Degree Name

Education Specialist (EdS)

Semester of Degree Completion

1980

Thesis Director

Gerhard C. Matzner

Abstract

Ideally, the best approach to learning administration for educational institutions is to observe the work of administrators in the field. While it is overly pretentious to advocate ascertaining all functions of one office, it is possible to develop a working knowledge of the primary responsibilities involved in several positions, namely, the central office administration.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Assistant Superintendent, and the Director of Guidance for Mt. Zion Schools this writer has acquired such working knowledge. Although the basic theory for role development of each of these positions is transmitted in this paper, it is imperative that the reader be cognizant of the fact that each topic contained could indeed be expanded to a volume of its own.

Foremost in this study is information as it pertains to three general areas: district operations, personnel procedures, and student services. Responsibility for district operations is, of course, vested in the Superintendent of Schools. For purposes of examining the superintendent's role, the reader will find information on school board meetings, financial affairs, the school calendar, and professional negotiations. Activites of the Assistant Superintendent are reported on and discussed as they relate to employment of staff, evaluation of staff, district transportation, and student conduct codes.

With the growing trend for utilization of data processing equipment, it is essential for the school administrator to be able to apply these systems as needed. The most valuable instance for computer input in schools over 500 enrollment involves the processing of data for registration and scheduling.

Materials to support administrative operations are presented in the appendix for future use and development by an administrator. It is reasonable to assume that with this information, the potential administrator will be equipped with basic theory for successful operations of the central office.

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