School District Administrative Functions I

3,6 Hours

Focus on school district governance and the in depth the relationship of the superintendent and board of trustees and their respective roles according to the Texas Education Code. Investigates school facility planning and plant management, including the financing of facilities and the most up to date designs that enhances learning. Explores the function of human resources with a focus on recruitment, selection, and professional development of school district staff as well as important legal implications affecting district personnel. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Administration 383 (Topic: SCHOOL DSTRCT ADMN FNCTNS I), 385, 685 (Topic 6), and Educational Leadership and Policy 394C, 694C. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester.