How Superintendents Can Get Their School Boards To Do The Right Thing

As a superintendent, you know that your school board is ultimately responsible for making the decisions that will shape the future of your district.

The Hero Maker: How Superintendents Can Get their School Boards to Do the Right Thing

by Ryan Donlan

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But what happens when you don't agree with the board's decisions?

Or what if you believe that the board is not acting in the best interests of the students?

In these situations, it can be difficult to know what to do.

But there are some things that you can do to increase the chances of getting your school board to do the right thing.

1. Build a strong relationship with your school board.

The most important thing that you can do is to build a strong relationship with your school board.

This means getting to know the board members personally, understanding their interests and concerns, and communicating with them regularly.

When you have a strong relationship with the board, they are more likely to trust you and to be open to your ideas.

2. Be prepared to present your case.

When you go before the school board to present your case, you need to be prepared.

This means having a clear understanding of the issue at hand, as well as the evidence to support your position.

You also need to be able to articulate your vision for the district and how your proposal will help to achieve that vision.

3. Be willing to compromise.

It is unlikely that you will always get your way when it comes to school board decisions.

However, you can increase your chances of success by being willing to compromise.

This means being open to negotiating with the board members and finding a solution that everyone can agree on.

4. Be persistent.

If you don't get your way the first time, don't give up.

Continue to present your case to the board and work to build support for your proposal.

Eventually, you may be able to convince the board to see things your way.

5. Get the community involved.

In some cases, you may need to get the community involved in order to get your school board to do the right thing.

This could involve organizing a petition, holding a public meeting, or writing letters to the board members.

When the community is behind you, it can put pressure on the board to make the right decision.

Getting your school board to do the right thing can be a challenge, but it is not impossible.

By following these tips, you can increase your chances of success.

Remember, the most important thing is to build a strong relationship with the board and to be prepared to present your case in a clear and concise manner.

The Hero Maker: How Superintendents Can Get their School Boards to Do the Right Thing

by Ryan Donlan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2105 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	130 pages

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