The Minocqua J1 School District is pleased to announce a comprehensive search for the next superintendent to lead the district into a promising future. As a crucial step in this process, the district is inviting community members, stakeholders, staff, teachers, and students to actively participate in this important endeavor. A comprehensive web page has been created on the district website that will provide additional information.
The superintendent search will be expertly conducted by Hazard Young Attea Associates (HYA), a nationally renowned firm with a distinquished track record in educational leadership recruitment. With their expertise in identifying exceptional candidates and aligning leadership profiles with the unique needs of school districts, HYA will play a vital role in ensuring the selection of a superintendent who will inspire educational excellence and innovation at MHLT.
In its commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and collaborative decision making, the Minocqua J1 School District is inviting all constituents of the district to share their valuable insights, perspectives, and expectations for the next educational leader. The district recognizes that the collective wisdom of its community is essential in identifying the qualities and qualifications that the ideal superintendent should possess.
Community Survey
Minocqua J1 School District will use an online Google Survey which will be open to all community members and stakeholders. The survey will open in mid-September and will close in late September.
Link to the survey (Survey goes live at 6:00 AM on 9/16/2024 through Monday 9/30/2024)
Community Open Forum/Focus Groups
The community is invited to participate in one of the following community open forums/focus groups to provide feedback on their impressions of the district and the characteristics the Board should seek in the next superintendent. Additionally, HYA will host focus groups with teachers, staff, students, administrators, as well as civic and community leaders. Each group will receive an individual invitation.
In-Person & Virtual Community Open Forum
Date |
Time |
Group Name |
Location |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
8:30 am |
Bob Smudde, Principal |
In Person - District Office |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
9:00 am |
Jim Ellis - Retiring Superintendent |
In Person - District Office |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
9:45 am |
Carol Melms - Admin Assistant |
In Person - District Office |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
10:30 am |
Administrators |
In Person - District Office |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
1:00 pm |
MHLT Students |
In Person - Room 223 |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
2:00 pm |
Government & Business Leaders |
Multipurpose Room |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
3:30 pm |
Staff Focus Group |
Multipurpose Room |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
4:30 pm |
Firebird Foundation/Bridges |
Multipurpose Room |
Thurs. Sept 19 |
5:30 pm |
Parents/Family & Community Forum (Open to Everyone) |
Multipurpose Room |
Sun. Sept 22 |
5:30 PM |
Staff Focus Group |
Virtual |
Sun. Sept 22 |
7:00 PM |
Parents/Family & Community Forum (Open to Everyone) |
Virtual |
Minocqua J1 Zoon Link
Join Zoom Meeting: Minocqua J1 ZOOM Meeting Here
Timeline and Application
The job description and application informatoin can be found on the HYA website HERE