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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 16 MIN

Beyond the Hire: Building a Strong Board-Superintendent Partnership

from NYSSBA's President's Gavel Podcast · host NYSSBA's President's Gavel Podcast

Good governance is about strong board-superintendent relations! Today’s podcast is about the board of education and its relationship with the new superintendent. We so clearly invest in hiring a superintendent; hours go into the interview process, searching for the right candidate, preparing for the interview, doing the interviews.  And then making the decision to choose the right candidate. There is a well-deserved sigh of relief when that occurs, but the job of transitioning to a new superintendent is not over.  For the board and others, it has really just begun.   Here with us today is Dr. Darcy Woodcock, to tell us a bit about her recipe for success as she has transitioned now in two districts, and what that transition for success looks like.HostDarci D’Ercole, Chief Governance and  Leadership Development Officer, NYSSBAGuestDr. Darcy Woodcock, Superintendent for Jamesville DeWitt Central School DistrictResources (NYSSBA On Board Articles)7 questions every school board should ask the superintendent7 Ways to build the board-supt relationshipEstablishing a strong board-superintendent relationshipEvaluations-An opportunity to build a stronger board-supt relationshipFor better board-supt. relations, clarifyHired a new superintendent - Great startHow to support your superintendentLittle things can make a big difference for superintendentsSchedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kramek at 518-783-3753 or via email at [email protected]. Have a question about today’s topic? NYSSBA Leadership Development Trainers are here to help! Send you your questions to [email protected].   Stock media provided by www.pond5.com 

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