{"product_id":"the-superintendents-rulebook-9781138294745","title":"The Superintendents Rulebook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concise and accessible text, \u003ci\u003eThe Superintendent's Rulebook \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the human-resource, political, and leadership dimensions of the superintendency. This important book is designed for new aspiring superintendents and Boards of Education, helping readers to apply the many leadership lessons taught in training programs and education leadership courses to their everyday practice. Full of real-world examples, takeaway strategies, and supplemented with discussion and inbox questions, this valuable resource encourages reflection, while capturing the day-to-day spirit and complexities of district-level leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The role of the superintendent is multi-faceted and probably more complicated now than ever before. The good news is that they now have a rulebook! Patrick Sweeney provides leaders with rules to live by and learn from, and having been in the role for many years, he understands the life of a superintendent better than most.”\u003cbr\u003ePeter DeWitt, \u003ci\u003eConsultant and Author of “Education Week” blog \u003c\/i\u003eFinding Common Ground\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Superintendent's Rulebook \u003c\/i\u003eis a must read for anyone who works in public education. Not only does it provide valuable information to those thinking about the superintendency as a career, but it also provides insight into the day-to-day thinking of a school superintendent. In this day and age, when understanding each other is so vital, the book provides a blueprint to understand the complex job of school superintendent.”\u003cbr\u003eCharles S. Dedrick, \u003cem\u003eExecutive Director, New York State Council of School Superintendents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Darfler-Sweeney connects with readers by providing personal information. At times, it seems as if one is sitting down with a mentor for a cup of coffee. Wherever district leaders may be in the sojourn toward the superintendency, this book offers reasonable insight into the challenges that are likely to be faced.\"\u003cbr\u003eLisa M. Antunes, assistant superintendent, Hillsborough Township School District, Hillsborough, N.J., \u003cem\u003eSchool Administrator \u003c\/em\u003emagazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1 Human Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Tone \u0026amp; Climate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Labor Relations\/Negotiations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 80-90% On Site-Time Commitment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Secretaries, Support Staff\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Discipline \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Accountability\/Evaluation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Facilities Management\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2 Political Realities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Building the Relationship with BOE\/Trustees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Training BOE\/Trustees Members\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Your Marriage with the BOE\/Trustees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Live by the News, Die in the News\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Know Who You Answer To and To Whom You are Charged to Guide and KNOW the Difference \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Everything Counts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 All Politics is Local\/All Education is Local, Until the State Says It Isn’t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Never Become a Crusader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Developing Your Network\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Interviewing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Public Information Center\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3 Lighthouse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Leadership Fitness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Logic Means Nothing, B.F. Skinner Had it Right!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Learn and Understand the 20-60-20 Scale Rule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22 Be Patient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 23 Do Your Homework, and, Keep Your Eye on the Ball\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 24 Web 0.0 to 2.0 \u0026amp; Beyond\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 25 Educating in the Digital World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 26 Learning is Messy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 27 Quality of Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional Resources\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019476238679,"sku":"9781138294745","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138294745.jpg?v=1750780386","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-superintendents-rulebook-9781138294745","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}