Hull, MA - Superintendent of Schools

EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITYAN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS HULL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MASSACHUSETTSThe Hull School Committee invites dynamic, future-focused candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The Town of Hull is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on a peninsula with 27 miles of coastline and a pristine 3.5-mile beach at the southern edge of Boston Harbor. Its population as of the 2022-23 school year was 10,331. Hull is the smallest town by land area in Plymouth County and the eleventh smallest in the state; however, its population density is nearly four times that of Massachusetts as a whole.

Hull is 20 miles from Boston with convenient MBTA commuter boat and Logan International Airport access. Hull is home to the Point Allerton Coast Guard Station, the resort community of Nantasket Beach, two marinas, two yacht clubs and numerous boat moorings, affording many opportunities for sailing, rowing, kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding. Historic sites include Fort Revere, Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Paragon Carousel and Museum.Hull Public Schools is led by a five-member School Committee. The FY 24 budget is $17.3 million and the FTE for staffing is 158.

For the 2023-2024 school year, Hull Public Schools serves 770 students in three schools: Lillian M. Jacobs School (Grades PreK-6, Enrollment 416)Memorial Middle School (Grades 7-8, Enrollment 107)Hull High School (Grades 9-12, Enrollment 235)To better meet the needs of students, the configuration starting in the 2024-2025 year and beyond would reflect the following: Lillian M. Jacobs School (Grades PreK-7)Hull High School (Grades 8-12)The South Shore Collaborative will be housed at the Memorial Middle SchoolAll three district schools have recently completed major renovations and offer rigorous academic programs with a challenging curriculum. Small class sizes (student teacher ratio of 1:17) offer a personalized learning environment for all students.

An active parent/community support system includes a Boosters Club, Parent Teacher Organization and Friends of Hull Theatre Arts. The district is rightfully proud of its distinction as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, as well as its designations on the College Board AP Honor Roll and Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll.?Some indicators of the districts commitment to student success and excellence are: Integrated full day four-year old preschool programFree full-day kindergarten program available to all studentsNine Advanced Placement courses offered to high school studentsAccess to over 200 additional courses, including AP, science, business and foreign language courses, for students through Virtual High School and EdgenuityFull NEASC accreditation for Hull High SchoolMusic, art, technology, health and physical education programs offerings in Grades K-12, including band/chorus for 6-12 and theatre arts for 7-12Robust athletic offerings for varsity and junior varsity teams for students in Grades 8-12, including sailing and golfMiddle school and high school students meet weekly with a faculty adviser to monitor performance and foster a positive school cultureMiddle school students have the opportunity to attend enrichment and intervention activities during the school dayHigh school students travel internationally to work with Habitat for Humanity and do volunteer work in the Dominican Republic and with scientists in the Galapagos IslandsStudents support local charities through community serviceHull High School graduates have been accepted into many prestigious colleges and universities, including: Harvard, Bates, Boston College, Boston University, Brown, Fordham, RIT and MITThe position offers the opportunity to join a strong team and a district committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The Hull School Committee is prepared to offer a multi-year contract with a regionally competitive salary and benefits package to a future-focused leader with exceptional credentials, accomplishments, and promise.

For more information, please contact: Dr. Margaret Frieswyk, Hull Superintendent Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.orgTo access the application, please visit www.nesdec.orghttps://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/Review of applications will begin on November 27, 2023. The Superintendent is anticipated to be appointed in January 2024 and the expected start date is July 1, 2024.