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Marquette-Alger RESA

Our Vision

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services Agency endeavors to provide its constituent districts with the supports necessary to enable them to develop communities filled with learners prepared to be successful, productive and responsible citizens.

Our Mission

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency provides educational excellence through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

Belief Statements

All learners deserve the opportunity to reach their potential.
Change is necessary to meet the emerging needs of learners and communities.
Collaboration and innovation are keys to success.
Communication and a healthy exchange of ideas are essential.
We must recognize, promote, and model effective education systems.

Talent Together

Talent Together seeks to provide equitable access and opportunity to the teaching profession by eliminating barriers and providing multiple levels of support to ensure candidates can complete a high-quality teacher preparation program.

We acknowledge and respect participants’ diverse identities, cultures, and traditions and create environments where participants feel a sense of belonging so that, ultimately, children across Michigan learn from a more diverse and well-prepared teacher workforce.

Beliefs

We believe that systemic barriers have limited access to the teaching profession and negatively impacted student growth and learning.
We believe that human connection and belonging are critical. By placing students’ and participants’ whole selves – rather than just their academic selves – at the center of learning, we can revolutionize teacher preparation.
We believe that teaching and learning is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. We must grow and evolve so we can respond to the needs of our varying communities, participants, and their students.

Commitments

We commit to designing learning experiences that uncover participants’ and students’ talents and cultivate their most authentic selves.
We commit to creating flexible structures that address the differentiated needs of participants from rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.

Superintendent/Principal

Republic, MI

Full Time

Republic-Michigamme Schools (K-12)

Mid Level

The Board of Education of Republic-Michigamme Public Schools is conducting a
comprehensive search for its next Superintendent/Principal.

Tucked into the tranquil heart of Marquette County, Republic, Michigan, is a picturesque community that perfectly balances a storied industrial past with a serene, nature-focused present. While the town remains proud of its iron mining roots and the grit of the generations who shaped the region, it has evolved into a welcoming, tight-knit enclave that optimizes true “U.P. charm.” Residents enjoy a natural playground defined by the winding Michigamme River, the crystal-clear waters of Perch Lake, and the miles of vibrant hiking trails, creating a harmonious environment where history and the great outdoors meet. It is an ideal setting for a leader who values community connection, historical legacy, and an unparallel quality of life amidst the beauty of the Upper Peninsula.

District Data:

Enrollment: 74 Students
1.0 Administrative Support Staff
9.5 Support Staff
10.7 Teaching Staff

$3.4 Million Annual Operating Budget
$5.9 million is the projected fund balance June 30, 2026.
$2.4 million Capital Projects Gund balance.
Non-Homestead Levy: 18.000 mills
District website: Republic-Michigamme Schools

District Facility:

Republic-Michigamme Schools (K-12)
227 Maple Street
Republic, MI 49879

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or other appropriate area of study.
Michigan School Administrator Certificate (preferred), or the ability to obtain within three (3) years.
At least two (2) years as a School Administrator with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public education (teaching/administration).
Thorough understanding of pedagogy, financial administration, and education law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with diverse audiences (students, staff, parents, and governmental officials).

Duties and Priorities for the New Superintendent/Principal:

Strategic Leadership & Goal Setting
- Collaborating Planning
- Implementation
- Policy Management
- Procedures
- Advisory Role
Academic Oversight & Educational Environment
- Curriculum Instruction
- Data Analysis
- Student Environment
Financial & Operational Management
- Budgeting
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Maintain Records & Reports
- Facilities & Infrastructure
- Emergency Management
Personnel & Human Resources
- Hiring
- Staff Oversight
- Performance Management
- Labor Relations
- Internal Relations
Community & Public Relations
- Public Relations
- Liaison
- Engagement

Salary and Contract Information:

Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience and will include a full benefits package with health insurance, vision and dental coverage, and additional benefits as determined by the Board.
Salary range of approximately $110,000 to $130,000.
Year-round employment with paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Application Procedure and Deadline:

Application materials must be submitted no later than 3:00pm on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Interested candidates can find a full job posting on Republic-Michigamme School’s website, at Republic-Michigamme Schools

Candidate materials will be treated confidentially through the screening process, with names only going public at the time an interview is scheduled. Candidates are asked not to contact board members directly. All questions regarding the search should be directed to Kevin Luokkala, Superintendent/Principal, Republic-Michigamme Schools at (906) 376-2277 or [email protected].

Timeline:

Application Deadline – March 30, 2026

Candidate Screening – Early April 2026

Interviews

1st Round – Mid-April 2026
2nd Round – Early May 2026

Start Date – July 1, 2026

The superintendent/principal search will be conducted with due regard to the Michigan Open Meetings Act (Public Act 267 of 1976) requirement of open meeting for the public body deliberations, decisions, and interviews.

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