The Superintendent's Planner
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"I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents."
—Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent
Auburn-Washburn School District, Topeka, KS
A practical planning tool with concrete tasks and tips for new or experienced superintendents!
Written by seven outstanding superintendents, this reflective calendar and planning journal helps superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. The authors give administrators a structured, goal-oriented look at the work ahead and highlight opportunities for organizational leadership.
Practical and hands-on, this planner takes superintendents from July through June and provides checklists, activities, and templates to foster responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. The authors present issues for reflection and action that include:
- Maintaining effective communication
- Monitoring program, curriculum, and achievement objectives
- Building relationships within the educational community
- Developing the budget
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning ahead, establishing new goals, and facing unexpected events and challenges
The Superintendent's Planner offers beginning and veteran district leaders a fresh perspective and invaluable support for an increasingly complex and demanding role.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. Welcome to the Superintendency
- Introduction
- About the Book
- From Us
- 2. July and August: Reflecting and Getting Ready for the New Year
- Organizing and Preparing for the Year
- Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family
- Ensuring Schools Are Ready to Open
- Reviewing Board Policies
- Focusing on the Year Ahead
- Speaking From Experience
- 3. September and October: Starting Smoothly and Settling In
- Opening Year Communication
- Staff Evaluation
- School Board Elections
- Showing Up
- Speaking From Experience
- 4. November and December: Checking In and Celebrating Progress
- Solidifying Board Relationships
- Building Positive Board Communication
- Monitoring the Current Budget
- Monitoring Programs and Student Achievement Data
- Assessing Facility Needs
- Speaking From Experience
- 5. January and February: Taking Stock and Planning for Next Year
- Developing a Long-Range Plan
- Budget Forecasting for the Next Year
- Reviewing the Curriculum and Establishing Goals
- Communicating New Focus Areas and Priorities
- Sharing the State of the District
- Speaking From Experience
- 6. March and April: Staying Focused and Facing Challenges
- Budget Planning
- Planning for Facility Upgrades
- Targeting Personnel Actions
- Monitoring Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Testing Plans
- Planning Board and Leadership Team Workshops and Retreats
- Advances
- Begin Evaluation of Administrative Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 7. May and June: Wrapping Up and Celebrating
- Budget Adoption
- Reviewing New Staff Hiring
- Superintendent Evaluation
- Debriefing With Board Members
- Scheduling Attendance at Year-End Events for You and the Board Members
- Planning Time for Handling Difficult Issues
- Finalizing Summer Activities
- Finalizing Plans for Next Year's Pre-Opening Activities
- Reviewing the District Media and Communication Plan
- Completing Summative Evaluations of the People Who Report to You
- Preparing the Internal Meeting Calendar for Board and Senior Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 8. The Routine and Expected
- Planning, Leading, and Attending to Meetings
- Monitoring for Accountability
- Establishing Relationships and Building Community
- Building Internal Leadership Capacity
- Speaking From Experience
- 9. Crises, the Unexpected, Caveats, and Musings
- The Unexpected
- But Then, There Are the Wonderful Things
- A Word About You
Resource A: School Site Inspection
Resource A: School Site Inspection
Resource B: Site Readiness Inspection Sheet
Resource B: Site Readiness Inspection Sheet
Resource C: Summary of School Inspections
Resource C: Summary of School Inspections
Resource D: Key Actions Checklist
Resource D: Key Actions Checklist
Resource E: Custodian School Inspection Sheet
Resource E: Custodian School Inspection Sheet
Resource F: Playground Inspections
Resource F: Playground Inspections
Resource G: Portable Building Inspections
Resource G: Portable Building Inspections
Resource H: Human Resource Annual Calendar
Resource H: Human Resource Annual Calendar
Resource I: Meeting Schedule
Resource I: Meeting Schedule
Resource J: Administrator Evaluation Form
Resource J: Administrator Evaluation Form
Resource K: Administrator Evaluation Process
Resource K: Administrator Evaluation Process
Resource L: Budget Guidelines
Resource L: Budget Guidelines
Resource M: Budget Calendar
Resource M: Budget Calendar
Resource N: Planned Priorities
Resource N: Planned Priorities
Resource O: Organization Chart
Resource O: Organization Chart
Resource P: Information for Board Members
Resource P: Information for Board Members
Resource Q: School District Responsibility Chart
Resource Q: School District Responsibility Chart
Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
Index
Description
"I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents."
—Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent
Auburn-Washburn School District, Topeka, KS
A practical planning tool with concrete tasks and tips for new or experienced superintendents!
Written by seven outstanding superintendents, this reflective calendar and planning journal helps superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. The authors give administrators a structured, goal-oriented look at the work ahead and highlight opportunities for organizational leadership.
Practical and hands-on, this planner takes superintendents from July through June and provides checklists, activities, and templates to foster responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. The authors present issues for reflection and action that include:
- Maintaining effective communication
- Monitoring program, curriculum, and achievement objectives
- Building relationships within the educational community
- Developing the budget
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning ahead, establishing new goals, and facing unexpected events and challenges
The Superintendent's Planner offers beginning and veteran district leaders a fresh perspective and invaluable support for an increasingly complex and demanding role.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. Welcome to the Superintendency
- Introduction
- About the Book
- From Us
- 2. July and August: Reflecting and Getting Ready for the New Year
- Organizing and Preparing for the Year
- Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family
- Ensuring Schools Are Ready to Open
- Reviewing Board Policies
- Focusing on the Year Ahead
- Speaking From Experience
- 3. September and October: Starting Smoothly and Settling In
- Opening Year Communication
- Staff Evaluation
- School Board Elections
- Showing Up
- Speaking From Experience
- 4. November and December: Checking In and Celebrating Progress
- Solidifying Board Relationships
- Building Positive Board Communication
- Monitoring the Current Budget
- Monitoring Programs and Student Achievement Data
- Assessing Facility Needs
- Speaking From Experience
- 5. January and February: Taking Stock and Planning for Next Year
- Developing a Long-Range Plan
- Budget Forecasting for the Next Year
- Reviewing the Curriculum and Establishing Goals
- Communicating New Focus Areas and Priorities
- Sharing the State of the District
- Speaking From Experience
- 6. March and April: Staying Focused and Facing Challenges
- Budget Planning
- Planning for Facility Upgrades
- Targeting Personnel Actions
- Monitoring Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Testing Plans
- Planning Board and Leadership Team Workshops and Retreats
- Advances
- Begin Evaluation of Administrative Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 7. May and June: Wrapping Up and Celebrating
- Budget Adoption
- Reviewing New Staff Hiring
- Superintendent Evaluation
- Debriefing With Board Members
- Scheduling Attendance at Year-End Events for You and the Board Members
- Planning Time for Handling Difficult Issues
- Finalizing Summer Activities
- Finalizing Plans for Next Year's Pre-Opening Activities
- Reviewing the District Media and Communication Plan
- Completing Summative Evaluations of the People Who Report to You
- Preparing the Internal Meeting Calendar for Board and Senior Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 8. The Routine and Expected
- Planning, Leading, and Attending to Meetings
- Monitoring for Accountability
- Establishing Relationships and Building Community
- Building Internal Leadership Capacity
- Speaking From Experience
- 9. Crises, the Unexpected, Caveats, and Musings
- The Unexpected
- But Then, There Are the Wonderful Things
- A Word About You
Resource A: School Site Inspection
Resource A: School Site Inspection
Resource B: Site Readiness Inspection Sheet
Resource B: Site Readiness Inspection Sheet
Resource C: Summary of School Inspections
Resource C: Summary of School Inspections
Resource D: Key Actions Checklist
Resource D: Key Actions Checklist
Resource E: Custodian School Inspection Sheet
Resource E: Custodian School Inspection Sheet
Resource F: Playground Inspections
Resource F: Playground Inspections
Resource G: Portable Building Inspections
Resource G: Portable Building Inspections
Resource H: Human Resource Annual Calendar
Resource H: Human Resource Annual Calendar
Resource I: Meeting Schedule
Resource I: Meeting Schedule
Resource J: Administrator Evaluation Form
Resource J: Administrator Evaluation Form
Resource K: Administrator Evaluation Process
Resource K: Administrator Evaluation Process
Resource L: Budget Guidelines
Resource L: Budget Guidelines
Resource M: Budget Calendar
Resource M: Budget Calendar
Resource N: Planned Priorities
Resource N: Planned Priorities
Resource O: Organization Chart
Resource O: Organization Chart
Resource P: Information for Board Members
Resource P: Information for Board Members
Resource Q: School District Responsibility Chart
Resource Q: School District Responsibility Chart
Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
Index
Reviews
The Superintendent's Planner
A Monthly Guide and Reflective Journal
October 2008 | 152 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412961097 | $37.95 |
| Hardcover | 01/02/2026 | 9781412961080 | $79.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452280455 | $35.00 |
"I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents."
—Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent
Auburn-Washburn School District, Topeka, KS
A practical planning tool with concrete tasks and tips for new or experienced superintendents!
Written by seven outstanding superintendents, this reflective calendar and planning journal helps superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. The authors give administrators a structured, goal-oriented look at the work ahead and highlight opportunities for organizational leadership.
Practical and hands-on, this planner takes superintendents from July through June and provides checklists, activities, and templates to foster responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. The authors present issues for reflection and action that include:
- Maintaining effective communication
- Monitoring program, curriculum, and achievement objectives
- Building relationships within the educational community
- Developing the budget
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning ahead, establishing new goals, and facing unexpected events and challenges
The Superintendent's Planner offers beginning and veteran district leaders a fresh perspective and invaluable support for an increasingly complex and demanding role.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. Welcome to the Superintendency
- Introduction
- About the Book
- From Us
- 2. July and August: Reflecting and Getting Ready for the New Year
- Organizing and Preparing for the Year
- Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family
- Ensuring Schools Are Ready to Open
- Reviewing Board Policies
- Focusing on the Year Ahead
- Speaking From Experience
- 3. September and October: Starting Smoothly and Settling In
- Opening Year Communication
- Staff Evaluation
- School Board Elections
- Showing Up
- Speaking From Experience
- 4. November and December: Checking In and Celebrating Progress
- Solidifying Board Relationships
- Building Positive Board Communication
- Monitoring the Current Budget
- Monitoring Programs and Student Achievement Data
- Assessing Facility Needs
- Speaking From Experience
- 5. January and February: Taking Stock and Planning for Next Year
- Developing a Long-Range Plan
- Budget Forecasting for the Next Year
- Reviewing the Curriculum and Establishing Goals
- Communicating New Focus Areas and Priorities
- Sharing the State of the District
- Speaking From Experience
- 6. March and April: Staying Focused and Facing Challenges
- Budget Planning
- Planning for Facility Upgrades
- Targeting Personnel Actions
- Monitoring Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Testing Plans
- Planning Board and Leadership Team Workshops and Retreats
- Advances
- Begin Evaluation of Administrative Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 7. May and June: Wrapping Up and Celebrating
- Budget Adoption
- Reviewing New Staff Hiring
- Superintendent Evaluation
- Debriefing With Board Members
- Scheduling Attendance at Year-End Events for You and the Board Members
- Planning Time for Handling Difficult Issues
- Finalizing Summer Activities
- Finalizing Plans for Next Year's Pre-Opening Activities
- Reviewing the District Media and Communication Plan
- Completing Summative Evaluations of the People Who Report to You
- Preparing the Internal Meeting Calendar for Board and Senior Staff
- Speaking From Experience
- 8. The Routine and Expected
- Planning, Leading, and Attending to Meetings
- Monitoring for Accountability
- Establishing Relationships and Building Community
- Building Internal Leadership Capacity
- Speaking From Experience
- 9. Crises, the Unexpected, Caveats, and Musings
- The Unexpected
- But Then, There Are the Wonderful Things
- A Word About You
- Resource A: School Site Inspection
- Resource B: Site Readiness Inspection Sheet
- Resource C: Summary of School Inspections
- Resource D: Key Actions Checklist
- Resource E: Custodian School Inspection Sheet
- Resource F: Playground Inspections
- Resource G: Portable Building Inspections
- Resource H: Human Resource Annual Calendar
- Resource I: Meeting Schedule
- Resource J: Administrator Evaluation Form
- Resource K: Administrator Evaluation Process
- Resource L: Budget Guidelines
- Resource M: Budget Calendar
- Resource N: Planned Priorities
- Resource O: Organization Chart
- Resource P: Information for Board Members
- Resource Q: School District Responsibility Chart
- Bibliography
- Index