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Austin State University  \nA collaborative superintendent/board relationship is essential to the successful and efficient oversight of a school district. The relationship between the superintendent and the school board lies at the heart of school governance (Callan & Levinson, 2011; Eadie, 2003; McCurdy & Hymes, 1992). To illustrate the importance of a collaborative superintendent/board relationship, Carter and Cunningham (1997) found that the primary reason for superintendents leaving their districts was due to the lack of support from and conflicting relationships with school board members. Further, Ray (2003) stated, “a superintendent can possess all the necessary competencies to be an effective leader, but it is the school board’s perception of success that really matters”(p. 5).  \nTheoretical Framework  \nSchool boards are charged with governing education by overseeing the implementation of state and federal mandates and ensuring academic excellence for all students (Bartusek, 2003; Hess, 2002; Kowalski, 2013; Resnick & Bryant, 2010) . Throughout the United States, school district leaders continue to face new challenges such as changing demographics, high stakes testing, increased academic accountability, and constantly changing technology. These new challenges amplify the need for a collaborative relationship between the superintendent and the school board (American Association of School Administrators & National School Boards Association [AASA & NSBA], 1994; Eller & Carlson, 2009; Houston & Bryant, 1997) . A consequence of the challenges requires superintendents and school boards to approach situations differently than ever before and collaborative approaches are now even more important. According to Moody (2011), role ambiguity and role confusion of the superintendent and school board relationship have intensified as a result of high stakes testing and district accountability. Therefore, it is crucial that each entity understands and respects the role of the other. To provide clarity and understanding of the different roles the school board and superintendent possess, in 1994, representatives from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA) created a joint committee which provided specific recommendations for school board members to follow in order to build and maintain a collaborative relationship with the superintendent. Conversely, a joint committee also developed recommendations for the superintendent to follow to build and maintain a collaborative relationship with the school board.  \nNCPEA Education Leadership Review, Vol. 14, No. 3– October 2013 ISSN: 1532-0723 © 2013 National Council of Professors of Educational Administration  \nThe Evolving Superintendency  \nThe superintendency has evolved over time ; according to Griffin (2005), “the rules of the game have changed”(p. 54) . While in the past, a superintendent could be called a successful superintendent by managing items such as books, bonds, buildings, and budgets; in the 21st century, a superintendent must be an expert in things such as collaboration, community building, communication, and curricular choices (Carter & Cunningham, 1997 ; Gober, 2012; Houston, 2001) . As the role and expectations of the superintendency change, the pressures also tend to change and become more complex. A conflicted and mistrusting relationship between the superintendent and school board is one pressure that can result in a high superintendent turnover rate (Chance & Capps, 1992; Grady & Bryant, 1990; Kowalski, McCord, Petersen, Young, & Ellerson, 2011) . Studies reveal the tenure of superintendents is between 2.5 to 6.5 years (Glass, 1992; Hodgkinson & Montenegro, 1999; Kowalski, 2011; Metzger, 1997; Renchler, 1992) . As with any organization, a high turnover rate at the leadership level results in a lack of continuity of policy","cbCaiaGGDwKjA0m5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaGGDwKjA0m5","pdf",190086,11,"English","# The Superintendent and School Board Relationship\n## Theoretical Framework\n## The Evolving Superintendency\n## Superintendent/School Board Relationships\n## Superintendent Evaluation Guidelines","[{\"question\":\"Why is a collaborative superintendent–school board relationship essential?\",\"answer\":\"The relationship underpins effective and efficient oversight of the school district and sits at the core of school governance. Lack of support or conflicting relationships is linked to superintendent departures and instability.\"},{\"question\":\"What pressures have intensified the superintendent’s and board’s role ambiguity?\",\"answer\":\"High-stakes testing and district accountability have intensified role ambiguity and role confusion. 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