ABSTRACT
Successful school–community relations do not occur accidentally. It is very important to note that the efforts required to develop these positive school–community relations ought not to come from a single source. Everybody is responsible for school–community relations. In some parts of the country, a school district consists of a single school. In other areas, school districts are defined by city or county boundaries, creating some metropolitan districts with upward of 500 schools. It would defy logic if this text failed to discuss the critical role of the superintendent in a school district’s school–community relations plan. In many districts, superintendents serve on the boards of local civic and community organizations. Superintendents also can utilize technology to rapidly engage in real-time conversation with members of the public. The job responsibilities of the modern-day superintendent can be overwhelming. Many smaller school systems do not have the resources to perform these functions.
