Describes difficulties that superintendents in some geographical areas experience in meeting residence requirements. In all three cases, involving affluent or innercity assignments, school boards made special arrangements to help their new superintendents meet these requirements without suffering economic or emotional hardship. (MLH)

Because housing is often a primary concern, school boards need to understand its importance in successful superintendent recruitment efforts. Many businesses recognize that the transitions necessary in some corporate transfers effect the entire family's well-being. As competition intensifies, school boards might also consider offering housing…