Day 1

It was very refreshing to hear the emphasis and importance of trust building with staff, community and the board.  We talked about the notion of rubber stamping and how that can be both good and bad.  It is good in that the board trusts the supt and administration, however, it can cause doubt and lack of trust with the community and staff if the decisions being made are not transparent.  I also greatly appreciated your stance on being ethical.  It was very refreshing.  I am looking forward to the simulation, I think it will be a great exercise.