The secrets of school board success : practical tips for board members / Lynn Hamilton.

Author/creator Hamilton, Lynn, 1948-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, ©2008.
Descriptionviii, 129 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The importance of intentionally building positive relationships -- Why would anyone want to be a school board member? -- Personal characteristics of successful school board members -- The superintendent, a board member's most important relationship -- Bonding with fellow board members -- Productive relationships with school district employees -- Creating a positive relationship with the public -- Effective school board meetings -- Continual growth and learning -- The top ten secrets of a successful school board member -- My first political campaign, my first political defeat (1986) -- Redemption! a winning school board campaign (1988) -- A tumultuous first year (1988-1989) -- Finishing my first term with a fizzle (1989-1990 and 1990-1991) -- My school board dark ages (1991-1994) -- My school board renaissance (1994-1997) -- A resolution to conflict with the teachers' union (1997-2000) -- Ending on a high note (2000-2003).
LCCN 2007030025
ISBN9781578867141 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN9781578867158 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1578867142 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2831 .H295 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold