John A. Maloy

Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475874945
• Artikelnr.: 74820688

Autorenporträt

John Maloy, with four decades of experience in public education, including 14 years serving as a superintendent, Maloy's expertise of this subject matter grew from: observing, living, and working through the complexities of the superintendent's role and the challenges of developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with elected board members. Maloy earned his Ed.D. and Ed.S. from Indiana University Bloomington in educational policy and leadership, his M.S. in secondary education from IUPU Indianapolis, and his B.S. in secondary education Social Studies from Butler University in Indianapolis.

Inhaltsangabe

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
About the Author