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​"I have met many wonderful people, but I have never met an educator who is so positive, focused, and as right-on as Dr. Halik."  (School Board Member, John Glenn School Corporation)
            Dr. James M. Halik

Compass-Keynote Consulting, LLC, President & Founder
Established 2013


Focus Topics:
School Board Orientation and Training

School Corporation/District Strategic Planning
Administrator and Faculty Retreats
Inspirational Opening of School Addresses
Conference and Seminar Keynote Presentations



Vision Statement:
Making a difference for all Hoosier children one school corporation at a time.

Mission Statement:
Serve as an inspirational mentor, coach, and guide on the side for school boards and district leaders through orientation, training, strategic planning, motivational staff retreats, keynote addresses, and climate audits.

Values:
  • Service
       Provide relevant and up-to-date content based on research and experience.
  • Professionalism
       Exceptional job performance that is always reliable, responsible, and 
       respectful.
  • Excellence
       Preparation and delivery of the highest-quality work that exceeds your 
       expectations.
  • Integrity
       Every presentation is designed with respect, responsibility, and accountability.
  • Assessment
       Evaluation of each presentation, work session, and retreat to seek valuable
       input from all
participants.

Slogan/Motto:
Kids Are Special People


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Dr. James M. Halik is the President and Founder of Compass-Keynote Consulting, LLC since 2013.  Dr. Halik recently conducted and published a national study on the topic, "Does The Training of School Board Members Make a Difference."  He is a master facilitator for school board member orientation and on-going board training, long-range strategic planning sessions for both schools and school districts, and provides schools and school districts with inspirational opening of school keynote addresses.  His services are in demand and his client list continues to grow.

In addition to managing his own business, Dr. Halik is employed part-time by Neola as an Indiana Associate where he assists 78 school corporations with writing and updating Board Policy, Administrative Guidelines, Forms, and Handbooks.  The list of Neola Clients he serves continues to grow.

Dr. Halik's experience as an educator spans more than 45 years.  He served 21 years as a public school superintendent in the Indianapolis area suburbs (10 years for the Franklin Community School Corporation and 10 years for the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County).  In addition to superintendent of schools he held positions as a middle science teacher, athletic director, and coach, part-time adjunct professor for nearly 3 decades at four colleges/universities, and 19 years as a  school principal.




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Photo Gallery 

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Top Picture: Dr. James Halik, Motivational Speaker
Bottom Picture: Jim & Connie Halik, Gardening

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Top Picture: Dr. James Halik, Coach & Mentor
Bottom Picture: Dr. James Halik, Strategic Planner

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Above: Dr. James M. Halik,                                                          Above: Dr. James M. Halik
​Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents         School City of Hammond, IN
New Superintendent's Conference, Indianapolis, IN.             Community Facility Study Committee Facilitator 
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  • EVALUATIONS