1) Successful school districts have an effective superintendent and school board relationship built on trust, communication, and shared expectations and roles. 2) Regular meetings, evaluations, and retreats help the superintendent and board work as a team to prioritize students' needs and make decisions together. 3) Clear and open communication between the superintendent and individual board members is important while maintaining confidentiality.

1. WSU Superintendents’ Certification Program The Board and Superintendent Team: Critical to District Success Dr. Jim Busey, Superintendent Richard Jansons, School Board Chair Richland School District

2. Value of Superintendent/School Board Relationship for High Performing School Districts “Priceless” Successful organizations are the result of extremely effective and dynamic leadership

3. Team Building Strategies with Superintendent/School Board…

4. Team Building Strategies… *One-on-one time *Expectations *Getting to know one another *Retreat *Focus on expectations *Roles *Teamwork

5. Superintendent/Board Leadership

7. Mid-year Evaluation-Superintendent

8. Board Self-evaluation (annually)

10. Communication with Individual Board Members (con’t)

11. The Eyes and Ears of the Community What is best for students?

13. Neglect Communication

14. Surprise the Board

16. Confidentiality

17. Focus on issues/not personalitiesDo’s and Don’ts:

19. No surprisesDo’s and Don’ts

21. Decision making/communication

22. Dealing with citizen, parent, staff, and student complaints Do’s and Don’ts

27. Professional Development

28. Work together as a TEAM to make your district great!