Answer: At AASB our recommendation is that the superintendent be seated with the school board, and this is common practice in Alaska. Room and seating arrangements vary district by district, but the practice of the superintendent sitting with the board facilitates effective communication and collaboration between the board and its chief executive.
The superintendent is the board’s employee and advisor on all educational matters, district operations, and student needs. Sitting together at meetings reflect the trust and cooperation necessary for an effective board and superintendent team.
