Working toward success : board and superintendent interactions, relationships, and hiring issues

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"The importance of positive board/superintendent relationships cannot be understated. The need to balance competing political pressures to create the best possible learning opportunities for students is ever present. Most importantly, board/superintendent relationships should be cultivated with openness and transparency among each other and the public. This book is a resource for both board members and superintendents, and explores issues related to the board/superintendent relationship and superintendent hiring practices. The book includes contributions from experienced and new superintendents and board members on a wide range of topics that boards and superintendents must navigate together successfully in order to move districts in a positive direction for students, staff, parents, and communities." -- Provided by publisher.

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"The importance of positive board/superintendent relationships cannot be understated. The need to balance competing political pressures to create the best possible learning opportunities for students is ever present. Most importantly, board/superintendent relationships should be cultivated with openness and transparency among each other and the public. This book is a resource for both board members and superintendents, and explores issues related to the board/superintendent relationship and superintendent hiring practices. The book includes contributions from experienced and new superintendents and board members on a wide range of topics that boards and superintendents must navigate together successfully in order to move districts in a positive direction for students, staff, parents, and communities." --
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Part I: Board/Superintendent Interactions: Chapter 1. Overview: Context, Complexity, and Leadership Framework / Amy E. Van Deuren and Thomas F. Evert -- Part II:  Board/Superintendent Interactions û Practical Tips -- Chapter 2. Superintendent Behaviors and Influence on the Board/Superintendent Partnership / Michele L. Severson and Thomas F. Evert -- Chapter 3. School Board Professional Development Amy E. Van Deuren -- Chapter 4. Board/Superintendent Dynamics and Interactions / Amy E. Van Deuren and Thomas F. Evert -- Chapter 5 Variables that Affect the Complexity of Board/Superintendent Interactions / Thomas F. Evert and Bette A. Lang -- Chapter 6.The Effects of Existing Community Culture on Board/Superintendent Relationships / Bette A. Lang and Pamela Kiefert -- Chapter 7. Unanticipated Departures of Superintendents / Thomas F. Evert and Amy E. Van Deuren -- Part III: Hiring Issues: Chapter 8. Board Considerations for Hiring Superintendents / Bette A. Lang and Joel A. VerDuin -- Chapter 9. Hiring Internal Candidates for Superintendent / Annette Van Hook Thompson and Linda Barrows -- Chapter 10 Hiring Interim Superintendents / Jon R. Vollendorf and Thomas F. Evert -- Chapter 11.Summary of References -- About the Editors and Authors. .