TY - JOUR AU - Hall, Daniella AU - McHenry-Sorber, Erin PY - 2017/08/07 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Politics first: Examining the practices of the multi-district superintendent JF - Education Policy Analysis Archives JA - EPAA VL - 25 IS - 0 SE - DO - 10.14507/epaa.25.2934 UR - https://epaa.asu.edu/index.php/epaa/article/view/2934 SP - 82 AB - 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> ER -