"What I Want to Know Is, Who, in This Boardroom, Represents My Child's Interests?" School District Governance Structures and the Students They Serve: California Context

• In Event: 66.080 - Roundtable Session 26
  In Roundtable Session: 66.080-6 - Governance and Leadership of School Districts

Abstract

This study, on the relationship between California’s school district governance and the students they serve, provides preliminary data on how well school board members and superintendents represent the communities and the educational systems in which they serve. In addition to reporting demographic data, this study provides analysis of campaign promises and district promotional materials to present an initial view of these important, but often overlooked actors whose understanding of their constituents and the policy levers available to improve districts, directly impact the educational system.
Division A: 1c: Systems-level Leadership

Authors

• Irina S. Okhremtchouk, San Francisco State University

• Patrick Newell, California State University - Fresno

• RikkiLynn Archibeque, Arizona State University

• George Anthony, Arizona State University - Tempe