January/February 2018

Feature Articles

• Passing the torch

  By James Russell

  Retired from the IASB Communications department after 17-plus years, Jim Russell reflects on good ideas, not-so-good ideas, good people, and the ambitious projects undertaken in his tenure.

• Effective boards require PD for teachers, administrators, and themselves

  By Keith Pain

  Professional development is critical in the public education setting, creating a focus on high expectations and continuous improvement.

Regular Features

• Ask the Staff: Building the board/superintendent relationship through evaluation

  by Reatha Owen

• Practical PR: From the ground up: Building a school communications program

  by Kara Beach and Amy Melinder

Commentary

• Board members are rare birds

  By David E. Bartz

  After attending the Joint Annual Conference with family, a veteran educator of educators has this piece of advice for school board members: "Don't ever change."