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Middletown Superintendent Search Brochure
Superintendent Search for Middletown City Schools
Middletown City Schools Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment is offered without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, economic status, age, disability, legally acquired genetic information, military status, or sexual orientation.
Tentative Timeline:
Announce Vacancy March 13, 2026
Application Materials Due April 10, 2026
Initial Interviews April 22 and 23, 2026
Final Interviews April 28, 2026
Action to Employ May 11, 2026
Est. Begin Employment August 1, 2026
Board of Education
Dr. Chris Urso, President, 11 years
Anita Scheibert, Vice President, 11 years
Todd Moore, Member, 11 years
Julie Baker, Member, 1 year
Tara Ramsey-Hunter, Member, 2 years
Application Process
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Please submit:
- A cover letter emphasizing qualifications and reasons for interest;
- A completed Superintendent application found at http://www.k12consulting.net;
- An up-to-date resume;
- List three (3) references from associates or board members who can speak to candidate qualifications and work experience;
- A copy of current Ohio Superintendent Certificate/License;
- Credentials and transcripts.
Note: Applicants should not make personal contact with any Board of Education members.
Deadline for applications is April 10, 2026
All application material can be mailed or emailed to the following:
K-12 Business Consulting
“Middletown City Schools Superintendent Search”
P.O. Box 1005
Delaware, OH 43015
fforsthoefel@k12consulting.net
Direct questions concerning the position to:
Frank Forsthoefel at 513.617.0276 or
fforsthoefel@k12consulting.net
Chris Mohr at 614.580.8544 or
cmohr@k12consulting.net
Mission
Our mission is to engage each student with challenging and innovative experiences in a supportive environment, propelling them to lifelong success.
The Community
Middletown City Schools is primarily in Butler County, with a small portion in Warren County, Ohio. The District is situated 30 minutes south of Dayton and 45 minutes north of Cincinnati, Ohio, along Route 75. The district serves a population of over 49,000 and covers 25.45 square miles. Several institutions of higher education are located within the area, including Miami University, University of Dayton, Wright State University, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Residents of Middletown enjoy the benefits of mid- sized town life, including annual festivals and community celebrations, while living a short distance from professional baseball teams and fine arts entertainment.
The Superintendent Search
The Middletown City Schools Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. The Board seeks an effective administrator in both educational and administrative leadership. It is expected that the new superintendent will take office on or before August 1, 2026. K-12 Business Consulting is assisting the Board with the search.
Leadership Criteria and Qualifications/Responsibilities
The Middletown City Schools Board of Education has identified the following qualifications as particularly important for the superintendent position. The ideal candidate must be committed to the highest personal and professional standards and exhibit leadership in the district and community. The Superintendent must maintain integrity and high ethical standards in all matters.
Among other attributes sought, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following major characteristics:
- Visionary and innovative skills along with an ability to create and articulate a vision with input from internal and external stakeholders and implement action plans for ongoing district improvement.
- Chief executive who will keep the Board fully informed and current with matters about the schools, one who will forge a strong partnership based on mutual trust and respect, and can unify district leadership.
- Willingness to become an active and contributing member of the school community and be comfortable with high visibility in schools and the community while being accessible.
- Strong spokesperson with interpersonal skills who can publicly celebrate and market the successes of the school district and instill trust and unity in the community and at all staff levels by being approachable and collaborative.
- Decisive and innovative educational leader with a strong background in student achievement who can develop action plans to improve the district’s report card and improve student achievement.
- Educational team leader who can develop, supervise, and support teaching and administrative talent, who inspires high performance standards with accountability, and finds satisfaction in the success of others.
- A leader who possesses the ability to instill trust in the community and at all staff levels by being approachable.
- Successful administrative experience required.
Compensation and Terms of Employment
The Board intends to offer the successful candidate a contract in accordance with the law. The base salary range is expected to be $165,000 to $195,000 but is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
District Profile:
School Buildings:
1 High School (grades 9-12)
1 Middle School (grades 7 & 8)
5 Primary Schools (grades K-6)
1 Primary School (grades PK-6)
1 Central Academy (grades K-6)
Enrollment: 5,718
Number of Employees:
431 Teaching & Licensed
205 Support Staff
Financial Data
Operating Millage
Inside 3.02 Outside Voted 44.36 Outside Effective Residential 44.36 Outside Effective Commercial 44.36 Bond 7.00 Permanent Improvement 2.14
Total Valuation (60.5% Class I) $1,142,760,190
Appropriations – FY26
General Fund $94,080,001
Total - All Funds $123,406,039
General Fund Revenue
Local Taxes 33.8% State Funds 57.6% Other 8.6%
