- Don't bother us with a better way, we're having too much fun doing it our way.
- Our superintendent tells us what we need to know, we just approve his/her decisions.
- We select the superintendent, collaborate with him/her on a vision for the district, then hold him/her accountable to getting results.
I never heard from #1 boards - they couldn't be bothered. Occasionally, a No. 2 boards would show interest in doing better than just rubber-stamping a superintendent's decisions. No. 3 boards would invite me in for guidance, ask questions, thank me for my assistance and take satisfaction in knowing they were improving their effectiveness as a board in making the schools better. These boards lead through example: just as schools should be on a path of continuous improvement, their board of education should likewise expect continuous improvement of their own performance.
The extra effort required from going to Type 1 or 2 to Type 3 is not that much, actually. Board members have to decide to take their role seriously, care enough to be up-to-date on district needs and initiatives - and public education in general - and come prepared for board meetings.
The Wharton Board next meets on July 30 at 7 PM.
The Wharton Board next meets on July 30 at 7 PM.
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