Board Relations Resources
-
December 01, 2016
The Conduct of a Superintendent’s EvaluationType:Article Topics: Board RelationsProactive measures by the superintendent can bring objectivity and greater value to the annual assessment conducted by the school board. -
December 01, 2016
Retreats With the BoardType:Infographic Topics: Board Relations, Leadership DevelopmentHow often do superintendents and boards meet for professional development? -
November 01, 2016
Beware of the CultureType:Article Topics: Board RelationsNavigating social and political considerations means recognizing the rituals and traditions particular to the school community. -
November 01, 2016
A News LeakerType:Article Topics: Board Relations, EthicsWhat to do about a board president who requests a list of proposals for compensation and benefits for a contract renewal, then shares the list with the local press as the superintendent’s demands? -
October 01, 2016
Orienting That Newcomer on Your BoardType:Article Topics: Board RelationsBreaking in a new member means helping them understand the chain of command. -
September 01, 2016
Partners Function Best When Setting Board Meeting AgendasType:Article Topics: Board RelationsWhose fingerprints ought to be part of creating the meeting agenda for your board meetings? -
August 01, 2016
Cohesion on an Ever-Changing School BoardType:Article Topics: Board RelationsHow do you maintain constancy of purpose in the face of turnover in board membership? -
June 01, 2016
The Tools of Evaluation Plied by the BoardType:Article Topics: Board RelationsWhether voluntary or required of the superintendent, the process benefits from use of an objective instrument. -
May 01, 2016
Spurning That First Offer of a SuperintendencyType:Article Topics: Board RelationsAs in car buying, be ready to walk away if the conditions just aren’t right. -
April 01, 2016
When a Board Member Breaks ConfidentialityType:Article Topics: Board RelationsA teachable moment for a superintendent dealing with a leaker on the board. -
March 01, 2016
When an Ex-Superintendent Lands on the BoardType:Article Topics: Board RelationsDealing with the trepidation of discovering a former district administrator is joining the board of education. -
February 01, 2016
Doing Small Things To Improve GovernanceType:Article Topics: Board RelationsAttentiveness to process is a defining quality of the high-functioning organization, says the superintendent in West Vancouver, B.C. -
January 01, 2016
Where’s the Superintendent Fit in a Successor Search?Type:Article Topics: Board RelationsWhen the outgoing superintendent plays a decision-making role, things can go horribly wrong. -
November 01, 2015
Interim Leader as ‘Game Manager’ or ‘Game Changer’Type:Article Topics: Board RelationsSelecting an interim superintendent may be the best first course of action. -
October 01, 2015
The Relationship's Start: New Board Member OrientationType:Article Topics: Board RelationsA superintendent’s participation in training new school board members is an important step toward building a collegial relationship. -
September 01, 2015
Showing Respect to Your Meeting VisitorsType:Article Topics: Board RelationsStrategies for handling public passion at board meetings. Start by sharing rules of how meetings are conducted, what is permissible and what is out of bounds. -
March 19, 2013
Lessons in Leadership: Mostly Learned the Hard Way!Topics: Board RelationsLessons in Leadership Mostly Learned the Hard Way by Lew Finch At one time in my professional career, I considered myself to be the most effective superintendent in the country. I knew where resources ought to be focused, how to
-
January 12, 2012
Building a Culture of TrustTopics: Board Relations, District & School OperationsIn an effort to ensure positive learning opportunities for students, Springfield Public Schools has designated building a culture of trust, internally and externally, as one of our district’s five-year goals. In 2006, our strong relationship with our community allowed us to pass a $42.7 million dollar bond measure, with a margin of victory that was nearly 14%. During the last three years, this high level of trust proved beneficial as we faced the most potentially devastating financial crisis in our history, requiring us to cut approximately $30 million from our budget.
-
December 01, 2010
The State of the American School Superintendency: 2010 Decennial StudyType:Report Topics: Board Relations, Leadership DevelopmentThis report from AASA provides the largest and most comprehensive look at the men and women leading the nation's public schools. -
July 08, 2010
Three Keys to a Successful Superintendent School Board RelationshipTopics: Board RelationsThree Keys to a Successful Superintendent/School Board Relationship
AASA Members Get More
AASA members have exclusive access to certain resources like School Administrator articles, the Superintendent Salary & Benefits study, webinar recordings and more!
Already a member? Login here.