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September 20, 2011 |
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Superintendent Salary Survey: They Work Hard for the Money
A comprehensive look at superintendent earnings, this article points out that while many former superintendents are being rewarded for performing the same role in the private sector, current superintendents face criticism that they are overpaid. "If we're looking at $300,000 as the high end (of superintendent salaries), that same person in the private sector leading a company of that magnitude would be making well over $1 million ? that's just a fact," AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech says in the article.
Jobs Act Focuses on School Renovation, Preventing Teacher Layoffs
AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech released the following statement in response to President Obama's proposed American Jobs Act: "The American Jobs Act would devote $25 billion to the renovation of 35,000 schools and $30 billion to prevent the layoff of 280,000 teachers. Keeping teachers in our classrooms is essential to meeting the educational needs of our students. Creating jobs that will make much-needed repairs to our schools is a win-win situation. We urge Congress to move towards the immediate passage of the American Jobs Act." Full statement. Fact Sheet: Repairing and Modernizing America's Schools.
Member News
Sichel Testifies on Impact of NCLB
Amy F. Sichel, superintendent of Abington School District in Montgomery County, Penn., told a House committee last week about the impact of NCLB on school districts across the nation. Read her testimony.
Berman Honored for Character Education
The Character Education Partnership has chosen AASA member Sheldon Berman to receive the 2011 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. He will receive the award Oct. 20 in San Francisco at a special ceremony during the 2011 National Forum on Character Education, before an audience of 800 educators from across the country. Berman is featured in the September issue of The School Administrator as one of 10 administrators who have shown courageous leadership.
Blog Roll
Schools Continue To Confront Economic Realities
"Reductions continue to put a strain on schools coping with reductions in personnel, activities and services. The fear is that given the current state of the economy many school districts will continue to experience shortfalls from state contributions." Charles Maranzano, superintendent, Hopatcong Borough, N.J.
Schools Confront Poverty, Why Don't Education Policies?
"Urging schools to solve vision, nutrition or physical and emotional safety problems by working with 'non-profits' and 'faith-based institutions' is silly. Voluntary organizations can perform isolated acts of charity, but only government can narrow the vast social inequalities that bring many children to school unprepared to learn." Richard Rothstein, Economic Policy Institute.
School Solutions Center
Ready to Manage Data on Teacher Performance?
A timely new web-based tool to skirt the bottleneck involved in managing teacher evaluation in a school district.
Investing in Human Capital Audit Produces Productivity and Achievement Gains?
Organizational Health: Diagnostic and Development Corp. has provided Human Capital Audits for public school districts in more than 35 states. Learn more and find out how AASA members qualify for a 10 percent discount on audit reports.
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School District Master Planning: A Practical Guide to Demographics and Facilities Planning
 A comprehensive guide to school district facilities planning, Kelley Carey offers school leaders practical planning tools and check lists for developing a comprehensive master plan and getting it implemented on time and within budget. Rowman & Littlefield Education (2011).
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What Your Community Wants
A recent study by the National School Public Relations Association looks at the expressed needs of parents and the community when it comes to communication from the school. Information most wanted from parents is rationale for decisions made by the district and educational program options, unlike community members who were much more interested in budget information.
Engaging Digital Natives in Learning
"Our Digital Native Students" is a conversation with AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech, Don Knezek, CEO of the International Society of Technology in Education, and Triumph Learning, on The Balancing Act, Lifetime Television Network, Sept. 28, 7-8 a.m. EST/PST.
Grant Opportunity
Clorox's "Power A Bright Future" school grant program, now in its third year, is giving students more chances to play, create and explore by awarding four $25,000 grants and one $50,000 grant to help fund school programs that are vital for educational development. Visit www.PowerABrightFuture.com to nominate your school by Oct. 17.
NCE: Early Bird Discount Ends Oct. 31
Collaborate with Dan Domenech, executive director, AASA and Anne Bryant, executive director, National School Boards Association, at this year's National Conference on Education, to talk about the changing nature of school board governance and leadership. More information.
The Importance of Courageous Leadership
In the September issue of The School Administrator, AASA President Patricia Neudecker uses a fable to illustrate the importance of courageous leadership. In Tech Leadership, Chuck Jaksec discusses how text messaging complicates crisis management and offers suggestions for how to cope. Don McAdams offers ways to ease the unpleasant task of budget cutting in Board-Savvy Superintendent, and the profile features Superintendent Tim Jenney of Fort Bend, Texas, whose leadership increased the number of exemplary schools in his district from one to 25.
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Watch on TV!
Sept. 13: Dan Domenech on Reducing Absenteeism with Hudson Garrett, clinical director, Nice-Pak, on the Balancing Act, Lifetime Television Network. |
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Coming Events
Sep. 25-29, 2011 - Women Leading Education Across Continents, Volos, Greece.
Oct. 7, 2011 - Good Governance Is a Choice, Arlington, Va.
Oct. 19-20, 2011 - Inside Innovation Workshop, Arlington, Va.
Oct. 20-21, 2011 - AASA Women in School Leadership Forum, San Diego, Calif.
Nov. 3-4, 2011 - Turning Your District Around: Lessons from Professional Sport and Business, Arlington, Va.
Nov. 15-16, 2011 - Inside Innovation Workshop, Arlington, Va.
Feb. 16-19, 2012 - National Conference on Education, Houston, Texas.
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AASA School Solutions CenterEleven firms make up the AASA School Solutions Center. NJPA is a premier member. |
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NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE, national contract purchasing solution, www.njpacoop.org. |
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ECRA GROUP, research, analytics and accountability solutions, www.ecragroup.com |
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HMS, dependent healthcare eligibility audits, www.dependentcheck.com/about/partnerships/aasa |
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HOPE FOUNDATION, professional development for leadership teams, www.hopefoundation.org |
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K12 INSIGHT, survey tool, www.k12insight.com |
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MEDEXPERT, medical issues management services, www.medexpert.com |
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ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH, organizational audits of human capital, www.organizationalhealth.com |
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PFM FINANCIAL SERVICES, public procurement card program, www.pfm.com |
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POWERIT, cost-saving web technology for schools, www.poweritschools.com/ |
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PROPELLSHOPS, no-cost fundraising solution for schools, www.propellshops.com |
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TUTOR.COM, 24/7 online academic support and tutoring, www.tutor.com |
| School districts should do their own diligence before signing contracts with companies that belong to the AASA School Solution Center. |
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