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

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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……

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