School High
Resume:
Arnold E. Bell, Ph.D.
Oran, MO *3771
573-***-**** Cell
******@****.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will allow me to engage in new and
rewarding
challenges and to utilize my skills and experiences in a role that
would
be a productive and beneficial second career.
Professional Administrative Experience
I have found Arnold to be a
My administrative experience includes but is not limited to: annual
professional educator with a
budget development; student academic achievement; district
governance; site-based management; recruitment; retention;
sincere interest in improving
supervision; evaluation; recommendations for promotion; dismissal
the quality of programs and and tenure of personnel; community relations; curriculum
development and implementation; plant and building maintenance
services available to
and operation; and personnel professional development
programming. I have served as an Industrial Arts Instructor and
students
coach for four years, and Senior High Principal for three years and a
Richard Trout Superintendent of Schools for twenty-three years. I retired from
Area Supervisor
Missouri public education January 1, 2009.
Skills
Budget development and implementation
Goal setting and strategic planning
Community engagement program development
Personnel development, recruitment and retention
his listening skills would be
Personnel compensation package development and implementation
one of his strengths. He is able
Personnel evaluation
to “read people” very well and
Policy development and implementation
Facility development, renovation and construction monitoring
can quickly discuss their
Planning for building and grounds development
strengths and areas to
Transportation fleet development and operations
improve
Technology planning and implementation
Ruth Ann Roberts, Ph.D. Technology utilization of most Microsoft products as well as other
Professor technology utilization such as satellite, hardware, infrastructure, etc.
Southeast Missouri State
University Communication and collaboration
Grant writing
2006 –2008 Superintendent of Schools
Lincoln County R-IV Public Schools, Winfield, Missouri
As superintendent of schools I served as the Chief Executive
1.
I found him to be both
Officer for the Board of Education and oversaw the day to
day operations of the school district.
hardworking and innovative in
2. Major accomplishment: Worked with the district
his thoughts and ideas as they administration and staff to address student performance
issues through successful staff development programs to
related to helping students to
move the district from unaccredited status in 2006 to
accredited status in September 2008.
learn and teachers to teach
Charles D. Jennings
Former Board President
2000 – 2006 Superintendent of Schools
Sikeston Public Schools
Chaffee R-2 Public Schools, Chaffee, Missouri
As superintendent of schools I served as the Chief Executive
3.
.
Officer for the Board of Education and oversaw the day to
day operations of the school district.
4. Major accomplishment: District patrons approved $1.8
million to build a new Elementary School Cafeteria and
“it was not unusual to look up
Activity Center with 78% voter approval while improving
district balances. The district was in financial trouble having
and see him in your classroom.
less that a 4% balance in July 2000. Implemented spending
He knew first- hand what was
controls, reduced staff and developed operating procedures
to ensure that the district’s balances improved. Balances
going on at every level yet as a
were at 28% for operations and the district was fully
accredited, receiving Academic Distinction in 2003.
strong administrator, Dr. Bell
still deferred to the classroom
1997 – 2000 Superintendent of Schools
teacher as the “expert
Sikeston Public Schools, Sikeston, Missouri
Karen Moore
Teacher of the Year, 1987
As superintendent of schools I served as the Chief Executive
5.
Sikeston Public Schools
Officer for the Board of Education and oversaw the day to
day operations of the school district.
6. Major accomplishment: Improved district balances by $2.3
million with an ending balance of $5,400,000.00, while
maintaining ongoing improvements in the District’s
compensation package, building renovations, technology
improvements, and staff development.
“I am thrilled that I was a part
1995 – 1997 Assistant Superintendent of Schools
of the Board that hired this
Sikeston Public Schools, Sikeston, Missouri
educator who has the foresight
As Assistant Superintendent of Schools I served as second in
7.
and courage to do as we
command to the Board of Education and assisted the
Superintendent of Schools in every aspect of the school
asked… We are a much better
district operations.
8. Major accomplishment: Chaired the District Technology
school district as a result….”
Committee and provided direction in the development of the
Clarence J. Wilson
District’s Technology Plan and the implementation of the
Board of Education
technology infrastructure. Also chaired the District’s A+
Caruthersville Public Schools
Schools Committee, wrote the grant application and
provided guidance in the implementation of the A+ Schools
grant.
1989 – 1995 Superintendent of Schools
“he has the ability to make Caruthersville School District 18, Caruthersville, Missouri
those who go to him with
As superintendent of schools I served as the Chief Executive
9.
Officer for the Board of Education and oversaw the day to
concerns feel that their
day operations of the school district.
concerns are important and
10. Major accomplishment: Was able to reduce the district’s $6.7
million dollar budget by $500,000 over two years to address
that he is glad they came to talk
declining revenues by the utilization of a staff retirement
incentive program, reduction in staff policy, and better
to him….”
utilization of the District’s revenues. Was able to maintain or
James Atchison grow in revenue balances under such conditions and still
Board of Education
maintained an educational program that met the criteria
Caruthersville Public Schools
established by the North Central Accreditation Association
and the Missouri School Improvement Program.
1985 – 1989 Superintendent of Schools
Scott County R-3 Schools, Oran, Missouri
11. As superintendent of schools I served as the Chief Executive
Officer for the Board of Education and oversaw the day to
“Dr. Bell is a most
day operations of the school district.
12. Major accomplishment: Passed a $ .50 tax levy increase for
conscientious, considerate and
operations, with 76% voter approval. Passed a $1,240,000.00
caring professional…equally
bond issue with 88% voter approval to build a new senior
competent and qualified….”
high school and gymnasium. Also, initiated and implemented
the district’s computerized bookkeeping, student attendance,
Dr. Robert Buser
and grading system.
Professor
Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale
1982 – 1985 Principal
Campbell High School, Campbell, Missouri
13. Oversaw the day to day operations of the Senior High
School.
14. Major accomplishment: Developed a student attendance,
tardy, and discipline policy adopted by the Board of
Education. Also, initiated the use of technology throughout
the school.
“I have interacted with him on
numerous occasions in a
Professional Experience
professional setting and have
1978 – 1982 Teacher of Industrial Arts Education, Charleston
High School, Charleston, Missouri
the utmost respect for his
Subjects taught were Modern Metalworking, Occupational Industrial
sensitivity to educational issues
Arts, Printing Technology, and Solar Energy Collector Design.
Recipient of two grants from the Missouri Department of Elementary
and his forthright dealings with
and Secondary Education to modernize and innovated Charleston’s
them….” Industrial Arts Department. Coached Freshman football, varsity
football, varsity wrestling, and varsity baseball.
Robert Buchanan, Ph.D.
Professor
University Experience
Southeast Missouri State
University
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
15. Adjunct Instructor of School Finance and School Plant
Planning.
16. Adjunct Instructor of School Law, School Public Relations,
Administrative Leadership, and Personnel Management.
17. Regional Professional Development Committee.
18. Guest speaker for several School Administration courses.
“throughout his career, Arnold
William Woods University, Fulton, Missouri
has demonstrated strong
19. Adjunct Instructor of Technology for Business Practices,
Master of Business Administration Degree Program and
leadership ability, superior
Educational Administration.
integrity, and the ability to
Educational Materials Developed
make tough decisions which
Board of Education Policy Manuals.
20.
benefit the students….”
Budget Manuals.
21.
Non-Certified and Certified Personnel Handbooks.
22.
Jerry Waddle
Textbook Adoption and Curriculum Revision Manuals.
23.
Southeast Missouri State
Job Description Manuals.
University 24.
District Technology Planning Guide.
25.
Gangs/Drugs/Guns/Violence Handbook.
26.
Alternative Center Handbook.
27.
Annual Report of District Performance.
28.
Educational Grants Awarded
29. State Records Grant.
30. A+ Schools Grant and Designation for Sikeston Public
Schools.
31. Technology Acquisition and Entitlement Grants.
32. Several State Incentive Grants.
33. Several Educational Enhancement Grants.
34. State Video and Safe School Grants.
35. State Vocational Business Grants.
36. State Industrial Education Grants.
Publications and Reports
Bell, A. E. (1982). The Role Expectation of the Building
Administration and Its Effects on the Quality of Education.
Unpublished master’s project, Southeast Missouri State University.
Bell, A.E. (1985). Educational Administration: Profiles In Excellence.
Unpublished specialist in education field study, Southeast Missouri
State University.
Bell, A.E. (1992). Participant Perceptions of the Missouri
Superintendents Assessment Center Certification Program.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale.
Bell, A.E. (Spring 1992). Caruthersville School District’s Staff
Development by Satellite. Columbia, Missouri. Missouri Technology
Journal.
Bell, A.E. and Buchanan, R. Principal’s Academy: How Rural Schools
in Missouri Can Develop Educational Leaders for the Future. SHOW
ME EDUCATION, Summer, 2000.
Professional Affiliations
37. American Association of School Administrators
38. Missouri Association of School Administration
- Southeast District Program Committee Representative,
1996-1998.
- Southeast District Executive Committee Representative,
1999-2000. 2005-(6 year term).
39. Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, 1982-
1992
40. Southeast Missouri Superintendent’s Association, 1985-2006
Vice President, 1992
-
- President, 1993
- Secretary – Treasurer, 1997-2006.
Business/Community Interests
41. Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee
42. Rotary Club, Secretary, 1996-1998, President, 1999-2000
43. Southeast Missouri State Athletic Booster Club member
Additional Professional Activities
44. Appointed to Superintendents’ Advisory Council by Missouri
Commissioner of Education, 1993.
45. Served on Missouri School Improvement Review Teams.
46. Active Assessor and Charter Member, Missouri
Superintendent Assessment Program, 1989 – present.
47. Appointed to Special Education Finance Review Committee.
48. Charter Member, Missouri Leadership Academy.
Danforth Foundation
49. Selected as one of sixty (60) superintendents nationwide to
participate in the Danforth’s American Superintendent
Forum, 1992-2002.
50. Danforth’s Principal Initiative Grant Recipient.
51. Presenter for Illinois Association of School Boards, Principal
Academy, November, 2000.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Educational Leadership
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. 1992
Specialist in Education Administration
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 1985
Master of Arts in Education Administration
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
1983
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 1978
Major: Industrial Arts Education
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• Minor: Business Administration - Marketing
Gideon High School, Gideon, Missouri. 1974
Awards Received
52. Southeast Missouri State University Merit Award Recipient,
1998.
53. Academic Distinction in Master’s Degree Program.
54. Academic Distinction in Specialist Degree Program, 4.0
GPA.
References
Representative Ellen Brandom, Former Board Member
Sikeston Public Schools
115 Greenbrier
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Dr. Robert Buchanan, Professor and Former Superintendent
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
Mr. Dan Jennings, Former Board Member and Farmer
Sikeston Public Schools
901 Moore Avenue
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
Mrs. Julie Kearns, Former Board Member
Winfield R-IV School District
105 Country View Drive
Winfield, Missouri 63389
Mr. Martin Priggel, Former Board Member and Farmer
Oran R-3 School District
2397 Sate Highway W
Oran, Missouri 63771
Stearns and Associates, District Architects
Dale Roberts
P.O. Box 644
Sikeston, Missouri 63801
573-***-**** Office
Mr. Jon Townsend, Former Board Member
Chaffee R-2 School District
907 W. Martha Drive
Chaffee, Missouri 63740
Mr. Richard J. Trout, Area Supervisor
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701
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