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The Challenges Facing NH Educational System LeadersThe Challenges Facing NH
Educational System LeadersIs it about money, ego, status or a Is it about money, ego, status or a
mission?mission?Is it about money, ego, status or a Is it about money, ego, status or a
mission?mission?
New HampshireSchool SystemsNew HampshireSchool Systems
167 School Districts167 School DistrictsOrganized into 87 School Administrative Organized into 87 School Administrative
UnitsUnits 87 Superintendents87 Superintendents Various types….cities, cooperatives, Various types….cities, cooperatives,
school districts, JMA, and combinations.school districts, JMA, and combinations.
167 School Districts167 School DistrictsOrganized into 87 School Administrative Organized into 87 School Administrative
UnitsUnits 87 Superintendents87 Superintendents Various types….cities, cooperatives, Various types….cities, cooperatives,
school districts, JMA, and combinations.school districts, JMA, and combinations.
What is a system leadership job like?What is a system leadership job like?
How would you describe it?
How would you describe it?
How would you describe it?
How would you describe it?
SPINNING PLATES
SPINNING PLATES
A School SystemA School SystemRoles and Functions
Personnel
Finance Curriculum&
Instruction
StudentServices
Maintenance&
CapitalImprov.
Communication&
CommunityRelations
System LeadersSystem Leaders
Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.
School Superintendency in NHSchool Superintendency in NH
87 positions in 201087 positions in 201026 are female (29%) and 61 males26 are female (29%) and 61 males20 (23.2%) are serving in their first or 20 (23.2%) are serving in their first or
second year of service in that positionsecond year of service in that positionEach year NH has a 10-15% turnoverEach year NH has a 10-15% turnover2010-11 there are 14 open positions 2010-11 there are 14 open positions
(16.3%)(16.3%)New England has a higher rateNew England has a higher rate
87 positions in 201087 positions in 201026 are female (29%) and 61 males26 are female (29%) and 61 males20 (23.2%) are serving in their first or 20 (23.2%) are serving in their first or
second year of service in that positionsecond year of service in that positionEach year NH has a 10-15% turnoverEach year NH has a 10-15% turnover2010-11 there are 14 open positions 2010-11 there are 14 open positions
(16.3%)(16.3%)New England has a higher rateNew England has a higher rate
Challenges for System Leaders that we know so far……Challenges for System Leaders that we know so far……
Challenge OneChallenge One Very challenging economyVery challenging economy
National and world economyNational and world economyState declining revenuesState declining revenuesIncreasing local property taxesIncreasing local property taxesGrowth of tax caps and moreGrowth of tax caps and more
Challenge OneChallenge One Very challenging economyVery challenging economy
National and world economyNational and world economyState declining revenuesState declining revenuesIncreasing local property taxesIncreasing local property taxesGrowth of tax caps and moreGrowth of tax caps and more
Applied Economic Research 9
Expenditures Rise Twice Rate of InflationExpenditures Rise Twice Rate of Inflation
Change 2000-06
49%54%
21%
27%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
TotalExpenditures
Expenditures perPupil
CPI NH PersonalIncome
Applied Economic Research 10
Major Categories All IncreaseMajor Categories All Increase
Expenditure Change, 2000-2006
$-
$50,000,000
$100,000,000
$150,000,000
$200,000,000
$250,000,000
$300,000,000
Regular InstructionSpecial ProgramsVocational Programs
Other Instructional
ProgramsSubtotal:
Support/Administration
NHSAA 11
Total Tax PaymentTotal Tax PaymentTown Avg Home
Selling Price MLS
2007 Total Tax Rate
Total Tax Payment
Alton 233,590.00 10.57 2,469.00
Berlin 83,426.00 21.96 1,831.00
Colebrook 104,346.00 21.79 2,272.00
Exeter 282,942.00 20.07 5,677.00
Bedford 334,416.00 18.99 6,350.00
Londondrry 305,313.00 18.22 5,562.00
Nashua 252,803.00 17.40 4,398.00
Newport 145,332.00 21.91 3,183.00
Applied Economic Research and NHSAA 12
Some Qualitative ObservationsSome Qualitative Observations State revenues are stressing out (See NHCPP)State revenues are stressing out (See NHCPP)
Real estate transfer tax is down 15%Real estate transfer tax is down 15% Business profits (if not all revenues) tax will probably disappointBusiness profits (if not all revenues) tax will probably disappoint
Demographics are unfavorableDemographics are unfavorable Enrollment is declining and population is aging—fewer school advocatesEnrollment is declining and population is aging—fewer school advocates In 1950’s 50+% were in public school K-12; in 2009 100% must be serviced In 1950’s 50+% were in public school K-12; in 2009 100% must be serviced
in public schoolsin public schools Increase in age 55+ housingIncrease in age 55+ housing ““Special needs” students (IDEA, 504, at-risk and more) are on the riseSpecial needs” students (IDEA, 504, at-risk and more) are on the rise
Falling property values portend higher tax ratesFalling property values portend higher tax rates Does not affect spending, per se, but taxpayers are sensitive to the rate Does not affect spending, per se, but taxpayers are sensitive to the rate This is contrary to the recent experience of rising values and falling rates, This is contrary to the recent experience of rising values and falling rates,
despite higher spendingdespite higher spending Slower pace of new constructionSlower pace of new construction Emergence of “tax caps”Emergence of “tax caps”
State revenues are stressing out (See NHCPP)State revenues are stressing out (See NHCPP) Real estate transfer tax is down 15%Real estate transfer tax is down 15% Business profits (if not all revenues) tax will probably disappointBusiness profits (if not all revenues) tax will probably disappoint
Demographics are unfavorableDemographics are unfavorable Enrollment is declining and population is aging—fewer school advocatesEnrollment is declining and population is aging—fewer school advocates In 1950’s 50+% were in public school K-12; in 2009 100% must be serviced In 1950’s 50+% were in public school K-12; in 2009 100% must be serviced
in public schoolsin public schools Increase in age 55+ housingIncrease in age 55+ housing ““Special needs” students (IDEA, 504, at-risk and more) are on the riseSpecial needs” students (IDEA, 504, at-risk and more) are on the rise
Falling property values portend higher tax ratesFalling property values portend higher tax rates Does not affect spending, per se, but taxpayers are sensitive to the rate Does not affect spending, per se, but taxpayers are sensitive to the rate This is contrary to the recent experience of rising values and falling rates, This is contrary to the recent experience of rising values and falling rates,
despite higher spendingdespite higher spending Slower pace of new constructionSlower pace of new construction Emergence of “tax caps”Emergence of “tax caps”
Some Qualitative Observations Continued…..Some Qualitative Observations Continued….. Counties (and towns and cities) may demand a larger chunk to fund Counties (and towns and cities) may demand a larger chunk to fund
social services, especially nursing homes, jails, health services, fuel social services, especially nursing homes, jails, health services, fuel and moreand more
Rising energy costs will compound the impact of rising health insurance Rising energy costs will compound the impact of rising health insurance and NH Retirement cost pressuresand NH Retirement cost pressures
Increased scrutiny of expenditures by publicIncreased scrutiny of expenditures by public Weight of the national economy on credit and bond markets will impact Weight of the national economy on credit and bond markets will impact
public agenciespublic agencies Renewed efforts to shift and/or reduce state obligations (E.g CACR, Renewed efforts to shift and/or reduce state obligations (E.g CACR,
reduced aids…..)reduced aids…..) And more………….And more………….
Counties (and towns and cities) may demand a larger chunk to fund Counties (and towns and cities) may demand a larger chunk to fund social services, especially nursing homes, jails, health services, fuel social services, especially nursing homes, jails, health services, fuel and moreand more
Rising energy costs will compound the impact of rising health insurance Rising energy costs will compound the impact of rising health insurance and NH Retirement cost pressuresand NH Retirement cost pressures
Increased scrutiny of expenditures by publicIncreased scrutiny of expenditures by public Weight of the national economy on credit and bond markets will impact Weight of the national economy on credit and bond markets will impact
public agenciespublic agencies Renewed efforts to shift and/or reduce state obligations (E.g CACR, Renewed efforts to shift and/or reduce state obligations (E.g CACR,
reduced aids…..)reduced aids…..) And more………….And more………….
Challenge TwoChallenge Two
Increase regulation and expectationsIncrease regulation and expectations National – Growing influence ESEA and National – Growing influence ESEA and
ARRAARRA State - Laws, rules and new initiativesState - Laws, rules and new initiatives Local - Economy, changing demographics, Local - Economy, changing demographics,
increasing student and family needs.increasing student and family needs.
Increase regulation and expectationsIncrease regulation and expectations National – Growing influence ESEA and National – Growing influence ESEA and
ARRAARRA State - Laws, rules and new initiativesState - Laws, rules and new initiatives Local - Economy, changing demographics, Local - Economy, changing demographics,
increasing student and family needs.increasing student and family needs.
Challenge ThreeChallenge Three
Increasing difficulty in attracting and Increasing difficulty in attracting and retaining school board members.retaining school board members.
Over 927 school board membersOver 927 school board membersIncreasing number not seeking reelectionIncreasing number not seeking reelectionIncreasing number not completing their termIncreasing number not completing their term10-20% report poor relationship between 10-20% report poor relationship between
system leadership and school boardsystem leadership and school board
Increasing difficulty in attracting and Increasing difficulty in attracting and retaining school board members.retaining school board members.
Over 927 school board membersOver 927 school board membersIncreasing number not seeking reelectionIncreasing number not seeking reelectionIncreasing number not completing their termIncreasing number not completing their term10-20% report poor relationship between 10-20% report poor relationship between
system leadership and school boardsystem leadership and school board
George Counts, 1925George Counts, 1925
““As a fountain can not rise higher than As a fountain can not rise higher than its source, a school system can not its source, a school system can not outstrip the wisdom and good will of its outstrip the wisdom and good will of its leaders and board of control.”leaders and board of control.”
““As a fountain can not rise higher than As a fountain can not rise higher than its source, a school system can not its source, a school system can not outstrip the wisdom and good will of its outstrip the wisdom and good will of its leaders and board of control.”leaders and board of control.”
The school of my youthWhat are the needs now?
The school of my youthWhat are the needs now?
What will future schools need to look like?What will future schools need to look like?
What will the future be like?What will the future be like?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI7ZIG1KY10
How will we educate ALL children?How will we educate ALL children?
How will we work with our elected boards - successfully?How will we work with our elected boards - successfully?
Nothing is Hypotheticalanything can happen and it
does……
Nothing is Hypotheticalanything can happen and it
does……
Education needs Leaders to navigate the challenging waters.
Education needs Leaders to navigate the challenging waters.
Are you ready for the new challenges?Are you ready for the new challenges?
What might those be in the next 5 years?What might those be in the next 5 years?
What do you need to be successful?What do you need to be successful?
What might those be in the next 5 years?What might those be in the next 5 years?
What do you need to be successful?What do you need to be successful?
NHSAAChampions for Children
NHSAAChampions for Children
Major Services of NHSAAMajor Services of NHSAA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ADVOCACYADVOCACY
MEMBER SERVICESMEMBER SERVICES GROUPGROUP INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ADVOCACYADVOCACY
MEMBER SERVICESMEMBER SERVICES GROUPGROUP INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL
Membership and servicesMembership and services
Superintendents and ALL membersSuperintendents and ALL members Regional meetings, network, PD calendarRegional meetings, network, PD calendarAnd all member services.And all member services.280 members and only 87 Superintendents280 members and only 87 Superintendents
Superintendents and ALL membersSuperintendents and ALL members Regional meetings, network, PD calendarRegional meetings, network, PD calendarAnd all member services.And all member services.280 members and only 87 Superintendents280 members and only 87 Superintendents
Assistants, Special Education, Business Leaders, and othersAssistants, Special Education, Business Leaders, and others AssistantsAssistants
Access to all servicesAccess to all services CIA networkCIA network PD CalendarPD Calendar
BusinessBusiness Access to all servicesAccess to all services Collaboration with NHASBOCollaboration with NHASBO
Special EducationSpecial Education Access to all servicesAccess to all services NHSAA - SESCNHSAA - SESC Collaboration with NHASEACollaboration with NHASEA
AssistantsAssistants Access to all servicesAccess to all services CIA networkCIA network PD CalendarPD Calendar
BusinessBusiness Access to all servicesAccess to all services Collaboration with NHASBOCollaboration with NHASBO
Special EducationSpecial Education Access to all servicesAccess to all services NHSAA - SESCNHSAA - SESC Collaboration with NHASEACollaboration with NHASEA
System LeadersSystem Leaders
Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.Difficult jobs but great missions in life.
Do you have the skills and soul to be a school system leader? We hope so!
Do you have the skills and soul to be a school system leader? We hope so!
What will be our next challenges????? And more……What will be our next challenges????? And more……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI7ZIG1KY10v=iI7ZIG1KY10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI7ZIG1KY10v=iI7ZIG1KY10