The school superintendent : the profession and the person / William L. Sharp, James K. Walter.

Author/creator Sharp, William L.
Other author Walter, James K.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : ScarecrowEducation, 2004.
Descriptionxiii, 266 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
School superintendents--United States.
School management and organization--United States.

Contents A historical look at the superintendency (and the board of education) -- Getting the superintendency -- Leadership, ethics, and decision making -- Developing the administrative team -- Dealing with the board of education : the superintendent-school board relationship -- Superintendent-school board president relationships -- Dealing with the union (and negotiations) -- The superintendent as public relations expert -- The role of the superintendent as business manager -- The Father Flanagan Syndrome, or, Tales people have told me -- Dealing with spouse and family : one superintendent's viewpoint -- Dealing with spouse and family : from the spouse's point of view -- Keeping your bags packed, psychologically.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2004006476
ISBN1578861578 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB2831.72 .S53 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold