Month: May 2020

As superintendents we are starting to receive questions about next school year.  When will it start?  How will it look for students and staff?  What if a student comes to school with the virus?  How will distancing look on school buses?  We know there are no clear answers to these questions so we do the best we can seeking ongoing guidance from local, state and national health experts.  In addition, we know we must determine how to communicate these issues with students, families, staff members and the community.  Not necessarily the forms of communication, but rather the tenor of the …

As we continue to guide our districts through this unprecedented time, we need to remember the words of Dr. John Maxwell on leadership.  Dr. Maxwell states that “leaders need to see more and before others”.   In other words, we need to reflect on not only what needs to occur right now, but also be thinking ahead to what must transpire in the weeks and months to come. Today, let’s think through 5 things which we should be doing now and in the future as we progress through this challenging time. Motivating Students, Staff and Parents: Most of us only have …