Robert J. Libka
97 Hilltop Drive
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156-1168





CAREER OBJECTIVE

I seek a senior leadership position in either a high school, elementary or unit district. This may be superintendent, associate or assistant superintendent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proviso Township High Schools, Forest Park, IL 2000 - 2008

Superintendent, (One Year Agreement) 2007 – 2008
· ISBE recognized District and School Improvement Plans as exceptional.
· Professional Learning Communities, all departments completed alignment of like assessments.
· $30,000,000 grant was awarded the district for economic development
· Two school foundations were created (performing arts and general education).
· WORKKEYS scores were improved due to district’s increased focus on reading literacy.
· Allocated resources for initiatives resulting in improved test scores for Applied Science students.
· Served as President of the Board of Control of the Technology Partnership for 6 districts.
· Established a focus on “catching people doing things right”, resulting in year-end video.
· Implemented first e-weekly update on district activities aligned with Baldrige Quality Model.
· Introduced first district weekly e-newsletter for staff and community.
Assistant Superintendent, 2006 - 2007
· Developed service learning resources for high school and area elementary schools.
· Enlisted collaboration of 36 universities and 40 community social service agencies.
· Facilitated development of adult education opportunities for HS service area.
Chief Education Officer (Interim Superintendent), 2005 – 2006 (interim capacities in HR and Business)
· Completed construction of new $40,000,000 Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy on schedule.
· Transitioned all schools to a Professional Learning Communities model.
· Proposed $2.4 million in budget cuts, involving all stakeholders in analysis.
Assist Supt. for Technology and Operation, 2006 (several weeks before promotion to CEO).
Director of Auxiliary Programs, 2002-2005
· Coordinated activities for 40 areas of academic support, other district initiatives,
after school and weekend programs, summer school, and alternative schools.
· Obtained grants to enhance technology for core and applied science curriculum.
Math Teacher at Proviso West High School, 2000-2002
· Engaged students with a math laboratory approach to teaching Algebra.

Lutheran Education, Northern Illinois District LCMS 1975- 2000

Executive Director (Superintendent) 1993-2000 Lutheran HS Assoc. of Kane and DuPage Counties, Elgin, IL
·Led the school as Senior Administrator, implementing first dual credit programs.
·Coordinated fund raising efforts, raising over $3,000,000 in private donations.

Director of Guidance 1989-1993 Walther Lutheran High School, Melrose Park, IL
· Taught Honors Psychology, General Psychology and World Religions.
· Produced student video for middle school program. Coached track and cross-country teams.

Project Director 1988-1989 Harvard University I Smithsonian Institute Grant, New Delhi, India
· Directed translation of a 1,000 pg. 13th Century Manuscript.
· Managed accounts, hired and trained staff and completed 1 yr agreement.

Director of Koehneke Community Center / Director of Student Activities 1975-1988
Concordia University Of Chicago, River Forest, IL 1975-1988
· Coordinated conference programs and events for up to 3,000 participants.
· Advised student organizations as Director of Student Activities for 13 years.
· Served as Residence Hall Director, Counselor and Building Manager.