Human Resource, Training and Development, Operations

Mark J. Stefanik

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EXECUTIVE/LEADER/CHANGE MANAGER

Collaborative and adaptive leader able to foster teamwork and accountability, develop and manage process, inspire change and deliver improvements. Adept at driving initiatives such as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Employee Morale & Support Programs, and compliance across all functional areas. Background includes:

• Extensive knowledge to drive improvement and growth efforts;

• Budget management, cost cutting, and grant acquisition to stabilize operations and enhance programs;

• Data mining and analysis to prioritize and evaluate work, and inform decision-making;

• Engaging and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support business and remove change barriers;

• Coordination and oversight of services to ensure all customers have opportunities to grow and function;

• Collective bargaining: negotiated new contracts and focused on union relations. EXPERIENCE

Tipp City Exempted Village School District Tipp City, OH 2020 – 2023 Superintendent/CEO

Selected to oversee a district of 5 buildings, with 300 employees. Managed an annual budget of $35M.

• Initiated the alignment of improvement processes and enhanced professional knowledge and opportunities.

• Facilitated the creation of a plan to ensure the safety of stakeholders during Covid.

• Expanded the agency’s technology initiative

• Maintained a consistent focus on achievement and support that resulted in a dramatic change in our results.

Currituck County School District Currituck, NC 2015 – 2020 Superintendent/CEO

Recruited to oversee a district of 10 buildings with 550 employees. Managed an annual budget of $45M.

• Delivered the highest achievement rates in the past decade.

• 9 of 10 buildings had met or exceeded annual goals.

• Expanded agency’s technology initiative.

• Procured grant funding to provide additional training opportunities.

• Within 2 months of hiring, initiated implementation of the MTSS process, 3 years ahead of mandated implementation date.

• Applied for and received 3 of 3 competitive grants to enhance safety including funding for security staff and upgraded security equipment. Galion City School District Galion, OH 2013 – 2015 Superintendent/CEO

Oversaw a district of 4 buildings with 300 employees. Managed an annual budget of $30M. Mark J. Stefanik Page 2

• Maintained achievement levels through the leadership transition.

• Reorganized the main office staff to provide additional support to individual departments.

• Boosted the fund balance from $200K to over $1M in 2 years by making operational changes, identifying cost savings, and reducing staff through attrition.

• Negotiated new contracts with the two employee unions and focused on union relations. Wooster City School District Wooster, OH 1990 – 2013 Director of Programming (2011-2013)

Appointed by superintendent to lead all programming and administration including: curriculum, finance, professional development and human resources (HR). Served on the superintendent’s cabinet of 7 executive staff.

• Managed a budget of $20M for programs, materials, and staffing at 6 buildings.

• Collaborated in creating a child-care program which provided support and recreation activities from 3:00 to 6:00 pm daily.

• Helped write a $200K program grant, and once awarded, served as the first program director, overseeing all data gathering and evaluation to maintain continued grant funding.

• Served as the representative to community and service organizations including: Children First Council; United Way; Goodwill Industries; Mental Health & Recovery Board; Children’s Services.

Director of Services and Interventions (2006-2011) Promoted to oversee the district’s 3 alternative sites (Gr 7-12) with 22 employees. Served on the superintendent’s cabinet.

• Met annual goals to maintain funding for a grant-funded alternative program.

• Grew and improved the agency’s online programs and opportunities. Elementary Principal, K-6 (1990-2006)

Directed educational programming involving 60 employees.

• Led a 2-year, $5M renovation project that created the largest school in the district. Worked with architects, designers, contractors, etc. throughout.

• Obtained a $250K competitive improvement grant and a $50K competitive literacy grant.

• Named the 2005 Outstanding Administrator by Phi Delta Kappa of Ashland University. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Superintendent’s License Ashland University Ashland, OH MS, Educational Administration Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA BS, Early/Middle Childhood Education The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

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