Bloomington Public Schools
Rod Zivkovich has extensive work experience in finance and support services. Rod started their career in 1987 as a Controller at Minnesota Viking Food Service. Rod then worked at American Express as a Financial Analyst from 1998 to 2001. From 2001 to 2005, they served as the Director of Finance at Eden Prairie School District. Rod then moved to New Prague School District and held the position of Director of Finance from 2005 to 2007. After that, they worked at Bloomington Public Schools as the Executive Director Finance and Support Services from 2007 to 2009. Rod then briefly worked at Schools of Eastern Carver County as the Director of Finance in 2009. Finally, they returned to Bloomington Public Schools and resumed their role as the Executive Director Finance and Support Services in 2010.
Rod Zivkovich obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the University of Minnesota Duluth, which they attended from 1982 to 1988. Rod later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Finance, General at the University of St. Thomas, studying from 1995 to 2001.
Bloomington Public Schools
Students are at the center of everything we do. Bloomington Public Schools empowers and prepares learners of all ages to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The district consists of 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, a K-12 online school, two early childhood centers, alternative learning programs and specialized academic programs. Preparing students for the future is no small task. Bloomington Public Schools develops personalized learning opportunities for children from birth to age 21 in a comprehensive framework known as Pathways to Career and College, guided by a Personal Growth Plan (PGP) focusing on academics, life and social skills, and career and college planning. Specialized programs include elementary and middle school Computer Science Immersion schools; Computer Science for All, offering all K-12 students opportunities for lessons in computer science, the Elements and Dimensions Academy (DA) programs for students in grades 2-8 with exceptional academic skills and DA High School STEM or humanities tracks; the Career and College Academy offers high school students college level courses in select in-demand career areas for dual college and high school credit to help meet the demand of today’s workforce. Students have many options to earn college credits in high school through concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement, Post Secondary Enrollment Option and College in the Schools courses. Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.