The document discusses the structural framework of public education in the United States, including the responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments. It also summarizes the roles and responsibilities of school boards and superintendents in establishing policies and administering schools. Finally, it addresses the goals and functions of human resources administration in education.
2. The Structural Framework of
Public Education
Free and Public Education System in the United
States is unique and considered a safeguard of
freedom.
The educational programs of the school would be
ineffective without the support of the government, the
family and the church.
The rapid technological advancement has brought
about several changes within the educational
community.
3. Responsibilities of Federal and
State Government
Carrying out educational goals is the responsibility of
each individual state.
The Federal Government is however, extensively
involved in education.
No Child Left Behind Act
The authority of the states to create and govern
public schools is embodied in the state constitutions.
The administrative arm of most state legislatures is a
State Dept. of Education.
4. Responsibilities of Federal and
State Government Continued
Figure 1-1 Jurisdictional Flow Chart
State Constitution
State Legislature
State Board of Education
Local Board of Education State Department of Education
5. Responsibilities of the Board of
Education
Democratically elected officials formulate
policies for governance and administration of
the schools.
While education is a state function and the
state has some regulatory authority, the local
districts remain in control of the schools
themselves.
6. Responsibilities of the Board
Continued
School boards should adopt policy cautiously
and in some cases, with the council of an
attorney.
School board policies should not be confused
with administrative rules and regulations.
7. Policy Factors
Figure 1-2
Local Traditions, State Department
Federal Constitution, Opinions, and of Education State
Constitution
Laws, Court Decisions Educational Goals Regulations Laws,
Court Decisions
BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES
8. Responsibilities of the Board of
Education
Policy:
Reveals the philosophy of the board of education.
Provides purpose and rationale.
Suggest how the matter may be carried out.
Never executive in substance or tone and always
subject to board review.
9. The Administrative Process
“Administration is the social process of managing
human, financial, and material resources toward the
fulfillment of a mission”.
The Organization of the Central Office
Chief Advisor
Executive Officer
Educational Leader
11. Human Resources Administration
The goals of H.R. are: to hire, retain, develop,
and motivate personnel.
This is accomplished through: H.R. planning,
recruitment, selection, placement, induction,
evaluation, and compensation of personnel,
staff development, and collective negotiations
12. The Use of Technology in Human
Resources Administration
• Cost-effectiveness
• Efficiency
• Engagement-employee access
• Job enhancement
• Assessment
• Simplified reporting methods
13. Automating Routine Human
Resource Procedures
Initial entry and change of personnel
information
Request and utilization of forms
Task Performance
Posting job opportunities
Online recruitment and selection
Online staff development and training
programs
Relational database reporting
14. Human Resource Administration
Computer Hardware and
Software
Hardware and Software Selection Process
• Capability
• Difficulty to input data
• Difficulty to learn
• Scope of functions
• Reporting capabilities
• Conversion timeline
• Support needed
• Performance of demonstration program
• Quality of end user references
15. Transcendental Leadership
Utilize reflection on practice
Practice the principle of subsidiarity
Act from a political base
Act from a sense of duty and
responsibility
Advocate for social justice
Formulate professional positions
through discourse
16. Categories of Software
Applications
Attendance systems
Compensation planning systems
Competency management systems
Decision support systems
Human resources management systems
Payroll management systems
Recruitment and selection management systems
Retirement management systems
Staff development management systems
17. Total Quality Management of the
Human Resource Function
Create constancy of purpose
Adopt the new philosophy
Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality
End the practice of awarding business on the basis of a
price tag
Improve constantly and forever the system of production
and service to improve quality and productivity
Institute training on the job
Institute leadership
18. Total Quality Management Continued
Drive out fear
Break down barriers between departments
Eliminate slogans, exhortations and targets
Eliminate management by numerical quotas
Remove barriers that prevent job managers and workers
from taking pride in their workmanship
Institute a vigorous program of education and self-
improvement
Put everybody in the company to work to accomplish the
transformation
19. Areas of Administration affected by
Human Resources Administration
The budget
Collective negotiation
Health Care
Personal security and safety