative Leadership and Student Achievement.

East Aurora School District 131, located in Aurora, Illinois, just west of Chicago, is home to a vibrant and diverse community of learners. Our district serves students across 22 schools, including two preschool centers, eleven elementary schools, one elementary magnet academy, one middle school magnet academy, one elementary STEAM academy, three middle schools, one high school, one alternative high school, and one partnership school.

Behind every classroom is a team of passionate teachers and administrators, supported by a proud and dedicated Board of Education, all working together to help students thrive and reach their full potential. To learn more about our district, visit us at www.D131.org.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should complete the online application process at www.bwpassociates.com by January 31, 2025.

An application should include:
● A completed applicant data form
● A letter of application indicating reasons for interest in the position
● A current resume
● College/University transcripts
● Three to four letters of recommendation
● Evidence of eligibility for a Superintendent Endorsement in Illinois or its equivalent

All requested materials must be submitted online at www.bwpassociates.com. Application materials will be treated as confidential. Applicants are requested not to contact members of the Board of Education.

A regionally competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate. Applicants will be informed of the Board’s selection and appointment of the new superintendent. The final selection and appointment are the sole responsibility of the Board of Education.


Timeline


 

Superintendent Search Timeline:

Activity Dates
December 19, 2024 through January 12, 2025 Superintendent Search Survey Window Open
January 8 and 9, 2025 Community Engagement Focus Group Meetings Begin
Mid-January 2025 Leadership Profile Reviewed at Board Meeting
January 31, 2025 Last day for Applicants to Apply
February 1-7, 2025 BWP Search Firm Begins Paper Screening of Applicants
February 10-14, 2025 BWP Search Firm to Present Slate of Candidates to Board
February 17-22, 2025 Board Conducts First Round of Interviews
February 24-March 1, 2025 Board Conducts Second Round of Interviews
March 3-14, 2025 Finalize Superintendent Contract
March 17, 2025 Superintendent Contract Approved at Board Meeting

Focus Group Schedule


 

Superintendent Search Focus Group Schedule:

Date Time Group Location
January 8, 2025 2:00 PM Administration (Cabinet – Principals – AP’s – Deans – Department Chairs) Admin Center Boardroom
  3:00 PM City Officials – Community Groups – Neighborhood Groups – Clergy Admin Center Boardroom
  4:30 PM Middle School & High School Secondary Staff East High – Little Theatre, Auditorium, Library, Room 100
  5:30 PM Parents – English Session East High – Little Theatre
  5:30 PM Parents – Spanish Session East High – Auditorium
January 9, 2025 3:30 PM High School Students East High – Library
  4:30 PM Elementary Staff East High – Little Theatre & Library
  5:30 PM Classified & Support Staff East High – Little Theatre
  6:30 PM Open Forum Admin Center