Indemnification Clause

Indemnification Clause

by Bob Thompson Sample Language   Sample Language #1:  Indemnification and Defense. To the extent it may be permitted to do so by applicable law, including, but not limited to Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 102, the District does hereby agree to...
It’s Their Kids, Their School, And Their Money!

It’s Their Kids, Their School, And Their Money!

by Bob Thompson Often we hear school administrators say, “I treat the district’s money like it was my own”.  That is exactly the wrong thing to do and it tends to get us in trouble.  By taking the position we take ownership over someone else’s...
Knowing When to Stay or Leave [Principals]

Knowing When to Stay or Leave [Principals]

by Bob Thompson Knowing when to stay a little longer and when to leave is often difficult, especially if our logic and our emotions are in conflict. The following set of questions is intended to give guidance to principals as they assess their tenure in a position and...
Knowing When to Stay or Leave [Superintendents]

Knowing When to Stay or Leave [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson The superintendency is by its nature a transient profession. Knowing when to stay a little longer and when to leave is often difficult to decide, especially if our logic and our emotions are in conflict. The following set of questions is intended to...
Knowing When to Take a Job [Superintendents]

Knowing When to Take a Job [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson Listed below are some questions to ask yourself before deciding to accept or reject a job offer. There are no “right” answers, but one of the best skills an administrator can have is to know when to pass up a job offer for which he/she is not well...