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Administration
The following five positions comprise the Superintendent's Cabinet, which is charged with the responsibility of supervising all activities within the Souderton Area School District.
Use the links below to read individual cabinet member's responsibilities:
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Superintendent
Frederick C. Johnson, Ed.D . ~ e-mail: fjohnson@soudertonsd.org
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Welcome to the Souderton Area School District which prides itself on a long standing tradition of commitment to quality education and student achievement. Our mission statement speaks of a commitment to students, academic achievement, and innovation. Our goal is to educate all of our students at a level that will enable them to compete successfully in an ever-changing world. This can only be accomplished by establishing a partnership between home and school as we work together to provide the very best education for our children.
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 Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services
Frank Gallagher ~ e-mail: fgallagher@soudertonsd.org
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The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services assists the Superintendent in the administration of all facets of district operations and assumes the duties of the Superintendent in his absence. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services also oversees a wide variety of activities that support and enhance the learning environment and co-curricular programs for students K-12 in the Souderton school community. Support services include guidance and nurse services, district psychologists, Home and School Visitor who monitors student attendance, Instructional Support Teams (IST) for students struggling academically, Student Assistance Programs (SAP) for at-risk students, and English as a Secondary Language (ESL) programs for students with limited English proficiency. Many of these student supports are funded or partially funded by federal grants. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services is responsible for insuring students learn in a physically, socially, and emotionally safe environment. These duties include monitoring the fair and appropriate enforcement of the student code of discipline, orchestrating alternative placements for disruptive students, and regularly evaluating safety protocols in all schools. An important component of creating a safe learning environment involves promoting Character Counts initiatives throughout the Indian Valley. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services acts as a liaison between the district and the general community to form relationships that benefit both students and the community. The Assistant Superintendent/Director of Pupil Services also administers and monitors district-wide special education services (early intervention – approved private school through age 21) through the assigned Supervisors of Special Education.
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 Director of Human Resources
Christopher D. Hey, Ed.D. ~ e-mail: chey@soudertonsd.org
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The Director of Human Resources organizes and supervises the personnel activities of the Souderton Area School District including employment, administration, compensation, and employee relations according to school district policy, government regulations and collective bargaining agreements. He maintains close contact with all divisions of the organization to determine the personnel needs of the program. In addition to coordinating and directing the recruitment of potential staff members, he also oversees the evaluation process for all employee groups, provides assistance to supervisory personnel and maintains a system of personnel records. The Director of Human Resources counsels with employees and administrators over personnel matters and consults with employees concerning retirement procedures. |
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 Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Jack P. Silva, Ed.D. ~ e-mail: jsilva@soudertonsd.org
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The Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment administers the educational programs of the Souderton Area School District (grades K-12). Working closely with the superintendent, principals and teachers, he oversees the SASD’s curriculum and professional development programs. The Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment conducts program evaluations and directs school improvement planning throughout the school district. He focuses the school system on improving instruction to increase student achievement. It is his challenge to extend Souderton's success as a high-achieving, standards-driven school district that produces competitive graduates.
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 Director of Business Affairs
Robert P. Bruchak ~ e-mail: rbruchak@soudertonsd.org
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The Director of Business Affairs is the chief financial officer of the district and therefore responsible for the administration of all financial operations of the district. This includes most of the "non-instructional" support services of the district. The supervisors for the following departments report to the Director of Business Affairs: Accounting/Payroll/Accounts Payable, Operations/Maintenance/Planning, Transportation, Food Services, Technology, and Tax Collection/Census. The district business office staff is responsible for the administration of the district's 86+ million dollar budget as well as investments, insurances, purchasing, and the annual local audit and the state audit.
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