Thomas Hunter

920 South Ridge Drive
Greensburg, IN 47240
thunter@greensburg.k12.in.us

Education

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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

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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, Greensburg Schools                     

Professional Organizations (Past and Current)

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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  (Present Member)
Decatur County Economic Development Council (EDC) Board (2012 – present)
Greensburg Kiwanis (Educational Past Chair)
Greensburg Community Learning Center Board (President)
Greensburg United Fund (Educational Past Chair)
Decatur County Eco 15 Board
Decatur County Drop-Out Prevention Board
Greensburg Area Plan Commission Board (Current)
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 Past Member
Greensburg First Baptist Church (Past Trustee)
East Central Service Center (Past Board President) (Current Member)
Bartholomew Special Education Cooperative (Past Board President) (Current Member)
C4 Vocational Cooperative (Past Board President) (Current Member)
SE Indiana Child Fatality Team Member
Regional Suicide Prevention Team Member
Human Services Board Member
 

Special Recognition

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Registered School Business Administrator  (IASBO)  2003 to present
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
Southern Indiana Superintendents Club Member
IAPSS EPIC Graduate (Cohort 1)
IAPSS Mentor for New Superintendents
IASA Mentor

District Curriculum Initiatives

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Established Project Lead The Way and the Gateway Pre-Engineering Programs in GCS
Established the Project Lead The Way Bio-Med Program
Coordinated with IVY Tech 40 + 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) and Public Radio Station
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 GCS

Coordination of District Building Projects / Cost Reductions

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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, 2016 and 2023)

Renovated Greensburg Jr. High (2007, 2015 and 2023)

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 (2008)

Over-saw student growth from 1850 students to 2100 students 

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. Maintained this balance from 2004 – 2024.

Developed a new Vocational Center at Greensburg High School (2014)

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

Opened a new Agriculture Center for Greensburg High School in 2021

Added four (4) new classrooms at GES and a new Innovation Lab at GJHS along with multiple other upgrades to the district ($20 million project) without public remonstrance.

Coordinated $65,000,000 in building projects (2001-2024)