Central office staffing has grown by 77% nationwide, largely in response to the drastic increase in what public schools are asked to accomplish. However, because that growth has been slow and piecemeal, district administrators are still stretched thin and struggling with the scope of their mandate. As a result, superintendents in every state are asking how to upgrade their central office structure and practice to support greater sustainability, efficiency, and results.
Our analysis of organization charts and interviews with leaders in dozens of school systems uncovered five requirements for an efficient, aligned central office that can support today’s complex schools. This document outlines these five requirements and the questions that leadership teams should ask to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Our analysis of organization charts and interviews with leaders in dozens of school systems uncovered five requirements for an efficient, aligned central office that can support today’s complex schools. This document outlines these five requirements and the questions that leadership teams should ask to identify opportunities for improvement.
Download the resource to help you:
- Reflect on the current structure of your central office ahead of conversations with your cabinet
- Engage your cabinet in direct discussion about the current structure and opportunities to improve efficiency
- Identify opportunities for improving the alignment and efficiency of your team
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