Board/Superintendent Relations

Objective

To provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the school board and the superintendent.

Description

This session focuses on ways to select a superintendent, build the board/superintendent team, and evaluate the performance of the superintendent. During the course of the meeting, you have the opportunity to look closely at both roles and learn more about interrelationships and independence — two essential elements for successful and productive relations. Participants will also review the elements of a superintendent contract.

Major topics covered during this session include:

Job Descriptions of Board Members/Superintendent

  • Roles and Expectations of Superintendent/Board
  • Superintendent Selection
  • Employment Contract
  • Team Development
  • Superintendent Performance Evaluation
  • Code of Ethics

Locations/Dates

Knoxville: April 23, 2026 (Thu) @ 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST) – $150

TSBA Headquarters/Virtual: April 28, 2026 (Tue) @ 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CST) – $150 In-Person; $75 Virtual

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  • Board/Superintendent Relations – Jackson

    TBD

    To provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the school board and the superintendent.This session focuses on ways to select a superintendent, build the board/superintendent team, and evaluate..

    $150
  • Board/Superintendent Relations – TSBA Headquarters/Virtual

    TSBA Headquarters/Virtual 525 BRICK CHURCH PARK DR, NASHVILLE, TN, United States

    To provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the school board and the superintendent.This session focuses on ways to select a superintendent, build the board/superintendent team, and evaluate..

    $75 – $150

Presenters

Grissom

Dr. Tammy (Grissom) Ganger

Ben Torres 2023

Ben Torres