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Tom Hunter, Superintendent
Mr. Tom Hunter
Superintendent of Greensburg Schools  (2000-Present)
[email protected]
Phone:  (812)663-4774 ext. 4012

Wife : Lori Hunter
Children : Taylor, Lance and Logan


Education

 

Hanover College                           1980               Bachelor of Arts

Purdue University                           1983               Master of Science

Ball State University                       1991               Secondary Administration

Ball State University                       1999               Educational Specialist Degree

 

Work Experience


Madison Cons. Schools              1980                          Student Teaching

Purdue University                        1980-1981                Graduate Assistant Teacher

Greensburg Com. Schools         1981-1989                Science Teacher, GJHS

Greensburg Com. Schools         1989-1991                Administrative Assistant, GJHS

Greensburg Com. Schools         1991-1994                Assistant Principal, GJHS

Greensburg Com. Schools         1994-1999                Principal, GJHS

Greensburg Com. Schools         1999-Present           Superintendent                              
 

 

 

Professional Organizations

 

Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (2000- present)

District 10 Superintendents Study Council President ( 2010, 2011)

District VIII IAPSS Chair (2013-2015)

Indiana Association of School Business Officials (2000- present)

American Association of School Administrators (2000- present)

State Superintendents Advisory Board (2010,2011)

Greensburg Chamber of Commerce, President ( 2010)

Decatur County Economic Development Council (EDC) Board (2012 – present)

Greensburg Kiwanis (Educational Chair)

Greensburg Community Learning Center Board (President)

Greensburg United Fund (Educational Chair)

Decatur County Eco 15 Board

Decatur County Drop-Out Prevention Board

Greensburg Area Plan Commission Board

Greensburg Board of Zoning Appeals (Past President)

Decatur County Community Action Coalition (Past President)

Coalition of Quality Schools Member

Decatur County YMCA (Past Board Member)

Decatur County Historical Society (Past Board Member)

Decatur County Arts and Cultural Council  (Past Member)

Decatur County Hospital Capital Campaigns Committee

Greensburg First Baptist Church (Past Trustee)

East Central Service Center (Past Board President)

Bartholomew Special Education Cooperative (Past Board President)

C4 Vocational Cooperative (Past Board President)

SE Indiana Child Fatality Team Member

 

Special Recognition


Registered School Business Administrator  (IASBO)  2003 to present

Indiana Multi-Ethnic Conference Workshop Facilitator 2008

Japan Foundation- Group Tour for Educators  to Japan (2 Weeks) 2008

Indiana Superintendents Delegation to China (10 days) 2013

2011 District VIII Superintendent of the Year

2011 Indiana Superintendent of the Year

1993 District 10 IASP Assistant Principal of the Year

Indiana RISE Teacher Evaluation Presenter  (IASBO / IAPSS) 2012-2014

 

District Curriculum Initiatives


Established Project Lead The Way and the Gateway Pre-Engineering Programs

Established the Project Lead The Way Bio-Med Program

Coordinated with IVY Tech 35 + Dual Credit College Courses at Greensburg High School

Established 9 AP Courses at Greensburg High School

Established a 1 to 1 Computer Program for Greensburg Schools (K-12)

Established the Introduction of World Languages at Greensburg Jr. High in 2014

Established an Achievement School for credit recovery for Greensburg High School

Established the Greensburg Adult Learning Center for delivery of college classes to adults

Built a new Vocational Center at Greensburg High School in 2014 to enhance CTE/STEM

Added a Drama program at Greensburg Jr. High and Greensburg High School

Added a digital television station at Greensburg High School (GTV)

Helped develop the Professional Learning Community (PLC) concept across the district

Coordinated the RISE Teacher Evaluation pilot with the IDOE

Provided a 10 session Leadership Development Program for interested teachers in 2013-15

Developed a Compensation Model that rewards effective teaching in the classroom

 

 

Coordination of District Building
Projects / Cost Reductions


Closed four elementary buildings (2003) that needed major upgrades

Opened a new Elementary Complex to replace the closed elementary schools (2003) 

Opened a new 32,000 sq. ft. Field House at Greensburg High School for practices (2001)

Renovated Greensburg High School (2003) 

Renovated Greensburg Jr. High (2007 and 2015)

Built a Maintenance and Transportation Center (2004)

Replaced the Central Office with a modern facility (2007)

Purchased 45 acres of property adjacent to school campus

Over-saw student growth from 1850 students to 2300 students (2000-2014)

Coordinated a Reduction in Force of 27 personnel (2000)

Developed a financial plan that reduced the General Fund from an $800,000 deficit to a $4,000,000 cash balance.

Developed a new Vocational Center at Greensburg High School

Developed an Internship Program with local industry  (10-15 GHS students each year)

Coordinated $35,000,000 in building projects (2001-2014)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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