Download - I am a Superintendent!
I am a Superintendent!
Prepared by:
Virginia CaballeroGilray Madrid
Rebecca McCutchen-WatleyJohn Rhine
Ernesto RiveraDarlene Vasquez
Jay Waller
Fallr 2009Dr. Kip Sullivan
ED 7308
What a Superintendent Needs to Know
Superintendent/Board Relations Extracurricular Activities Physical Plant Finance Food Services and Transportation Leadership Traits School Community Relations
Superintendent / School Board
RelationsWhere can I find assistance?
Resources for School Board Relations Texas Association of School Boards
http://www.tasb.org/
Texas Attorney General of Texas http://www.oag.state.tx.us/index.shtml
Texas Association of School Administrators http://www.tasaonline.org/
Resources for School Board Relations
State Board for Educator Certification http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index.aspx
TexasISD.comhttp://www.texasisd.com/
Resources for School Board Relations
Texas Rural Education Association
http://www.txrea.com/
Education Service Centers (ESC 1-20) http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ESC/
Extracurricular Activities
Where can I find assistance?
Extra-CurricularWhat do I need to know as a Superintendent?
University Interscholastic Leaguehttp://www.uil.utexas.edu/
UIL Constitution and Contest RulesThis site is extremely helpful in regards to athletics, band, one-act play, speech
contests. http://www.uil.utexas.edu/policy/pdf/09_10orientation.pdf
Student Organizations
Family, Career and Community Leaders of Americahttp://www.fcclainc.org/Texas FFA Associationwww.texasffa.orgSkillsUSAhttp://www.skillsusa.org/Texas 4-H and Youth Developmenthttp://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
Handbooks and Information
Princeton ISD Extracurricular Activities Handbookhttp://www.princetonisd.net/Extracurricular/0708/Extracurricul
arHandbook0708.pdf
Region 18 http://www.region18.org/uploaded/forms/extracurricular_activites_boe_policy_3600.pdf
TEC 33.081 Extracurricular Activitieshttp://law.onecle.com/texas/education/33.081.00.html
Physical Plant
Where can I find assistance?
Physical Plant Definition
The school or school district facilities involving services such as: planning, design, installation of construction and renovation projects, building maintenance, preventative maintenance, equipment repair, custodial services, and landscaping services.
Physical Plant Resources Texas Association of Physical Plant
Administrators http://www.tappa.net/ Association of Physical Plant Administrators http://www.appa.org/ National School Plant Management
Association http://www.nspma.org/
Texas Association of School Business Officials
http://www.tasbo.org/
Physical Plant Resources
Council of Educational Facilities Planners International
http://www.cefpi.org/ Central Association Physical Plant Administrators
http://www.cappaedu.org/National Clearinghouse for Educational
Facilities http://www.ncef.org/
Planning Guide for Maintaining School Facilities
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/2003347.pdf
Finance
Where can I find assistance?
Finance Definition
Fiscal per-pupil expenditures compared between school districts within a state has been the traditional framework within which school finance systems have been measured and evaluated.
Resources
Texas Association of School Administratorshttp://www.tasaonline.org
Texas Education Association http://www.tea.state.tx.us
Public Education Networkhttp://www.publiceducation.org/
Robin Hood Act
http://www.pisd.edu/news/advocacy/robin.hood.shtml
Superintendent Food Services and
TransportationWhere can I find assistance?
Resources for Food Services
USDA provides guidelines and services
Note: Some are guides and others are mandated
http://www.usda.gov
Resources for Food Services
Texas offers several competitive co-ops to utilize in food purchases
Check with BuyBoard and Food Cooperatives for best values
Resources for school transportation department
Every school is differentPurchasing use TASB BuyBoardContracted services is an option for all schoolsUtilize competitive bidding on all products (tires, fuel, consumables)
Transportation and Food Services
Items may cost more than you think.
Allow for food cost increases- a minimum of 25% for transportation depending on the oil market and minimum of 30%-50% increase over budget.
Set your budget for the worst case scenario and work within those perimeters.
Leadership
Top 10 Leadership Traits Vision Integrity Dedication Magnanimity Humility
HR World
Openness Creativity Fairness Assertiveness Sense of Humor
http://www.hrworld.com/features/top-10-
leadership-qualities-031908/
Leadership StylesWhat is my leadership
style?Know your own strengths and
weaknesses as a leader.
What leadership style is best for the team?
Know which style of leadership to use that will be most effective for the situation and/or for the people you work with.
Who are Leaders?
“Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do…”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jULUGHJCCj4&feature=player_embe
dded
Leadership Quotes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLXDknPhU1c
School Community Relations
Where do I find assistance?
Educational public relations is a planned and systematic management function to help improve the programs and services of an educational organization.
School Community Relations
School Community Relations
It relies on a comprehensive two-way communications process involving both internal and external publics, with a goal of stimulating a better understanding of the role, objectives, accomplishments and needs of the organization.
StaffStudents
CommunityParents
SchoolBoard
Superintendent
Why School Public Relations?
Why School Public Relations?
This is the media age - school communication needs have increased dramatically and become complex. A superintendent needs to develop and execute communication plans through print/electronic media and face-to-face communication.
Why School Public Relations?
Education is under attack - from taxpayers, business groups and others. A superintendent must publicize the positive news about student/staff achievement and programs, and develop a coordinated, proactive approach.
Why School Public Relations?
The scope of successful school public relations has expanded greatly - A superintendent needs to schedule community relations activities, such as: business orientations, meetings with civic organizations and clergy, open houses, etc. to build informed support and solid relationships.
How a Superintendent can Communicate for a District Internet / Website Publications School Directory District Marquee Media
District Communication Community Connections Employee Training Restructure Board Agenda Regular E-mail Updates