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)