So You Want to Be a School Board Member?

by William Hayes

Overview

Dedicated, informed school board members are basic to school improvement and success. This practical book explains the role of the board member, from election to taking office. Potential board members are introduced to timely issues they are likely to face, including school violence, high-stake testing, curriculum reform, and school choice. In addition to an overview of issues, Hayes examines the relational aspect of the job—working with the superintendent, school employees, and the community. All superintendents should buy this book for potential board members, and the readable style will attract anyone interested in the job.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461654056
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	11/12/2001
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Making the Decision
Chapter 2 A Board Member's Personal Life
Chapter 3 Looking Ahead
Chapter 4 What Makes a Good School?
Chapter 5 Working with the Community
Chapter 6 Effective and Ethical School Boards
Chapter 7 Budget and Bond Issues
Chapter 8 Board Relationships with Other School Employees
Chapter 9 The Relationship Between Board Members and the Superintendent
Chapter 10 Choosing a Superintendent
Chapter 11 The Issues
Chapter 12 Preparing to Take Office
Chapter 13 Becoming a Board Member
Chapter 14 The Role of the Board of Education
Chapter 15 Acknowledgements
Chapter 16 Preface

Editorial Reviews

Hayes captures a surprising amount of material that I would consider important for a school board member to learn...I recommend reading So You Want To Be a School Board Member? as part of the due-diligence preparation for anyone thinking about making that all-important decision to serve.

American School Board Journal