Summary:

Dr. Jim chats with Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent of Boone Community School District, in a discussion on building collaborative environments beyond school walls to drive sustainable impact. Dr. Trepa shares her journey from a special education teacher to a dual-district superintendent, emphasizing the power of community relationships and strategic delegation in leadership. Together, they explore overcoming operational challenges, fostering communication, and increasing community engagement to build a cohesive district vision. Discover how strategic leadership can transform district-community relations for long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Effective district leadership extends beyond educational initiatives to include community collaboration and relationship building.
• Dr. Trepa’s strategy involved prioritizing community engagement, identifying and leveraging local business partnerships, and enhancing communication.
• Strategic delegation within educational leadership teams is crucial in balancing operational needs with community-focused priorities.
• Students can play a critical role in communicating district initiatives and building community support, as demonstrated by Boone's Edge program.
• Building trust and partnerships with local stakeholders can result in significant improvements in district and community relations.

Chapters:

00:00

Building Community Connections for Effective School District Leadership

06:08

Balancing Leadership and Delegation in Dual-District Superintendency

10:29

Building Community Collaboration and Repairing School Relationships

14:49

Mobilizing Students and Leaders to Bridge School Communication Gaps

20:04

Building School-City Collaboration for Successful Bond Initiatives

22:55

Building Community Collaboration and Leadership in Education

27:24

Building Trust and Collaboration for Long-Term Community Impact

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Dr. Julie Trepa: linkedin.com/in/julie-trepa-54573564

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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