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January/February 2005

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IASB Publications
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Springfield 62703
217/528-9688, extension 1131

• District matrimony: Will your relationship last?
  by Linda Dawson
  For school boards, selecting a new superintendent is like entering into a marriage: some relationships will last and others will head for divorce court. How can boards ensure a good relationship?
  Sidebar: Increasing numbers

• 10th annual salary survey: Accountability drives 'produce or go' message
  by Dean Halverson and Sandra Watkins
  The Northeast still claims the top spot for superintendent and principal salaries, as district leadership faces increasing demands for accountability in student achievement.
  Sidebar: About the survey

• Conference snapshots
  A scrapbook look at the 2004 IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference in Chicago.

• The truth about hiring a leader
  by Michael Wallschlaeger
  Think your district can't attract a top-notch candidate? Think again. That and other myths about hiring a superintendent don't ring true.

• Candidate prep: Using the interview to your best advantage
  by Vivian Gordon
  Understanding district needs and knowing their own strengths are just two of the critical areas superintendent candidates need to be aware of in the interview process.

• Whatever the rewrite, pay attention to IDEA
  by Pamela Jesse
  School board members should be aware of provisions in the 2004 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

• Practical PR

• Mailbag: Viable solution exists for funding

• Ask the staff: IASB online courses offer new way to learn