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Book SynopsisHow important is school culture? Very important, but to have an effective school culture, a key component is effective and inclusive decision making skills. Herman and Herman explore how site-based management that includes input from administrators, teachers, concerned citizens, local government agencies, and business and industry leaders can increase support for your school and its mission. Includes methods for establishing site-base management programs that gather input from the community to stimulate ownership of the school. Thought provoking case studies and chapter exercises are included to trigger discussions.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Keys to Developing an Effective Decision-Making Culture in Schools Chapter 3 Making Effective Human Resources Decisions Chapter 4 Making Effective Community Relations Decisions Chapter 5 Making Effective Instructional Decisions Chapter 6 Making Effective Financial Decisions Chapter 7 Making Political and Policy Decisions Chapter 8 Effective Decision Making During Crisis Situations Chapter 9 Decisions, Decisions, Always Decisions