PERCEIVED CHARACTERISTICS OF A COST-EFFECTIVE CLIMATE

CATEGORY

DISTRICTS

BOCES

Combined

Instructional

Mgmt/Support

Instructional

Mgmt/Support

Total

Stated and Enforced Policies

1

1

1

1

1

Continuity of Leadership

2

2

2

3

2

Fact-Based Accountability

4

3

5

4

3

Consistent Support of Finance Plans

3

4

9

8

4

Support for Risk-Taking

5

6

4

2

5

Ability of BOE to Focus on Policy

6

5

10

7

6

Availability of Information

8

7

8

6

7

Focus on Student Achievement

7

9

3

9

8

Strong Staff Development

9

8

7

5

9

Strong Community Involvement

10

10

11

11

10

Climate of Shared Decision-Making

11

11

6

10

11

QUESTION: What characteristics are most helpful in creating a climate of cost-effectiveness?