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| American School Board Journal | 8 |
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| Bailey, Max A. | 1 |
| Bippus, Stanley L. | 1 |
| Clear, Delbert K. | 1 |
| Evans, Dennis L. | 1 |
| George, Julio R. | 1 |
| Heller, Robert W. | 1 |
| Herman, Jerry J. | 1 |
| Joines, Richard C. | 1 |
| Kovalik, Thomas M. | 1 |
| Seabrook, William B. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 4 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
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| Policymakers | 4 |
| Practitioners | 4 |
| Administrators | 3 |
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Bailey, Max A.; Kovalik, Thomas M. – American School Board Journal, 1979
Answers questions about how to choose, use, and evaluate a professional negotiator. (IRT)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Consultants, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Evans, Dennis L. – American School Board Journal, 2001
In California, a new proposal would tie student performance on the SAT-9 to merit pay for teachers. However, testing student performance against certain preselected academic standards is not foolproof. The same teaching could bring different results. Students' previous knowledge and parental influences must also be considered. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Merit Pay
Joines, Richard C. – American School Board Journal, 1986
Describes the use of an assessment center in evaluating candidates during a search for a new superintendent. Includes a brief article that points out the problems in using assessment centers for hiring evaluations. (MD)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Assessment Centers (Personnel), Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Interviews
Clear, Delbert K. – American School Board Journal, 1983
By having clear expectations and giving support and freedom to a new school district superintendent, this school board achieves a smooth transition and successful first year. Successful superintendents identify and utilize a staff's talents, stay on top of things, have straightforward positions grounded in convictions, and the ability to accept…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
American School Board Journal, 1974
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, teachers are evaluated on how well they and their students perform. Kalamazoo schools have probably one of the most comprehensive computerized systems of personnel evaluation and accountability yet devised. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Accountability, Computer Oriented Programs, Feedback, Merit Pay
Bippus, Stanley L. – American School Board Journal, 1985
Outlines four steps to follow in doing a full superintendent evaluation: (1) set clear goals for the superintendent, (2) follow up on the goals, (3) get other administrators' views of the superintendent, and (4) present the findings to the superintendent. Includes examples of questions to ask. (MD)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
George, Julio R.; Seabrook, William B. – American School Board Journal, 1986
The Gaston County (North Carolina) board and superintendent have developed a board self-evaluation questionnaire and a community questionnaire to improve the board's effectiveness as a policy-making body. The 30-item community questionnaire is appended. (MLF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education
Herman, Jerry J.; Heller, Robert W. – American School Board Journal, 1986
Outlines the steps boards should follow in doing a search for hiring a new superintendent. (MD)
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Board of Education Policy, Consultants
