Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Average length of employment : 4 years

Average salary of employees: $134,000

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Were your performance expectations clearly communicated?		5.0
Were you recognized for meeting or exceeding expectations?		5.0
Did you feel like your personal contribution was important?		5.0
Was your career path clearly outlined and discussed?		4.0

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I would recommend this as a place of employment.		3.0
I believe in the purpose of this organization.		3.0
I would work for this organization again.		3.0
I feel employees are fairly compensated.		3.0

Climbers' Joblogs at Isd 197:

Executive Management

RESUME

JOHN LONGTIN

longtin59@comcast.net\
651-707-9486AV

Strong reputation for excellence in development of sound management practices. Dynamic and supportive, having strong interpersonal skills, and excellent at planning and prioritizing projects committed to innovative leadership and quality performance.
Responsibilities include the implementation of TQM programs; development of service delivery models; development of inter-agency contract agreements; establishing political coalitions; management of collective bargaining teams; government regulations; risk management; and the implementation of affirmative action.
CAREER HISTORY AND NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
Played a major role in the passage of a $56,200,000 bond in a community where only 14% of the voters had public school children (The smallest percentage of students to voters in the state)

Played a major role in the passage of a $4,900,000 technology levy in that same community
(Technology was well behind the state norm)

Developed a focus on organizational development and improvement
( Focused on hiring the best and brightest personnel at all levels)

Planned and developed the district first “Marketing and Communication’s Committee.”
(Over 40% of our students attend private schools. Accepting and preparing for competition is critical to success)

Oversaw the return from Statutory Operating Debit to financial solvency in less than two years
( Went from a 3.5 million dollar deficit to a 7% fund balance in two years)



2006 – Present – Principal
FREDERICK – CASE GROUP, Eagan, MN
Executive Consulting for multiple firms in the areas of educational trends, leadership, and future projections I consulted with numerous firms and individuals

1999 – 2006 Superintendent of Schools
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 197, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Superintendent in the 8-school, 700 personnel organization comprising the cities of Mendota Heights, Mendota, West St. Paul, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, Inver Grove Heights, and parts of Eagan, Minnesota. Took the consideration of learning differences into focus in the development of the district diversity and integration program. Worked on developing the Garlough Elementary Collaborative; a program designed to reduce student mobility and improve students’ achievement and attendance. Established a curriculum review cycle and maintenance cycle
1995 - 1999 Principal
HENRY SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL, Mendota Heights MN
I united a community while gaining support and trust. Facilitated a team that developed a SAIL Program. (Student Assisted Independent Learning) This program focused on student learning differences and appropriate adjustments. It became a very successful program for students with learning differences. Developed a Student Assistance Team that met weekly and reviewed special needs of various students and developed strategies on how to resolve those needs
1993-1995 Principal, Greeley, CO
1991-1993 Director of Special Needs, Fort Collins, CO
1987-1991 Principal, Fort Collins High School, Fort Collins, CO

EDUCATION:
Ph. D. (ABD)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
ED.S. School Administration
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
M.S. Secondary School Administration
Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota

B.S. Political Science/Secondary Education
St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (current and past):

AASA / MNASA / NASSP/ CASE / AMSD / EMID
MNASA state legislative committee
AMSD state legislative committee
Volunteer Fireman
United Way Educational Chair
Chamber of Commerce “Leadership Fort Collins Team”
Community Action Council Advocate
University of Minnesota School Administration Licensure Review Committee
Rotary International
Past President of the Poudre Association of School Executives
Five year former Guardian ad Litem for the Third Judicial District

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