Othello School District Assistant Superintendent Gina Bullis vacating her post
After serving as an assistant superintendent over finance, operations and facilities for the Othello School District for the past 15 years, Gina Bullis is leaving her post on good terms to pursue her dream of owning her own business.
“I’m venturing off to a new horizon,” Bullis said. “My decision to leave was probably a few years earlier than I had planed, but I have a leadership development business (that will be based out of Othello) that I have been wanting to launch and now is the right time to do it. The Othello School District has been a great place to work and I believe with all my heart I’ve made a pretty big impact here.”
Bullis’ resignation goes into effect Aug. 31, but that doesn’t mean she’ll coast to the finish line.
“It’s business as usual,” she said. “We still have to get the district budget done and I need to be prepared to hand the load off to the next person hired for this position.”
With excitement in her voice, Bullis said she is ready for the new venture.
“I’m looking forward to people development as opposed to process, systems and budgets,” she said. “People development is a big part of this job too, but I’ve been here 15 years — change is good and new eyes and fresh input are good too. I am hopeful whomever the new person is coming in get their traction — know what’s going on and are able to offer a their viewpoint on things that are happening — its an exciting time for the district.”
Bullis said the process is in place to hire her replacement. The position has been posted and interviews are expected to begin next week.
“We have an onboard plan for the new person, but if the position isn’t filled by the 31st, I will contract with the district through my business,” Bullis said. “I’d be happy to come back and help out until someone is hired.”
Bullis was first hired as the district’s business manager, but as time went by, the position, “expanded in responsibility getting bigger, broader and deeper over time,” and developed into her current assistant superintendent position.
Bullis has accomplished numerous thing while serving the district, but the things she is most proud of are the relationship and leadership developments she’s “embedded “in the people she’s worked with, and contributing to the fiscal strength of the district through “efficient resources.”
“I feel I’ve built somewhat of a legacy of people development — not just with the people in the district, but across the state in K-12,” Bullis said. “And I know I have — been an integral person in the just under $100,000,000 we’ve received in Capital Projects since 2009 – been a fiscal steward of tax-payer dollars .”
Bullis said she views her departure as a positive thing and is committed to making it a smooth transition for the district. She’s also anxious to embark on her new career.
“I’m an adventurous soul,” Bullis said. “I’m ready to take my idea and run with it. There is a huge need for a leadership-development and consulting business that focuses on K-12 and I’m excited to started on my new venture.”