A Preeminent School Chief Reflects on What Makes a Board Member Exemplary.

Thomas, M. Donald

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ERIC Number: EJ316689

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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A Preeminent School Chief Reflects on What Makes a Board Member Exemplary.

Thomas, M. Donald

American School Board Journal, v172 n4 p31,44 Apr 1985

The characteristics of exemplary school board members are (1) being results-oriented, (2) knowing how to conduct meetings, (3) appreciating the school system employees, (4) having good communication skills, (5) expecting quality work from administrators, (6) understanding "public trust," and (7) being a public servant. (MD)

Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board Candidates, Boards of Education, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership, Meetings

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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