by Bob Thompson Questions one must consider before accepting a position of leadership: Will the new job serve my professional needs: Career advancement? Closer to University where I can pursue doctorate? New experiences or skill set Etc. Will the new job serve...
by Bob Thompson If you were an employer looking at a new college graduate’s resume, which of the following entries would impress you more? Wrote news releases, or, Wrote 25 news releases in a three-week period under daily deadlines. Clearly the statement that...
by Bob Thompson School administrators are routinely required to deal with people who are upset about a teacher, their tax bill, a policy, etc. and we, having been trained to be logical, often attempt to calm them by presenting them with facts and logic. But it almost...
by Bob Thompson Adapted from the Iowa Association of School Administrators Want to keep out of trouble? Here are the top items which have put superintendents’ jobs in jeopardy over past years. Tolerating weak principals. A weak principal or other assistant...
by Bob Thompson PREAMBLE: It is essential to the smooth and efficient functioning of the District that Board members thoroughly understand and adhere to their proper role, which is to govern and oversee the management of the District. Board members may not attempt to...
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