Responsiveness to diverse groups in a pluralistic constituency was assumed to be a crucial consideration related to election to political office. Responsiveness was assumed to evolve from the interaction of two components of self-other orientation, self-esteem and complexity of the self concept. The pattern of self-other orientation found least…

The relationship under discussion was tested by quantifying the variables using a rule administration scale, the Executive Professional Leadership instrument, and a Management Behavior Scale. Hypotheses were tested using data derived from a sample of 20 superintendents, 40 principals, and 500 students. The data support the concept that a…

This document reports the results of a study by a special AASA commission on the status of the superintendency in 1969-70. A stratified sample of superintendents was selected and superintendents were categorized according to pupil enrollments in their school districts. Major topics reported are (1) personal dimensions of the superintendent; (2)…

In 1971 the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a tenure law for the State's public school teachers and principals. Codified as G.S. 115-142, the Act became effective July 1, 1972. It requires local boards of education to adopt "reasonable rules and regulations" for the conduct of hearings on dismissing or demoting teachers and…

The purpose of this study was to identify consensus or conflict in the perceptions of the role of provincial school superintendent in Thailand held by (1) provincial school superintendents, (2) provincial governors, and (3) senior administrators of the Ministry of Education. Administrator respondents were asked in a questionnaire to indicate the…

The purposes of this project were to chart the processes by which an individual becomes a school administrator, to identify competencies the school administrator needs to perform his role effectively, and to develop a conceptual framework that lends itself to understanding the university's role in the overall process of training school…

A former school superintendent and student of that post for over three decades examines the circumstances affecting the schools' chief executive officers, suggests the nature of management skills they require, and explores new approaches to their professional preparation. (Editor)

The role of school superintendents in mobilizing a community for school desegregation is seen as involving four major concerns: (1) planning for desegregation; (2) implementing decisions; (3) considering political realities; and (4) considering factors of personal involvement. (MJB)

Although superintendents reflect their districts' value systems, very little attention is paid to values in administrative preparation programs. This study uses relatively routine external and internal conflicts in school districts as a means to explore superintendents' value orientations. Most prefer action and are aware of their personal values.…

Reports a study of the coordination, control, and assessment procedures employed by superintendents in effective school districts. Types of mechanisms and the extent of their use in directing activities are reported. Findings suggest the existence of linkages between the managerial level and technical core in these school districts. Thirty-five…

Analyzing data from 700 New York state school districts, the authors found that school superintendents were rewarded, by salary increases and opportunity to move to better paying jobs, for having low school tax rates and high achievement within their districts. The analysis suggests that superintendents did not significantly influence either the…

Newly employed superintendents should get clear signals from the school board and make changes cautiously. If drastic measures are required, the superintendents should recognize staff concerns, get their backing, and involve them. A simple ceremony acknowledging the change in leadership can help people adjust to change. (MLF)

Describes Pasco (Washington) School District's resolution of a recent negotiation impasse in their normal "win/win" collective bargaining process. The key was to reestablish the trust, patience, and willingness to listen that had eroded over the years as new participants replaced old hands in the nonadversarial bargaining process. (MLH)

There were statistically significant and practical differences between the perceptions of teachers and superintendents regarding the following areas: the goals and objectives of vocational agriculture, the Future Farmers of America, supervised farm practice, and the instructional program. There was no statistically significant or practical…

A study investigating the nature of superintendent and school board interactions and linkages found that school boards and superintendents share in the balance of power. It also confirmed that the community's politics affect school administration and correlate with the degree of the superintendent's leadership. Includes two tables. (MD)