Educational Management Philosophy Three basic elements describe the management philosophy of any school system that I would

want to work for. Certainly there are others, however these three are major components that I would not work without. They are: 1. Treating all people served by the school system, including students, with dignity and respect. 2. Communicating effectively among all levels of school system and with the community. 3. Creating a work environment that encourages cooperation and promotes teacher, student, and school excellence. The following descriptions amplify those major elements: 1. Treating all People with Dignity and Respect The overriding principle in all relationships is centered on the Golden Rule treat everyone in all circumstances, as we would want to be treated. Respect the dignity of all people; expect to be treated with dignity. Strive to build relationships of trust, honesty and mutual respect between school leadership, teachers, students, the board of education and the community. 2. Establishing Effective Communications Effective communication is a critical component in the school systems ability to achieve goals and objectives. Schools and the community need timely, pertinent, and accurate information from all levels of the school system. Public confidence in the school system is fostered by listening to their issues and concerns, and by ensuring they understand the systems goals and objectives. The system will continually strive to communicate better with public and partner with citizens to identify and develop strategies to solve community issues in education. 3. Creating a Work Environment That Encourages Excellence The academic success of students and the effectiveness of the staff in schools are highly dependent upon the management environment in which they work. We will strive to ensure that all schools are: Free to make data driven instructional decisions regarding student achievement Encouraged to be innovative with the use of best practices in all disciplines Encouraged to accept honest feedback from teachers, parents and the community Provided clear expectations of their performance Rewarded for excellence and can expect their excellence to be shared and celebrated Held accountable and evaluated under a clear performance-based evaluation process