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"Free" Vacation Time Giveaway
Nothing is better than giving the gift of time. Find out how our school district gave 13 employees "free" vacation time!
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Holiday Poinsettia Deliveries
How is your school district showing appreciation for community "Partners in Education?"
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Secret Santa Door Hangers
Think Secret Santa for 250 staff members is impossible? Think again!
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Assembling a Communications Team
Two reasons for communication fails: Communication isn't a priority, and leaders are arrogant or fearful.
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Bah Humbug!
As I enjoy the first day of winter break I felt compelled to write about something that comes to mind this time of year - the importance...
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Personalized Greeting Cards to Spouses
Looking for a way to build a stronger connection with your staff? Consider sending holiday cards to their spouses!
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600 Hours
"The average person spends over two hours per day on social media. What could you do with an extra six hundred hours per year?" I read...
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Hiring = Legacy
"The boss gets, on average, two serious hiring decisions a year. Suppose you're in a job five years. That's no more than ten...
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Hard Core (Values)
“Good leaders put together a list of basic guiding principles and share those values. By sharing and explaining values, employees are...
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Father Knows Best
In March of 2009 my dad gave me a book for my 27th birthday. At this particular point in my life, books weren’t exactly on my wish list...
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One Way to Make Birthdays Special
I don't care who you are - birthdays are special! How can a boss make this day extra special? Read to find out.
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Top 10 Books Read in 2019
Looking for a good nonfiction book to read? Check out these Top 10 Books Read in 2019.
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Keeping the Focus on Kids
As South Tama County's Superintendent, I am quickly realizing how polarizing a bond referendum vote can be for the community...
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Chili & Cinnamon Rolls? Yes Please!
Chili and cinnamon rolls. Is there a better childhood memory when it comes to school lunches?
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Employee Evaluation Time, Yay! (Said No One Ever)
When you hear the words "Employee Evaluation" what are first feelings that come to mind?
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A Decision that Impacts Future Generations
Our district is doing great things, and it is up to you to make a decision that will impact our community for future generations...
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Top 10 School Culture Hacks
Looking for practical ideas that could immediately improve your school culture? Check out this "Top 10 School Culture Hacks" list!
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Our Children Deserve Better
Our children deserve better, and we will not rest until our goal of meeting the needs of every student is accomplished.
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Asking for Transparency
We live in a fast-paced world where the news cycle never ends and communities demand transparency and timely responses.
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Data-Driven Disconnect?
Often we hear school districts say they are "data-driven" while only a few individuals truly feel ownership of the data...
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COVID-19 & School Closures: The Latest
As a school superintendent it has been fascinating to watch how schools have responded to the coronavirus outbreak...
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100 Books: Ranked 1 to 100
Looking for a good book to read these next few weeks? Check out my updated book rankings.
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Busywork: Bad for Students. Good for Support Staff?
Some districts are doing a great job of using support staff during COVID-19. Those districts are the exception, not the rule...
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School Leaders: Pay Your Support Staff
Shift your mindset from "what can we GET from our support staff" to "what can we GIVE our support staff."
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