Mr. Shannon Bumann
Woodhull,IL
Summary
Passionate, empathetic school leader with a successful career in educational leadership. Expert in creating a culture in which students and staff thrive. Skilled in maintaining fiscal responsibility and district sustainability.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Superintendent
AlWood Community Schools #225
Woodhull, IL
07.2005 - 06.2023
- Created and maintained district fiscal stability; balanced a multi-million dollar district budget.
- Secured a solar farm project that will save the district over $1,000,000 and ensure district viability.
- Awarded/won numerous grants, yielding the district millions of dollars in revenue.
- Oversaw construction projects resulting in multi-million dollar infrastructure improvements.
- Negotiated 25 years of teacher contracts without the expense of an attorney.
- Served as president of Black Hawk Area Special Education District and the area vocational district.
- Pioneered a partnership with Black Hawk College for dual-enrollment classes; multiple AlWood students have graduated high school with an Associate's Degree.
- Periodically served simultaneously as district superintendent/elementary principal and superintendent/high school principal.
- Negotiated a tax agreement with Pioneer Seeds which saved the district $1,000,000.
- Assisted in passing a referendum for the Education Fund.
- Upheld state laws, contractual obligations, and district policies to comply with regulations and obtain necessary school funding.
Elementary School Principal
AlWood Community Schools #225
Woodhull, IL
07.1998 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Oversaw school budgets, strategized changes, and tracked expenses to allocate/manage school funds.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Developed benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize potential.
Athletic Director/Administrative Intern
Erie Community School District #1
Erie, IL
08.1992 - 06.1995
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization.
- Scheduled and coordinated events, tournaments, busing, and local/regional/state activities.
- Supervised coaching staffs, athletes and officials and established effective communication with teachers for a positive student-athlete experience.
- Upheld and applied IHSA by-laws, contractual obligations, and district policies to comply with regulations and retain necessary school/athletics good standing.
Education
Education Specialist (Type 75) - School Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1998
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1998
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Fiscal Planning
- Board of Education Relations
- Infrastructure Maintenance/Planning
- Policy Development
- Staff Management
- Community Relations
- Resource Coordination
- Leadership Development
- Expense Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Grant Securing
Certification
- Full and current Illinois Type 75 Administrative licensure
- Illinois Association of School Administrators member (retired)
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary member
Timeline
District Superintendent
AlWood Community Schools #225
07.2005 - 06.2023
Elementary School Principal
AlWood Community Schools #225
07.1998 - 06.2005
Athletic Director/Administrative Intern
Erie Community School District #1
08.1992 - 06.1995
Education Specialist (Type 75) - School Administration
Western Illinois University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Western Illinois University
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