The School Superintendent and the School Board: A Relationship of Trust
Abstract
Research has consistently shown trust in educational leadership to be a key factor in an effective working relationship. A trust relationship between the school superintendent and school board is central to improved learning. This research focused on the school board-superintendent trust relationship as perceived by superintendents and the school board presidents from Texas school districts. This research was guided by the question: Is there a difference in Texas school board and superintendents’ perceptions of trust relationship? A quantitative study, utilizing descriptive design methodologies, was employed to reach an answer to the research question. This research sought survey responses from the school districts: one from the superintendent and one from the school board president. The findings from this study reveal the importance of the superintendent and the school board are to maintain a trust relationship in behaviors and attitude, especially as it relates to honesty, integrity, and openness.