Board and Superintendent Relationships

The school board governs and the superintendent administers the school district. While this may sound simple it is often the most difficult area for the board and superintendent to clarify. Not having a clear understanding of the board and superintendent’s proper role can lead to poor communication, mistrust and, in the end, conflict and educational failure. In order for boards and superintendents to begin clarifying their roles agreement must be reached on a few common elements. In this episode of The Board Table, the NC School Superintendents Association’s Executive Director Jack Hoke and I have a discussion about the board/superintendent relationship.