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Dean Koppelman

Fargo,ND

Summary

Adept at revitalizing educational environments, spearheading policy and budget reforms across multiple school districts, managing budgets up to $20 million. Developed leadership skills that not only fostered team unity but also ensured the seamless operation of essential services, showcasing expertise in budget management, team leadership, and people skills..

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent of K-12 School District

Richland #44 School District
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Called out of Retirement to help the Richland #44 School District try to resolve some serious issues it had experienced. Worked very hard to rebuild positive relationships with the communities that make-up the school district.
  • Held numerous meetings with patrons/parents from these communities to establish an open, respectful line of communication.
  • Met on many occasions with students and staff to establish positive, helpful relationships.
  • Developed and managed the 10 million dollar budget for the school year
  • Reviewed and updated district, staff, and student policies.
  • Reviewed and updated the employee performance evaluation documents.
  • Established an Open Door policy for students, staff, parents and patrons.
  • Initiated team building exercises for students and staff.
  • Determined facility needs through observation and analysis.

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Superintendent of K-12,School District

Valley City Public School
07.1998 - 06.2016
  • Worked to establish and continually monitor and update student learning outcomes.
  • Developed and managed a 15-20 million dollar budget.
  • Reviewed and revised student, staff, and district policies.
  • Managed the continued updates and improvements to school facilities.
  • Provided assistance to the School Board and teachers during the Negotiations process.
  • Provided oversight of the transportation, food service, and student activity programs of the district.


Superintendent of K-12,School District

Underwood,ND Public Schools
07.1993 - 06.1998
  • Helped establish student learner outcomes and then would monitor and revise if necessary.
  • Reviewed and revised student, staff, and district policies.
  • Developed and managed 13 million dollar budget.
  • Managed the district’s transportation, food service, and Student Activity programs.
  • Managed the repair and renovation of school facilities.
  • Provided assistance to the teachers and School Board during the Negotiations process.
  • Reviewed and revised if necessary the teacher evaluation document.

Education

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership -

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05-1988

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team leadership
  • Construction Oversight
  • Fiscal Management
  • Student Relations
  • Staff Relations
  • Curriculum Leadership
  • People Skills

Accomplishments

  • Helped to lead the passage of several bond issues to help renovate school facilities and to build a new gymnasium, This is quite an accomplishment considering there needs to be a 60% yes vote to increase property taxes to pay for the bonds.
  • Our Elementary School in the Richland #44 School District received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, one of just a few schools to receive this prestigious award!
  • I was selected the ND Superintendent of the Year in 2005 by my peers. I am very proud of this honor as there were so many Superintendents who were deserving of this award. It’s one of the top highlights of my career!
  • I am a military veteran and military retiree having served honorably for a little over 20 years.
  • One of the most rewarding and challenging highlight of my professional career was helping to bring unity back to the Richland #44 School District after they had experienced some very difficult and serious issues

Timeline

Superintendent of K-12 School District

Richland #44 School District
05.2018 - 07.2019

Superintendent of K-12,School District

Valley City Public School
07.1998 - 06.2016

Superintendent of K-12,School District

Underwood,ND Public Schools
07.1993 - 06.1998

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership -

North Dakota State University
Dean Koppelman