First off I want to say, "Yay! We had our last class meeting for our Masters.". :)
Friday night I was hit with a bit of reality. There are so many things to consider when in an administrative position. We constantly hear about the importance of being visible and an instructional leader at the school site, but we also must follow the guidelines/protocols of being a site leader. It is crucial to be comply with paperwork procedures and to keep accurate documentation. One of the most important duties of being a site leader is building capacity through hiring well and supporting existing staff.
That night we also had the opportunity to interact with peers through participating in listening activities. I thought that it was difficult to listen quietly and not provide input. At times it was awkward because we were unsure when to start talking or when to stop talking. I guess I am use to look for affirmation when talking.
Saturday was a day full of school finance. It is so important to know all the funding codes and be able to distinguish what could be used/purchased from what codes. Dr. Bradley did a thorough job in explain all the details of school finance. I just hope that I remember all this when I need it. December 15th is just around the corner and I hope that the "trigger" won't be pulled. I am not sure what schools will do if it does...
Myrna,
ReplyDeleteWe all know that if anybody will remember it, it will be you. Yes, the information regarding the funding codes was very helpful. Managing a budget does sound scary but remember that you have a lot of support when you need it.
I really felt like this face to face meeting got to the "nuts and bolts" of administration. The real stuff that we must be aware of in order to become effective leaders. I couldn't agree more....yay!
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