I am a Superintendent!

Prepared by:

Virginia CaballeroGilray Madrid

Rebecca McCutchen-WatleyJohn Rhine

Ernesto RiveraDarlene Vasquez

Jay Waller

Fallr 2009Dr. Kip Sullivan

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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

Relations

Where 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 America

http://www.fcclainc.org/

Texas FFA Association

www.texasffa.org

SkillsUSA

http://www.skillsusa.org/

Texas 4-H and Youth Development

http://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_activi

tes_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 Administrators

http://www.tasaonline.org

Texas Education Association

http://www.tea.state.tx.us

Public Education Network

http://www.publiceducation.org/

Robin Hood Act

http://www.pisd.edu/news/advocacy/robin.hood.shtml

Superintendent Food Services and

Transportation

Where 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 different

Purchasing use TASB BuyBoard

Contracted services is an option for all schools

Utilize 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 Styles

What 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_emb

edded

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