Rex Boley
MANHATTAN
Summary
Professional educator with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in school administration, strategic planning, and facility evaluation and construction. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic achievement through innovative curriculum development and strategic decision-making. Adept at managing diverse teams, navigating complex projects, and adapting to evolving educational needs to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality education. An authentic leader with strong organizational and communication skills, dedicated to creating positive outcomes for students, staff, and the broader community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent of Schools
USD 384 Blue Valley
07.2023 - Current
- Blue Valley Middle School Principal 2023-24
- Fostered a supportive and collaborative work environment, increasing teacher retention through communication, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Strengthened community relationships by engaging stakeholders, hosting forums, and advocating for district resources as well as communicating the district vision and strategic plan.
- Evaluated budget spending allocation of district recourses.
- Reduced budget deficits by implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality educational programs.
- Promoted continuous improvement by driving initiatives that enhanced instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Led construction planning and facility improvement projects, ensuring alignment with district needs and budget constraints.
- Established business partnerships to create student internship opportunities, boosting career readiness.
- Improved district performance with data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
- Enhanced school safety with proactive crisis management, regular drills, and consistent enforcement of behavior expectations.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
- Worked in collaboration to move Preschool to all day with half day option.
- Fostering a cooperative development of an after school program Preschool - 4th grade.
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Managed budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility and secure additional funding through grants.
- Encouraged active parental involvement to strengthen student success.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support achievement.
- Created a stimulating educational setting for students and teachers, emphasizing continuous learning and growth.
Superintendent of Schools
USD 107 Rock Hills
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed College and Career partnerships with industry, school districts, and post-secondary institutions.
- Assessed facility needs, guided scope of work, and budget planning for bond funding.
- Reviewed, implemented, and ensured compliance with district-wide policies and regulations.
- Designed professional development plans to enhance staff skills.
- Created and executed safe in-person learning plans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Facilitated communication with parents, board members, and stakeholders, resolving conflicts and addressing concerns.
- Oversaw district operations, ensuring accountability and effective leadership.
- Presented reports and recommendations to the school board on budgets, staffing, and capital improvements.
- Collaborated on risk assessment systems and long-term procedural planning with consultants.
- Fostered relationships with staff and school leaders to maintain a learning-focused environment.
- Encouraged active parental involvement in education and student success.
- Developed improvement plans using student, teacher, and school performance data.
- Secured additional funding through grants and strategic budget management.
- Promoted a positive, engaging environment for both students and teachers.
Superintendent/Elementary School Principal
USD 107 Rock Hills
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure high-quality standards and performance objectives.
- Collaborated with Elementary Building Leadership to design and implement schedules aligned with COVID safety protocols.
- Researched and integrated emerging educational trends and strategies to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Promoted collaboration among interdepartmental teams to develop and support student programs, activities, and lessons.
- Managed hiring, training, and disciplinary actions in compliance with legal standards and organizational goals.
- Spearheaded STEM curriculum development and introduced innovative teaching techniques.
- Facilitated professional development by implementing quality curriculum training and securing necessary resources.
- Communicated behavioral policies and procedures to students and families, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Modeled leadership to inspire positive interactions between teaching staff, administrative personnel, students, and families.
- Developed and presented school budgets, including recommendations for staffing, capital investments, and cost-saving measures.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and private funding requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Enforced discipline policies and monitored student behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Strengthened community engagement by fostering relationships between students, teachers, and local stakeholders.
- Used data-driven insights to establish effective instructional practices and performance improvement strategies.
- Authored and submitted grant proposals to secure funding for educational initiatives.
- Directed scheduling and protocols for orientation, registration, and related events.
- Mentored new educators by providing guidance, feedback, and professional support.
- Conducted classroom evaluations to assess teaching effectiveness and strategy implementation.
- Led policy discussions, information-sharing meetings, and team-building initiatives.
- Delivered targeted instruction to small groups of teachers and students as needed.
Technology Education Teacher
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for applied technology.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Used fair and equitable approaches when grading assignments and evaluating build projects.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
- Helped individuals develop life skills, improve knowledge and enhance vocational skills.
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
High School Principal
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Led, as part of building team, developed, implemented and monitored contract learning curriculum for alternative education students.
- Responsible for applying for and maintaining USD 305 Virtual School accreditation.
- Oversaw USD 305 Adult Diploma completion program.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Monitored on-line student learning and staff assessments of on-line projects and assignments.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2014
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Agriculture Teacher
USD 327 Ellsworth Schools
05.2003 - 06.2008
- Devised strategies for growing program and generating interest in greater student population.
- Maintained school garden to involve students in growing various crops, flowers and other greenery.
- Planned events and field trips to provide hands-on experiences in agricultural areas.
- Instructed students on importance of conserving natural resources.
- Prepared lesson plans on topics such as plant science and technology in farming.
- Monitored school laboratory, greenhouse and feed center used for supervised agricultural experiences.
- Initiated and moderated classroom discussions to facilitate dialogue and understanding of taught material.
- Developed, selected and used informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
- Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
- Conducted assessments of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Taught students about various agricultural techniques through various experiments.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Interim Assistant Director, Salina Tech
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
07.2001 - 06.2003
- Ran day to day operations of technical school
- Established and maintained business partnerships ($35,000 AGCO)
- Worked with departments and business leaders to review and update curriculum and programs
- Planned and presented staff in-services
- Worked with departments to develop problem based learning lessons and evaluation rubrics
- Managed Student Services and created and implemented school marketing plan
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Oversaw site construction of 7 million dollars of new educational facilities and met regularly with architect, Director of Facilities and Project Manager to insure site safety, construction timelines and quality of work was getting done.
- Skills USA Sponsor
Agriculture Teacher
USD 327 Ellsworth Schools
08.1990 - 06.2001
Education
Master of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1990
Associate of Science -
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05.1988
Doctor of Education - Curriculum/Instruction & Leadership
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS07-2027
Skills
- Educational Facility Study
- Worked with MTSS TASN
- Curriculum and program development
- Community engagement/Long Term Strategic Planning
- Standardized Testing/Learning Data
- Developing school district cooperative agreements to benefit student success in College/Career Readiness (NCKC4 Rock Hills, Beloit, Osborne, Waconda)
- Special Education teaching, compliance and budgeting experience
- Education Facility construction experience
- Budget creation/Grant writing
- Policy and Procedure development
- Staff Training and Development
- Experienced with On-Line Learning (Edgenuity)
- Alternative Education (Principal)
- Policy enforcement
- Analytical problem solving
- Relationship building and networking
- Team leadership
- Process improvements
- Verbal and written communication
- Student achievement
- Academic administration
- Business & community partnership development
- Regulatory compliance
- Carl Perkins Funding
- Higher Education Administration experience
- Grant writing
- Technical Education Administration
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Testing and Mitigation Grants
Licenses
District Leadership - PreK-12
Building Leadership - PreK-12
Building Administration - 7-12
Director Vocational Education - 7-Post-Secondary
Technology Education - 6-12
Agriculture Education - 7-12
Gifted Education - K-12
General Science - 5-9
Biology - 5-12
Community Involvement
Jewell County Emergency Management Disaster Team
Jewell County Affordable Housing Committee
Leadership Salina
Salina United Way
Salina Catbackers
Member of the United Methodist Church
Master Mason
Ellsworth Public Library Board
Ellsworth Extension Board
Ellsworth Conservation Board
School District Teams
Kansas School Superintendents Association (KSSA) Legislative Committee
Schools for Quality Education (SQE) Regional Representative
District Leadership Team
District School Gating Team - COVID-19
District KESA Team
District Administration Team
District Technology Team
Negotiation Team
District Benefits Team
District Equity Council
Technical Education Advisory Team
Trauma Informed Team
Timeline
Superintendent of Schools
USD 384 Blue Valley
07.2023 - Current
Superintendent of Schools
USD 107 Rock Hills
07.2020 - 06.2023
Superintendent/Elementary School Principal
USD 107 Rock Hills
07.2020 - 07.2021
Technology Education Teacher
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2022
High School Principal
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
07.2014 - 12.2019
Gifted and Talented Teacher
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2014
Agriculture Teacher
USD 327 Ellsworth Schools
05.2003 - 06.2008
Interim Assistant Director, Salina Tech
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
07.2001 - 06.2003
Agriculture Teacher
USD 327 Ellsworth Schools
08.1990 - 06.2001
Master of Science - Education
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Kansas State University
Associate of Science -
Cloud County Community College
Doctor of Education - Curriculum/Instruction & Leadership
Kansas State University
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