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BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 1 Benchmark - Comparison Paper: Unified and K-8/Union High School Districts Sharan A Smith Grand Canyon University EDL-827-O500 Strategic Planning in K-12 Ed Dr. Bailey March 20, 2024

BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 2 Benchmark - Comparison Paper: Unified and K-8/Union High School Districts Being knowledgeable about the various school district structures in the area is essential for education leaders. It is beneficial for a leader to be well-versed in the ins and outs of various districts in case they are given the chance to manage another one. Every educational system will use an organizational structure to preserve the school's structure. Establishing an administrative framework will guarantee not only efficiency but also a more robust organization. Stakeholders from all around will need to be involved in the governance structure to establish a functional educational neighborhood. The laws, guidelines, and procedures that accompany strategic planning must be understood by leaders. Union districts and United Preschool–8 education systems must be understood by the leadership. This study aims to standardize the governing processes and structures of school districts by comparing grades Pre-K-8. This essay will address the internal and external structure, as well as the leadership behaviors required in these areas. The common leadership approaches required for successful strategic planning will be discussed, as well as how educational philosophy supports the approaches to stakeholder relations needed for success in various environments. The comparison between Unified and Pre-K-8 School Districts. Anyone working in the education sector needs to be familiar with the policies, structures, and governance of a traditional pre-K–8 school system and a Unified district of schools. Being aware of the various school district systems is essential for education leaders. A unified school district, also called a unified school, is created when two educational institutions, such as an elementary school (preschool through sixth grade or junior high) and a high school (grades 9– 12), begin to integrate into a single administrative unit. The split results from variations in teaching methods. The maturity level of the students is used to categorize them.

BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 3 In Illinois and other western US states, there is, or was, a historical separation between the primary school districts and secondary school systems. It is incorrect to conflate unified school districts with consolidated or cooperative school districts, which are normally formed by merging many distinct educational organizations of the same kind. In addition to ensuring that the chosen candidate is properly schooled in the duties of the districts, voters in both districts elect the superintendent. The management of the school's governance and structure falls under the purview of the school board. The superintendent oversees the processes and finalization of the implemented rules and policies to assist in achieving the outcomes that the stakeholders have generated. Every state has a superintendent who oversees all major administrative responsibilities within the educational system and serves as the district's chief educational officer. The superintendent also chairs the board of directors. In addition to serving as the district's top educational officer and board chairman, the superintendent is responsible for supervising all administrative responsibilities pertaining to the educational system (Zachary, 2014). Strategic Planning Requires Common Leadership Practices An organization can select its strategy, establish a course of action, and allocate resources sensibly to achieve its goals with a strategic plan. A strategic plan can also be used by an organization to gather, assess, and utilize data to make decisions. The best possible leadership to support the growth and success of the company. Building relationships, cooperating as a team, and communicating effectively are the best strategies for strategic planning. The board's primary responsibilities include representing the interests of the community it serves, supervising the execution of federal and state initiatives, and establishing board policies to guarantee sound financial management.

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BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 4 To provide children with a more robust education, board members must create an environment that fosters academic excellence. To better equip our kids for the future, the board members must also create an environment that provides challenging academic chances. The views of the community should be represented by those chosen to serve on the board. They achieve this by considering the views of the district they serve or the greater community. Giving direction to the superintendent, who acts as the chief executive officer, also establishes this. In contrast to united districts, it is more difficult to draw in enough highly trained educators to inspire pupils. Educators must receive the necessary assistance to succeed and continue in their careers. Collaborative efforts are required from individuals such as instruction lawmakers, university officials, teachers, and charitable groups. Being a teacher has several costs associated with it. To reduce them, thorough strategic planning and execution are required. All those interested in high-quality education must collaborate to lower the costs that prevent exceptionally gifted and compassionate individuals from pursuing careers as teachers and practicing teaching, particularly in the nation's most impoverished schools (Claycomb & Hawley, 2000). It should be possible for both schools to interact with interested parties and comprehend the fundamental requirements of strategic planning. Administrators and leaders must recognize the value of effective communication and a well-thought-out plan. Having a solid plan in place facilitates the development of trust among your stakeholders. School administrators need to know how important it is to guarantee that both instructors and pupils succeed and receive the necessary support. When your school has strong leadership, you can give stakeholders information that will help them develop and learn more effectively. Stakeholders may receive information from school leadership that is essential to the school's performance when there is effective communication between them. Inaccurate information can also be avoided by using

BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 5 effective communication to keep stakeholders from being unhappy or stressed out (Matulrviciene, & Stravinskiene, 2016). Realizing that stakeholders are more likely to stick with an organization in the future if they feel they can trust the leadership is also crucial. To sustain stakeholder awareness, cultivate trust, and eventually boost stakeholder involvement, a leader must communicate effectively. It is possible to establish trust with suppliers by mentioning all three facets of the business's reputation. The only functional aspect of character may establish the social and functional trust of shareholders. This could help identify the main tools that can be used to create, nurture, maintain, or increase stakeholder groups' confidence so they can make decisions (Matulrviciene, & Stravinskiene, 2016). A key leadership skill for strategic planning is the ability to build and sustain relationships with all organizational stakeholders while putting strategic plans into action. Since strategic planning requires collaboration, cooperation is essential for the organization's stakeholders. For cooperation to be successful, the leadership of a school district needs to have a well-thought-out plan in place and monitor the activities to determine whether any changes are necessary to ensure that all stakeholders are working together. Districts may foster collaboration when they have well-thought-out plans in place to foster trust. Stakeholders Discussing Success-Driven Practices in Various Districts. Kindergarten through eighth grade Diverse schools is seen in unified school districts. Building trust, cooperating, and communicating are successful at both schools. According to studies on school governance, local school boards in the US that oversee districts with higher performance levels will interact and pay attention to their internal and external communities. Studies on the shared meanings that these processes promote and the communication tactics

BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 6 employed by effective boards to engage with various audiences. However, there exist deficiencies among those who work in these districts (Littlejohn, 2021). Using a multi-case research qualitative methodology, this study used a comparative approach to theme analysis and coding. Participants in the study included members of ten diverse, academically successful districts, board observers in person, and textual examination of communication samples from these high-achieving districts and their communities, as well as interactions within these districts (Littlejohn, 2021). Schools are aware of how to become engaged and either improve the lesson or eliminate it when they can pinpoint the issue with the district and the parents (Hernandez & Burrows, 2021). By having a program that can identify and instruct stakeholders about the school and how they can support it as well as teachers. Although obstacles can make a leader's job difficult, leaders must resolve conflicts amicably and communicate. School administrators must maintain constant communication with all relevant parties and notify them of any upcoming changes. There are numerous ways to communicate, including text, email, postal, Zoom, and more. Maintaining stakeholder engagement will ensure that the school's process continues, do away with leadership phases, and keep everyone informed about the work the school is doing. Conclusion Leaders must be familiar with the policies, procedures, and unique features of their respective institutions. As leaders possess this kind of systemic insight, they can effectively manage multiple districts as necessary. An educator will find that, in terms of government and operation, school districts all over the world share a great deal of structural similarities. The

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BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 7 administration will also realize that all school districts require strategic planning for success, regardless of the differences in grade levels.

BENCHMARK - COMPARISON PAPER: UNIFIED AND 8 Resources  Claycomb, C., & Hawley, W. D. (2000). Recruiting and Retaining Effective Teachers for Urban Schools : Developing a Strategic Plan for Action.  Hernandez, A., & Burrows, K. (2021). Implementing culturally relevant teaching in the classroom.  Littlejohn, H. (2021). A Quantitative Study of the Impact of Leadership on School Culture in a Small Rural School District as Measured by Stakeholder Satisfaction (Doctoral dissertation, Gardner-Webb University).  Matuleviciene, M., & Stravinskiene, J. (2016). How to develop key stakeholders trust in terms of corporate reputation. Inžinerinė ekonomika , 27 (4), 472-478.  Zachary, M. G. (2014). A study of the relationship between public K-8 and middle schools and student achievement in one South Carolina school district.

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