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ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS
SVVSD.ORG STVRA.IN/LINKEDIN @SVVSD
ABOUT ST. VRAIN • • • • •
Seventh largest district in Colorado Over 32,000 students More than 5,000 employees Over 50 schools Average of 800 new students annually • Strong community support
OPTIMAL
Fort Collins
LOCATION
Longmont
• Denver (40 minutes)
I-25
• Boulder (27 minutes)
HWY 119
Boulder
DIA
• Fort Collins (47 minutes) • Denver Int’l (42 minutes)
Denver
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS PROGRAMS
For years, St. Vrain has successfully cultivated academic focus programs such as International Baccalaureate, Pre-collegiate Advanced Placement and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). This variety of programming does not just benefit students, it also benefits teachers who have the opportunity to work within programs specific to their specialized skillset.
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TECHNOLOGY
Funded by the 2012 mill levy override, $2.2 million is allocated annually to educational technology for classrooms, teachers and students. Through online courses, small group discussions, mentorship opportunities and week long iPad learning camps, teachers are learning best practices for incorporating iPads and other forms of technology in their classrooms.
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303-776-6200 • 395 S. PRATT PKWY.• LONGMONT, CO 80501 • SVVSD.ORG
BENEFITS
It is important to St. Vrain that families have the opportunity to live healthfully and prosper. Here is a sample of what we offer employees and their families: Healthcare
Insurance & Disability
Personal Wellness
Leave/Vacation
Retirement
Cigna HRA Kaiser HMO
Life – Basic Term and AD&D Life – Optional Life and AD&D
Fitness Discounts Wellness Classes
Holidays Annual Vacation
PERA Pension PERA 401(k)
VSP Vision
Sick Leave Bank
Professional Growth
Accrued PTO
403(b) and 457
Delta Dental FLEX Accounts
Optional Short-Term Disability PERA Disability (upon vesting)
Assistance Programs
FMLA Leave
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DISTRICT
HONORS • Recipient of $16.6 million Race to the Top Grant dedicated to STEM education • $1.4 million activity grant from the Colorado Health Foundation used for classroom movement • 2013 “All-State Board of Education”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
S&P bond rating at an all-time high, AA National award for financial reporting 10 years straight General fund reserves in excess of $60 million 78 percent of funds go to instruction and classroom support
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19.27%
2.73%
303-776-6200 • 395 S. PRATT PKWY.• LONGMONT, CO 80501 • SVVSD.ORG
HOW FUNDS ARE SPENT
• • • •
BUILDING SUPPORT
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
CENTRAL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION
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DIRECT INSTRUCTION AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT
78%
St. Vrain provides ongoing support for licensed, administrative and classified personnel, offering over 40 low cost continuing education classes for professional development each semester. Partners in Education (PIE) gives new teachers the chance to earn a master’s degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
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Don Haddad, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Sincerely,
@SVVSD
I hope you will consider a career with St. Vrain Valley Schools and joining our highly effective team of education professionals.
St. Vrain offers our employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. There is easy access to prestigious colleges and universities, urban centers, performing arts venues and Colorado’s world-renowned outdoor recreational activities.
St. Vrain’s outstanding teachers, support staff, coaches and administrators are equipped with excellent facilities and stateof-the-art technology, and our schools feature highly engaging instructional focus programs that inspire students.
We are grateful for your interest in St. Vrain Valley Schools, a world class PreK-12 public education system located in the north Denver-metro area.
Dear Educator,
303-682-7205 haddad_don@svvsd.org Twitter: @SVVSDSupt
Superintendent of Schools
Don Haddad, Ed.D. 395 S. Pratt Parkway, Longmont, CO 80501 303-776-6200 • SVVSD.ORG • @SVVSD
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