Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships

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As the role and expectations of the superintendency change, the pressures also tend to change and become more complex, thus the need for a collaborative relationship between the superintendent and the school board intensifies. Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships provides valuable real-world strategies and scenarios on how to navigate the dynamics of superintendent-board working relationships; highlights successful practices for addressing superintendent-board conflict and dysfunction; and serves as a template for successful superintendent-board governance and operation in order to achieve the ultimate goal of high performing schools.

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An essential guide for educational leaders, Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships provides actionable strategies and real-world examples that highlight the superintendent's impact on student achievement. Its both inspiring and practical. A timely and significant contribution to the field of education.

-- Robert Avossa, former superintendent of schools, Palm Beach, FL and Fulton Co., Georgia

Dr. Maloy has delivered what so many superintendents and school board members have been seeking: clarity and guidance. He masterfully balances the complicated nature of this partnership with the ultimate purpose of successfully supporting students and schools.

-- Jeff Eakins, former superintendent of schools, Hillsborough county schools, Florida

Dr. Maloys informative handbook provides a guide to help both new and experienced superintendents establish strong relationships with their board members. The questions in each chapter are thought-provoking and helpful in implementing effective strategies that facilitate strong superintendent-board relationships.

-- Lisa Grant, former superintendent of schools, Centralia school district, Washington

I devoured Dr. Maloys Handbook. Handbook on How to Build Superintendent-Board Relationships is well written, comprehensive, instructive, and honest as he covers the waterfront. This book will serve as a foundation for school board leadership retreats for years to come.

-- Edith Beatty, former superintendent of schools and school board member

Author Bio

John Maloy, with four decades of experience in public education, including 14 years serving as a superintendent, Maloys expertise of this subject matter grew from: observing, living, and working through the complexities of the superintendents role and the challenges of developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with elected board members. Maloy earned his Ed.D. and Ed.S. from Indiana University Bloomington in educational policy and leadership, his M.S. in secondary education from IUPU Indianapolis, and his B.S. in secondary education Social Studies from Butler University in Indianapolis.