Full Description
The perfect primer for anyone interested in becoming a superintendent. Veteran superintendent, William Hayes shares his insight and experience in areas ranging from relationships with the Boards of Education, faculty, staff, the administrative team, and the media to balancing the public and personal life of a chief school officer. He closely analyzes current issues in education such as integrating technology into the school system and the legal problems facing superintendents and school districts.
Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Career Paths Leading to the Superintendency Chapter 4 Sacrifices and Rewards of the Position Chapter 5 The First Year Chapter 6 Budgets and Bond Issues Chapter 7 The Superintendent's Relationship with the Board of Education Chapter 8 The Superintendent's Relationship with Faculty and Staff Members Chapter 9 Working with the Administrative Team Chapter 10 The Superintendent as an Instructional Leader Chapter 11 The Superintendent and the Law Chapter 12 Surviving in the Political Arena of the Community Chapter 13 The Superintendent and Technology Chapter 14 The Superintendent's Personal Life Chapter 15 Career Choices Chapter 16 Some Final Thoughts on Leadership Chapter 17 Is the Superintendency the Right Job for You?
