Jennifer Armstrong wrote: >What I've been wondering about is the connection between policy >and practice. > A policy board is one that doesn't get involved in the >day-to-day >operations. It's one that "charts the course" and then >holds the >Superintendent responsible for accomplishing results. But >what happens when >there's disconnects and dead ends?
School Boards are not just "policy boards" . Their biggest job is to hire a superintendent for the district and monitor his/her performance. They also are supposed to keep their eye on the big picture for the district and set a direction for its future. They do this by helping to develop a strategic plan, a mission for the district, and establishing policies to guide the district toward their vision. You should not feel that you cannot approach board members if you have questions, complaints, or have hit a "dead end". Board members have no power individually to act. The only power they have comes when the majority of them decide to take a certain direction. Your Board Members are the communities representatives in the School District. When you see "disconnects" and "dead ends" by all means, let your Board Members know. They have a LOT more power collectively than "just a policy board". Ren�e Jenson Como _____________________________________________ To Join: St. Paul Issues Forum Rules Discussion Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
