The
Job of a District School Superintendent
is 24/7
As we head into the holiday season, I cannot think of a better time to express my sincere gratitude to each
of you for your service as the education leader in your community.
Not
many people realize the tremendous scope and responsibility that comes with
being a district school superintendent. In most districts, the school system is
one of, if not the largest employer in a county. School districts are bound by
the same challenges and constraints of any business, with the added responsibility
of the education and general well-being of society’s most vulnerable
population.
Another thing that many people do not realize is that the job of a
district school superintendent does not stop at the end of the school day – it
is a 24/7, 365 day-a-year job. Whether it is attending school and district
functions, participating in community events, dealing with lock-downs, or
myriad of other events or situations; the job does not end at 5:00 p.m. nor does
Friday signal the end of the work week for a superintendent.
As a former superintendent, I know firsthand the importance of
continually engaging with your community. I also know it can be a lonely job. However,
I think you would agree with me that the personal rewards of serving your
community through educating students and employing teachers, staff and
administrators – far outweighs the long hours.
Public
schools are the cornerstone of every community and your job as the educational
leader is so critically important. Again – I thank you for your service and
dedication.
Serving together in
education,
Bill Montford