The Cato – Meridian Central School District is seeking its next Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will be a highly capable individual with a strong track record in evaluating and enhancing student achievement, while also spearheading the development and execution of inventive educational initiatives for all students. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess the ability to inspire confidence among various stakeholders, thereby fostering a sense of community pride and forging valuable partnerships.

The ideal candidate will possess a wide variety of skills and experiences including:

LEADERSHIP - A fierce advocate for children. Dynamic leader with a visible and approachable presence, inspiring excellence and continuous growth, fostering a positive culture, and maintaining high standards, expectations, and accountability. Provides high-quality supervision over all aspects of district operations and empowers and develops people by identifying and nurturing their strengths, fostering leadership capacity at all levels, and promoting a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement.

INGENUITY - Exhibits resourcefulness and creativity in solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions that maximize resources and enhance opportunities for students and staff. Demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to challenges, embraces new ideas, and fosters a culture of adaptability and growth.

EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR - Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, actively seeks input, listens attentively, effectively conveys information, connects with individuals and groups, fosters idea exchange, and works collaboratively with the Board, staff, and community. Builds partnerships, includes diverse stakeholders in decision-making, facilitates consensus-building, honors commitments, and appreciates and understands the district’s community and culture.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP - A keen understanding of educational excellence, pedagogy, and current research, with the experience and foresight to understand how decisions affect students, teachers, and learning. Possesses the capacity for innovation and positive change, a passion for learning, and knowledge of the NYS learning standards and curriculum and instruction.

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL ACUMEN - Knowledge and experience in school district budgeting and finance, business operations, management and internal controls, educational technology, internal and external communication, the use of data to support sound decision-making, and overall district management.

INTEGRITY - Demonstrates honesty, good judgment, high moral standards, and a respectful and caring demeanor, so that others know their efforts, ideas, work, and perspectives are valued and essential to the healthy functioning of the district.

The Board of Education is consulting with the region’s District Superintendent, Dr. Brian Hartwell in the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. All search related communications will be handled by the consultant. 

Confidential applications must be emailed or postmarked by January 20, 2025.
Application forms can be obtained from the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES website at
www.cayboces.org/cmsearch. Applicants are not to contact members of the Board of
Education regarding the search or search process.

The final choice of a superintendent will be the responsibility of the Board of Education. The
anticipated appointment date, with a successful contract, will be in early April 2025 with a start
date of July 2025.

Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following:
• Letter of interest
• Current resume or CV
• Completed application
• Transcripts
• Copy of School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate

All applications and communications should be directed to:
Dr. Brian Hartwell, District Superintendent
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021
Phone: (315) 253-0361

Applicants are not to contact members of the Board of Education or staff regarding the search or search process.