Description
Book SynopsisThis work explains the role of the school board member, from election to taking office. Potential board members are introduced to issues they are likely to face, including school violence, high-stake testing, curriculum reform, and school choice.
Trade ReviewHayes captures a surprising amount of material that I would consider important for a school board member to learn...I recommend reading So You Want To Be a School Board Member? as part of the due-diligence preparation for anyone thinking about making that all-important decision to serve. * American School Board Journal *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Making the Decision Chapter 2 A Board Member's Personal Life Chapter 3 Looking Ahead Chapter 4 What Makes a Good School? Chapter 5 Working with the Community Chapter 6 Effective and Ethical School Boards Chapter 7 Budget and Bond Issues Chapter 8 Board Relationships with Other School Employees Chapter 9 The Relationship Between Board Members and the Superintendent Chapter 10 Choosing a Superintendent Chapter 11 The Issues Chapter 12 Preparing to Take Office Chapter 13 Becoming a Board Member Chapter 14 The Role of the Board of Education Chapter 15 Acknowledgements Chapter 16 Preface
