Establishing Common Expectations
SAMPLE EXPECTATIONS
Board Expectations of Superintendents
- Treat Board members fairly and equitably.
- Generate dependable information and distribute all information to all Board members.
- Be accessible to Board members on a reasonable schedule.
- Give honest, thoughtful, and well-reasoned opinions and reactions to issues.
- Present policy options for consideration by the Board.
- Do not manipulate the Board; do not divide the Board to win an issue.
- Do not talk behind Board members’ backs.
- Be loyal to the Board.
- Listen carefully to the views and opinions of Board members.
- Work toward trust with all Board members.
- No surprises.
- Keep Board informed of major operational issues; short circuit potential problems.
- Publicly defend Board positions; support formal Board decisions.
- Do not blame problems that emerge on the Board.
- Be cordial.
- Be open to new ideas; bring new ideas to the Board.
- Be politically sensitive to statements and reactions.
- Establish good relations with the media.
- Be visible in the community and pursue a strong community relations agenda.
- Let the Board know of his/her expectations of the Board.
- Exhibit a genuine interest in student welfare.
- Help Board grow into a cohesive group.
- Conduct in-service training for the Board.
- Use consistent style and methods in working with the Board.
- Use Board members’ time wisely.
- Be informed about status of state legislation.