REX BOLEY

• Blue Valley Middle School Principal 2023-24
• Modeled leadership to inspire positive interactions between teaching staff, administrative personnel, students, and families.
• Fostered supportive, collaborative work environment, enhancing teacher retention through effective communication, mentoring, and professional development.
• Strengthened community relationships by engaging stakeholders, hosting forums, advocating for district resources, and effectively communicating district vision and strategic plan.
• 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.
• 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 stimulating educational environment for students and teachers, emphasizing continuous learning and fostering growth.

• 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 to resolve conflicts and address concerns, enhancing community engagement.
• 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.
• Developed improvement plans based on student, teacher, and school performance data to drive academic achievement and enhance educational outcomes.
• Secured additional funding through grants and strategic budget management, supporting district initiatives and resource allocation.

• Developed strong leadership teams within each school to facilitate collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making among staff members.
• Led successful efforts to increase enrollment numbers in underrepresented groups such as gifted learners or English language learners through targeted outreach campaigns and program expansion.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that improved instructional practices and outcomes across all schools in the district.
• Increased teacher retention rates by fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.

• 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 enhance development and support of student programs and activities.
• Managed hiring, training, and disciplinary actions to align with legal standards and support organizational goals.
• Spearheaded STEM curriculum development and introduced innovative teaching techniques.
• Facilitated professional development through implementation of curriculum training and acquisition of essential 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Salina West Alternative School
• Led instructional leadership efforts to improve student achievement and strengthen curriculum alignment.
• Supervised staff performance, providing coaching, feedback, and evaluation support for continuous improvement.
• Managed building operations, ensuring safe, orderly, and efficient school environments.

• Directed district-wide strategic planning, aligning instructional priorities, operations, and board goals.
• Supervised principals and administrators, strengthening accountability across schools and departments.
• Managed annual budgeting, allocating resources to support instruction, staffing, and facilities needs.
• Oversaw policy implementation, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and board requirements.

• Collaborated with Board of Education, presenting recommendations, reports, and operational updates.
• Led curriculum and assessment initiatives, supporting consistent improvement in student achievement.
• Facilitated communication with staff, families, and community partners to build district trust.
• Evaluated district programs and personnel, identifying improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.

• Championed social-emotional learning initiatives throughout the district to promote mental health awareness among staff members and foster positive coping strategies among students during times of stress or change.
• Improved school district performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and strategic planning.
• Strengthened community relationships by engaging with stakeholders, hosting regular forums, and advocating for resources on behalf of the district.
• Advanced equity initiatives by promoting diversity within the teaching workforce and developing culturally responsive curricula across all grade levels.

• Developed agriculture curriculum aligned with Kansas CTE standards and student career pathways.
• Instructed agriscience, animal science, and plant science through classroom and laboratory activities.
• Supervised FFA activities, leadership events, and competitive student development opportunities.
• Managed greenhouse, shop, and equipment safety to support hands-on agricultural instruction.

Expected in 07/2027

• Dissertation: "How do rural middle school educators perceive the influence of employability skills on student career readiness and future employability within their communities?"
• K-State College of Education Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship Recipient
• 4.0 GPA