CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

15 School Street \| Sherburne, NY 13460

www.seonline.org

The Board of Education invites

you to apply for the position of

Superintendent

of Schools

MARCH 2026

Sherburne\-Earlville Central

School District is an Equal

Opportunity Employer.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

The Board of Education of the Sherburne\-Earlville

Central School District announces a vacancy for

the position of Superintendent of Schools with an

anticipated start date of July 1, 2026\.

Mr. Michael Rullo, District Superintendent of the Sole

Supervisory District of Delaware\-Chenango\-Madison\-

Otsego Counties, will assist the Sherburne\-Earlville

CSD Board of Education in the selection process. The

initial search for candidates will be closed; however,

finalists will be expected to provide a community

presentation. The Board of Education will make the

final decision as to the successful candidate. Applicants

are not to contact members of the Board of Education.

All inquiries must be directed to: Mr. Michael Rullo,

District Superintendent, DCMO BOCES, 6678 County

Road 32, Norwich, New York 13815\-3554; or call

(607\) 335\-1233; or email michael.rullo@dcmoboces.com.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is April 10,

2026\. The Board anticipates completing first round

interviews the week of April 27, with final interviews the

week of May 12, and selecting the successful candidate

in May after the community forum on May 20, 2026\. The

new Superintendent is expected to begin employment

on July 1, 2026, or a mutually acceptable date.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT \& SALARY

The Board plans to offer an initial three\-year contract with a minimum

salary of $155,000 depending on the qualifications and experience

of the successful candidate. Residency is not required, but regular

attendance at school events is expected. The Sherburne\-Earlville

Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

nationality, age, gender, sexual preference or physical handicap.

SHERBURNE\-

EARLVILLE

CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE

The Board of Education will consider all applications. The Board is

seeking an educational leader of the highest professional and personal

integrity with the following profile:

D Approachable and able to communicate with people from all walks

of life with honesty, integrity, and sincerity

D Exhibits good judgment, is patient in dealing with others, and has

shown evidence of stability and integrity under pressure

D A leadership style that is built upon trust, integrity, enthusiasm,

compassion, courtesy, common sense, attention to detail, and strong

moral and ethical values

D A genuine concern for children as demonstrated by listening, being visible

and known to them, and involvement in their education and activities

D Have a reputation for honesty, integrity, knowledge of public\-school

administration, leadership and good character

D A desire and willingness to be highly visible and deeply involved in

school life and community activities

D An ability to engage and involve parents, community, staff and

students in the educational improvement process

D Possesses good management and problem\-solving skills, and a

participatory leadership style

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants must submit the following in

order to complete the application process:

D A letter of application

D A current resumé

D A completed application form:

www.dcmoboces.com/supersearch

D Three letters of recommendation

D Proof of required certification (SDA or SDL).

The Sherburne\-Earlville Central School District was formed

in 1967, when the former Sherburne Central School District

merged with the Earlville Central School District. The District

is located in the towns of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich,

Otselic, Plymouth, Sherburne and Smyrna in Chenango County,

and the towns of Brookfield, Georgetown, Hamilton and

Lebanon in Madison County. The district covers approximately

158 square miles.

STUDENT POPULATION: The current population of the school

district is 1,201 students and is organized by the following

configuration: grades UPK\-5 elementary (554 students), grades

6\-8 middle school (280 students), and grades 9\-12 high school

(367 students).

STAFF: The School District employs 141 instructional staff and

171 support staff, with 11 administrators, and 2 supervisors

overseeing the District’s programs.

PROGRAMS: Sherburne\-Earlville is an extraordinary school

district dedicated to the belief that the personal and academic

growth of each student flourishes in a caring and nurturing

environment. The goal of the instructional program is to

provide coordinated and systematic instruction on a UPK\-12

basis that will permit students to progress in their studies in

a continuous manner according to their abilities, interests and

educational needs. The District’s curriculum is aligned with NYS

Learning Standards and infused with current research\-based

instructional practice.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Instruction at our elementary school

is tailored to meet the unique learning needs of our grades

UPK\-5 students through the use of research\-based curricula

and strategies. Core academic areas are enhanced with a robust

offering of special\-area classes, including MakerSpace,

SmartLab, art, music, and physical education.

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Our middle school offers continuous

instruction in basic\-skills areas and expands course offerings

in a number of specialized disciplines, including enrichment.

Instruction is delivered through single mods, and the staff is

organized into grade\-level interdisciplinary teams.

HIGH SCHOOL: Our high school is organized into content\-

based departments. Instruction is delivered within a traditional

schedule. A broad array of instructional programs—ranging

from academic intervention services to advanced placement

and college courses, and independent\-study programs—are

available to all students on the basis of individual needs and

requests. The programming is continually assessed with new

courses frequently offered. Sherburne\-Earlville High School is

accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.

OUR MISSION \& VISION

DISTRICT MISSION: Inspire and empower each learner to

reach their full potential.

DISTRICT VISION: An innovative, high performing rural

school district delivering educational excellence.

ADMINISTRATION \& SUPPORT

Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent

for Instruction, Director of Special Programs, Director of

Finance and Personnel, Elementary School Principal and

Assistant Principal (grades UPK\- 5\), Middle School Principal

and Assistant Principal (grades 6\-8\), High School Principal

and Assistant Principal (grades 9\-12\), Director of Physical

Education, Health \& Athletics, Coordinator of Transportation \&

Maintenance, Food Services Director, District Clerk/Secretary

to Superintendent, District Treasurer.

SCHOOL PROGRAM

COMMUNITY \& REGION

The Sherburne\-Earlville Central School District is the

largest employer in the community, which is largely rural

in character. Other employers include Chobani, New York

Central Mutual Insurance Company, Frontier Telecom, Baillie

Lumber, Chenango Valley Pet Food, Mid\-York Press, and

Golden Artist Colors. Chenango County ranks 10th in the

number of dairy farms in the state.

The community is served by modern and fully accredited

hospitals in nearby Norwich and Hamilton. Norwich serves

as the County seat, where a modern county office building,

county courthouse, and other county facilities are located.

Twenty colleges are within a reasonable driving distance from

the SECSD campus, including Colgate University (10\.4 miles),

Syracuse University (46\.9 miles), and Binghamton University

(58\.1 miles). Eight SUNY colleges, five other private institutions,

and four community colleges are also a short drive away.

Colgate University offers enrichment classes for S\-E High

School students, who also can take college\-level courses at

SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich Extension Campus and/or enroll

in Career and Technical Education programs at the Delaware\-

Chenango\-Madison\-Otsego BOCES Pole Campus in Norwich.

Local points of interest include Sherburne’s Paddleford Park,

Gaines Park, and Rogers Environmental Education Center.

Paddleford Park features an outdoor swimming pool, baseball

fields, picnic area, and playground. Gaines Park hosts summer

concerts and an art festival. Rogers Center offers a variety of

programs and events dedicated to enhancing environmental

awareness and appreciation of the natural world. All three

are free and open to the public.

The community’s cultural opportunities include the

Earlville Opera House and local public libraries in Sherburne,

Earlville and Smyrna. Turning Stone Resort Casino, which

offers a wide range of musical entertainment, is less than

an hour’s drive from Sherburne.

The area plays host to several weekend cultural and family

events throughout the year as well, such as Colorscape

Chenango, Blues Festival, Sherburne Arts Festival, and the

Chenango County Fair. Sherburne also is home to the famous

Sherburne Pageant of Bands, one of the oldest and largest

school\-band events on the East Coast. The Sherburne Pageant

of Bands takes place on the first weekend of June and will

celebrate its 77th anniversary this year.

2025 GRADUATES

Seniors Graduating ...................................................................................82%

Regents Diplomas .....................................................................................98%

Local Diplomas ..............................................................................................0%

IEP Diplomas ...................................................................................................0%

Enrollment in four\-year schools ......................................................39%

Enrollment in two\-year schools .......................................................11%

Business and Technical schools ..........................................................4%

Students going to higher education .............................................54%

Students going into military .................................................................1%

Students going into employment ...................................................34%

FINANCIAL DATA (2025\-2026\)

School Budget ..........................................................................$40,171,474

Assessed Value. .....................................................................$368,166,389

Tax Rate/$1,000 .................................................................................$10\.71

Building Aid Ratio .....................................................................................95%

State Aid Ratio ........................................................................................76\.6%

Indebtedness ..............................................................................$32,227,846

BOARD OF EDUCATION

NAME POSITION TERM EXPIRES

Harmon Hoff .............. President .............................................6/30/2026

Christina Baker ......... Vice President ..................................6/30/2026

Ethan Johnson .......... Member .................................................6/30/2027

Debra Kurtz ................ Member .................................................6/30/2027

Kerry Simmons ......... Member .................................................6/30/2027

Will Tyrrell ................... Member .................................................6/30/2027

Jerri Webb .................... Member ................................................6/30/2026

Hannah Barth ............ Student Member ............................6/30/2026

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For the following, please note If you answered yes, you will not necessarily be disqualified as an applicant for employment.

No Yes Have you ever had a professional certificate or license denied, revoked, or suspended by any

governmental agency? If yes, please explain:

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No Yes Are you legally eligible for employment in this country? If employed, you will be asked to product two

original forms of identification.

No Yes Do you have relatives and/or friends employed in this school district? If yes, who:

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No Yes Have you ever been convicted of a criminal violation (misdemeanor/felony, excluding minor traffic offenses?

If yes, please explain:

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No Yes Are any criminal charges or proceedings pending against you? If yes, please explain:

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No Yes Have you ever been found guilty of and/or pleaded guilty to charges pursuant to New York State

Education Law 3020\-a? If yes, please explain:

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APPLICATION FOR

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

SHERBURNE\-EARLVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTIONS

1\. Please complete application form and forward it, along with other required materials, to the person listed on the back of this form.

2\. You are invited to add or attach any additional information which will assist us in our evaluation.

3\. Applicants are asked not to contact members of the Board of Education except as they may be requested to do so.

4\. Applications may be downloaded for completion and signature, go to www.dcmoboces.com/supersearch.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Please Print or Type)

DCMO BOCES Application for Superintendent of Schools 2

UNDERGRADUATE

Institution: Major: Degree: Date:

GRADUATE

Institution: Major: Degree: Date:

Please supply a complete list of full\-time experience. List most recent experience first.

POSITION: