@article{Hall_McHenry-Sorber_2017, title={Politics first: Examining the practices of the multi-district superintendent}, volume={25}, url={https://epaa.asu.edu/index.php/epaa/article/view/2934}, DOI={10.14507/epaa.25.2934}, abstractNote={Over the past decade, multiple states have implemented a form of regional school district consolidation referred to as multi-district unions. Their organizational structure enables districts to retain individual school boards within regional local education agencies, all of which are overseen by a superintendent and a central board. However, no empirical research has been conducted to date on the ensuing work of multi-district superintendents. In our exemplary case study, we analyze time records, interviews, and observations to understand the role allocations and work of one multi-district superintendent. We find the division of time and ensuing responsibilities of the multi-district superintendent is predominantly political to the organizational structure of the union, and we conclude with implications for policy and practice.<p> </p>}, journal={Education Policy Analysis Archives}, author={Hall, Daniella and McHenry-Sorber, Erin}, year={2017}, month={Aug.}, pages={82} }