Full Description
As the role and expectations of the superintendency change, the pressures also tend to change and become more complex, thus the need for a collaborative relationship between the superintendent and the school board intensifies. Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships provides valuable real-world strategies and scenarios on how to navigate the dynamics of superintendent-board working relationships; highlights successful practices for addressing superintendent-board conflict and dysfunction; and serves as a template for successful superintendent-board governance and operation in order to achieve the ultimate goal of high performing schools.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Historical Perspective
Chapter 2: Interviewing, Hiring, and Succeeding
Chapter 3: Negotiating the Superintendent Contract
Chapter 4: Working to Develop Trust and Mutual Respect
Chapter 5: Establishing Clear Roles
Chapter 6: Building Communication Pathways
Chapter 7: Realizing Ideologically Driven Politics
Chapter 8: Creating Strong Community Relations
Chapter 9: Addressing Dysfunctional Leadership
Chapter 10: Partnering during Teacher Contract Negotiations
Chapter 11: Addressing Conflict/Power Struggles
Chapter 12: Dealing with the Media
Chapter 13: Working with Standing Committees
Chapter 14: Balancing Home and Work Life
Chapter 15: Creating a Framework for Good Governance
Chapter 16: Utilizing Data-Driven Decision-Making
Chapter 17: Engaging Administrative Team/Cabinet Members
Chapter 18: Managing Crises
Chapter 19: Keeping Your Bags Packed
Chapter 20: Thinking about Your Legacy
Chapter 21: Analyzing Superintendent Survey Data
Appendix A: Thought-Provoking Scenarios
Appendix B: Author's Thoughts on the Scenarios
Appendix C: Survey for Superintendents and Data Summary Table
Bibliography
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