A. Relationship with the superintendent How I am now
How I wish I were
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1.I keep the superintendent informed
on issues, needs, and complaints in a manner allowing the
superintendent the opportunity to solve related problems in
a professional manner.
2. I publicly support the superintendent's
administrative regulations and decisions and relay any disagreement
in a private session.
3. I disregard personalities and consider the recommendations
of the superintendent in an unbiased and objective manner.
4. If I want additional information about an agenda
item, I contact the superintendent or the responsible person,
in advance.
5. I am a positive influence for giving
the superintendent sufficient research time and not forcing
an on-the-spot decision.
B. Relationship with the community How I am now
How I wish I were
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1.I work to preserve the trust my fellow
citizens have put in me and my fellow board members for the
educational development of the children and youth of this
community.
2. I work to do what is in the best interest of each
and every student without distinction as to who they are or
what their background may be.
3. I take the initiative in helping all
community members to have all the facts about their schools
so they will readily provide the finest possible school program,
school staff, and school facilities.
C. Relationship during meetings How I am now
How I wish I were
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1.I arrive early and am prepared for
the meeting to start on time.
2. I treat other members of the board
and professional staff with respect during board meetings.
3. On those occasions when I differ with other board
members, I do so based on the issues at hand and not on personalities.
4. I behave in such a manner as to emphasize that
individual board members have no authority except when convened
in a legally conducted board meeting.
5. I refrain from discussions and comments
that are unrelated to the agenda item.
6. I exercise good listening skills during
meetings.
7. I listen to all sides before making
a decision.
8. I display a spirit of compromise when
impasses arise and urge consensus.
9. I vote my conscience, but support
the majority decisions.
10. I work within the board role as policy
maker and do not become involved in making administrative
decisions.
11. At meetings, I speak loudly and clearly
enough to be heard by everyone present.
12. I conduct myself in a businesslike
manner, following accepted parliamentary procedures and rules.
13. I refrain from monopolizing the discussion.
D. Relationship with staff and personnel How I am now
How I wish I were
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1.I consistently adhere to the law governing
superintendent authority for personnel.
2. I make every effort to become acquainted
with district personnel.
3. I do not allow personal friendships with district
personnel to affect overall board decisions or policies.
4. I channel complaints and potential problems to
the proper authority.
E. Support of instructional program How I am now
How I wish I were
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1. I keep informed about the instructional program
through study and periodic visits in the schools.
2. I solicit information from the community pertaining
to instructional program needs.
3. I support policies that enable the staff to develop
the educational program required to meet the needs of the
community.
F. Fiscal responsibility How I am now
How I wish I were
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1. I support efforts to provide resources to properly
fund the school district budget.
2. I support policies requiring proper accountability
for the expenditure of school district funds.
3. I keep my constituents informed about the financial
needs of the school district.
G. Personal work habits How I am now
How I wish I were
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1.I keep the educational and welfare
of children as my primary concern.
2. I am willing to make unpopular decisions,
in the best interest of children.
3. I represent the best interests of all citizens
rather than special interest groups.
4. I take time to do my homework and prepare for meetings.
5. I attend board meetings regularly.
6.I refrain from asking that items be
added to the agenda at the last minute.
7. I reach decisions on the merits of
issues and on the basis of best available information.
8.I participate in board training programs
at regional, state and national levels.
9.I do not individually or unilaterally
make decisions or commitments on the board's behalf.
10.I am open and honest with board members,
school staff and community members.
11.I share information and avoid "surprises"
whenever possible.
12.I am familiar with and abide by the
Tennessee School Boards Association Code of Ethics.
13.I respect those who differ in opinion
and belief.
14.I accept constructive criticism.
15.I remain calm and think clearly under
pressure.
