March 2018: School Administrator

Four prevailing trends identified and detailed by a veteran of the executive search field

A national search executive outlines the characteristics to consider when in the midst of a career move in the superintendency

Contractual considerations for the retiring public school administrator when transitioning into the independent school sector

What superintendents think of their board members’ knowledge of K-12 education, according to a Gallup survey.

What does our ethics panel suggest about a basketball coach who uses his off-season club for his school team’s tryouts?

Finding growth opportunities for board members beyond the glare of regular public meetings.

PEOPLE WHO FISH have to work hard to find the right spot, at the right time, to have success. To profit from a selected fishing hole, you need a combination of timing, space and climate. You also need to be skilled and committed.

When an opportunity arises to make a professional career change, several factors must be considered. For me, the decision about taking a new job revolves around three fundamental aspects — title, role and responsibility.

My father, like so many others in my family, worked in public schools and truly wanted to do good things for all children.

Superintendents and school boards can become susceptible to a “grass is always greener on the other side” mentality. Many exit or are asked to exit a school system in search of something “better.”

Through his Twitter account, a superintendent has built a valuable network to reach constituents and policymakers to influence pro-public schooling legislation.

A veteran school attorney’s do’s and don’ts when it comes to conducting online searches about job applicants.