Presents specific examples of provisions currently found in administrator-board collective bargaining agreements that protect administrators from the adverse effects of both bilateral decisions made by boards with teachers, and unilateral decisions made by boards concerning principals. (Author)

Using a Decision Analysis Chart, the board and the superintendent determine which decisions are the superintendent's, which are the board's, and which are shared and to what degree. A similar determination of responsibilities is made between the central administration and the principals and within the schools. (IRT)

The final chapter of a study of the failure of four small private colleges implicates their trustees. Trustees were found to have had inadequate participation in planning and operational realities, the consequence in part, of a lack of critical information. (LBH)

In improving board performance, the nub of the issue is perceiving the board's functions as multiple: among other things as legal corporation, supreme court, board of inquiry, stabilizers, planners, and energizers. Also critical: unhurried recruitment, systematic orientation, judicious deployment. (Editor)

Traditional public relations methods are used to educate the central administration, the school board, and the community about the budgeting structure of a school district. (MLF)

Good boardsmanship requires good sportsmanship. The three worst offenses against good sportsmanship on school boards are "false starts," or jumping to conclusions on complex issues; "off sides," or meddling unilaterally in school affairs; and "low blows," or the use of a school board position to advance business…

Questionnaires were sent to school board trustees throughout Canada to gather information concerning the superintendent-trustee relationship. This study focused on the three areas of finance, personnel, and communications. Results indicated that the senior administrative officers of the board wield power over these three categories, and hence…

A reversal in the decline of strong college presidents is occurring, and governing boards are realizing their responsibility to set the stage for assertive, enlightened presidential leadership and then to support their administrations. (MSE)

To ensure fairness and lack of bias in teacher dismissal cases, school boards should be cautious amd keep board members out of investigations, let the superintendent present dismissal cases, and base their decisions on evidence. (MD)

Suggests that superintendents, rather than school boards, are in the best position to initiate school-business partnerships. Suggestions are offered for fundraising, regional collaboration, and staff development. (TE)

Just what should the public expect from the leadership at the school district level? Why does it seem to be eternally controversial in many places, especially in urban districts? What difference could achieving "the right fit" between superintendents and school boards make in the learning of children? Currently, most of the attention on reforming…

In the 11 years since the devolution to local control of New Zealand schools, the role of the Board of Trustees chairperson has emerged as critical to the success of the school-community partnership, especially in small rural communities. A qualitative study examined the issues facing the Board chair, as a lay, elected school leader working in…

This document is a collection of administrative rules of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). It is divided into seven subparts: Illinois Community College Board Administration; Local District Administration; Programs; Students; Finance; Capital Projects; and Personnel. Highlights are as follows: Independent organizations may be considered…

Based on a national study of community college trustees, this book describes the role of trustees in college operations and provides data on trustee characteristics and attitudes. Introductory materials describe the purpose and methodology of the study, indicating that three distinct questionnaires were sent to 505 college presidents, 505 board of…

Educational administrators have been aware of the effects of politics on the effective operation of schools since the political reform movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s. During this time of increased change and the demand for accountability, the ability to explain or anticipate political conflict in the community would be welcome by many…