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Book SynopsisThe Board-Savvy Superintendent''s hard-hitting, no-nonsense, advice on school board leadership capitalizes on Houston and Eadie''s hands-on experience working with hundreds of boards and superintendents over the past quarter-century. It is a practical, survive-and-thrive book that will help school district leadersboard members, superintendents, and senior administratorslearn to work together successfully in leading their districts in these extraordinarily challenging times. Filled with detailed, thoroughly tested guidance on how to acquire the skills and knowledge that make up board savvyness, it also addresses how to develop the school board''s capacity to produce truly high-impact governance, and how to build a strong, enduring, productive board-superintendent working partnership. The authors take a fresh look at the process of governing, going well beyond the old-fashioned, control-focused policy governance approach. Rather than being preoccupied with developing a static structure o
Trade ReviewRelying on the authors' hands-on experience with public and nonprofit boards, the text presents detailed, practical, and tested guidance on what works. It spotlights gaining skills and knowledge to achieve board know-how, addresses ways to build an enduring partnership, and details how to help the board produce high-impact management. * E-Bulletin *
The Board-Savvy Superintendent removes much of the guesswork for superintendents by offering specific advice on everything from developing champions on the board to arranging signatures on the district's holiday card. * American School Board Journal *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 FOREWORD Chapter 2 PREFACE Chapter 3 Chapter 1: The Board-Savvy Superintendent In a Nutshell Chapter 4 Chapter 2: Updating Your Board's Governing Design Chapter 5 Chapter 3: Involving Your Board in Leading Strategic Change Chapter 6 Chapter 4: Keeping The Board-Superintendent Partnership Healthy Chapter 7 Chapter 5: Keeping Up With Your Reading
