The text from Dr. Tomko on child law, policy, and the superintendent is a handbook that can be beneficial to both current and aspiring leaders in educational administration. Dr. Tomko's intended scholarship and topics will add to the professional literature that currently exists and can be used as a supplemental text for students and professionals considering the school superintendent role in the future.” —Andres A. Alonso, Former Professor of Practice, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Chief Education Officer of the Baltimore City School District, Deputy Chancellor for the New York City Department of Education
“Dr. Richard Tomko has authored a handbook for educational leaders that focuses on child law, policy, and the superintendency. As a former superintendent of schools for over 12 years, and a professor for over 10 years at Seton Hall University in the field of Education, Leadership, Management and Policy, I believe that this handbook is relevant and timely to meet the changing landscape of public education in the United States. As a past president of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, I will seek to use Dr. Tomko's Handbook in our Superintendent Mentoring Program. The application of this resource will benefit the aspiring superintendent as well as the seasoned professional.” —Michael D. Kuchar, PhD, EdM, superintendent of schools SBJC; assoc. professor, Seton Hall University; NJASA Past President 2017-18; NJ Dept. of Ed Best Practices Award Winner (2001, 2004)
“Child, Law, Policy and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership is mandatory reading for Chief School Administrators and Board of Education members. The practical and succinct information provided is invaluable for everyone within our great profession. I regret that I did not have access to Dr. Tomko’s insights earlier in my career. There is no question that all who ultimately are responsible for the education and welfare of students shall prosper from this gifted writer.
Mark J. Finkelstein
Superintendent, The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Past President, New Jersey School Boards Association
Past President, New Jersey Association of School Administrators” —Mark J. Finkelstein, Superintendent, The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
“Dr. Richard Tomko’s handbook for educational leaders is a must for aspiring as well as established superintendents. Child law and policy are subjects that confront every educational professional on a daily basis. This handbook has a place on my bookshelf right next to my copy of the Department of Education’s Administrative Code. It is a new “go to” text.
Patrick Fletcher
Superintendent of Schools
Past President, New Jersey Association of School Administrators” —Patrick Fletcher, Superintendent of Schools, Past President, New Jersey Association of School Administrators
“Dr. Tomko has used his experience as a successful superintendent of schools to provide insight into those areas of administration that are not well known to aspiring chief school administrators but are extremely important to those professionals new to the office. The sections of the book that are dedicated to audits specific to the financial and governance issues in any district are vital for those administrators looking to make a seamless transition to a new district as its superintendent of schools.
Thomas P. Egan
State Monitor, New Jersey Department of Education
Special Agent - U.S. Department of Treasury (ret.)” —Thomas P. Egan,
“All students of educational policy, school law, or school leadership should consider reading Dr. Richard Tomko’s “Handbook for Educational Leaders.” There are few educational leaders in the State who have as much understanding of the practical impact that school laws and policy have on the operation of schools as Dr. Tomko. His thorough grasp of this material comes through in every chapter of the Handbook, which will undoubtedly become an essential text for all aspiring educational leaders.
Jonathan M. Busch, J.D., M.A.
Public School Board Attorney” —Jonathan M. Busch, Mayor, Borough of Metuchen, New Jersey, senior partner, The Busch Law Group LLC
“Not quite a textbook or a how-to manual, Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership, will be one of those books kept near at hand on the desk or the shelf behind the desk! Practicing superintendents will want to refresh their memories, check something that will be sent in print. New and aspiring superintendents will want the book close at hand so they can be confident that their experiences are not unique to themselves. They will have a mentor-in-print as they traverse the requirements and exigencies of a new position. Rich Tomko shares lessons learned drawn from his extensive and diverse experiences as a superintendent. The tone of the book is collegial and helpful. The advice is given as though he was called on the phone by a colleague who wants to talk over something or to see what he thinks. Aspiring, new, nearly new, and experienced superintendents will find Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership an investment in their knowledge and competence.
Sr. Remigia Kushner, CSJ
Director, Educational Leadership Programs
Manhattan College” —Remigia Kushner, School Leadership Program, Manhattan College, School Leadership Program, Manhattan College
Not quite a textbook or a how-to manual, Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership, will be one of those books kept near at hand on the desk or the shelf behind the desk! Practicing superintendents will want to refresh their memories, check something that will be sent in print. New and aspiring superintendents will want the book close at hand so they can be confident that their experiences are not unique to themselves. They will have a mentor-in-print as they traverse the requirements and exigencies of a new position. Rich Tomko shares lessons learned drawn from his extensive and diverse experiences as a superintendent. The tone of the book is collegial and helpful. The advice is given as though he was called on the phone by a colleague who wants to talk over something or to see what he thinks. Aspiring, new, nearly new, and experienced superintendents will find Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership an investment in their knowledge and competence. Sr. Remigia Kushner, CSJ Director, Educational Leadership Programs Manhattan College
Dr. Tomko has used his experience as a successful superintendent of schools to provide insight into those areas of administration that are not well known to aspiring chief school administrators but are extremely important to those professionals new to the office. The sections of the book that are dedicated to audits specific to the financial and governance issues in any district are vital for those administrators looking to make a seamless transition to a new district as its superintendent of schools. Thomas P. Egan State Monitor, New Jersey Department of Education Special Agent - U.S. Department of Treasury (ret.)
All students of educational policy, school law, or school leadership should consider reading Dr. Richard Tomko’s “Handbook for Educational Leaders.” There are few educational leaders in the State who have as much understanding of the practical impact that school laws and policy have on the operation of schools as Dr. Tomko. His thorough grasp of this material comes through in every chapter of the Handbook, which will undoubtedly become an essential text for all aspiring educational leaders. Jonathan M. Busch, J.D., M.A. Public School Board Attorney
Child, Law, Policy and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership is mandatory reading for Chief School Administrators and Board of Education members. The practical and succinct information provided is invaluable for everyone within our great profession. I regret that I did not have access to Dr. Tomko’s insights earlier in my career. There is no question that all who ultimately are responsible for the education and welfare of students shall prosper from this gifted writer. Mark J. Finkelstein Superintendent, The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Past President, New Jersey School Boards Association Past President, New Jersey Association of School Administrators
Dr. Richard Tomko’s handbook for educational leaders is a must for aspiring as well as established superintendents. Child law and policy are subjects that confront every educational professional on a daily basis. This handbook has a place on my bookshelf right next to my copy of the Department of Education’s Administrative Code. It is a new “go to” text. Patrick Fletcher Superintendent of Schools Past President, New Jersey Association of School Administrators
Not quite a textbook or a how-to manual, Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership, will be one of those books kept near at hand on the desk or the shelf behind the desk! Practicing superintendents will want to refresh their memories, check something that will be sent in print. New and aspiring superintendents will want the book close at hand so they can be confident that their experiences are not unique to themselves. They will have a mentor-in-print as they traverse the requirements and exigencies of a new position. Rich Tomko shares lessons learned drawn from his extensive and diverse experiences as a superintendent. The tone of the book is collegial and helpful. The advice is given as though he was called on the phone by a colleague who wants to talk over something or to see what he thinks. Aspiring, new, nearly new, and experienced superintendents will find Child Law, Policy, and the School Superintendent: A Necessary Partnership an investment in their knowledge and competence.
Sr. Remigia Kushner, CSJ
Director, Educational Leadership Programs
Manhattan College
The text from Dr. Tomko on child law, policy, and the superintendent is a handbook that can be beneficial to both current and aspiring leaders in educational administration. Dr. Tomko's intended scholarship and topics will add to the professional literature that currently exists and can be used as a supplemental text for students and professionals considering the school superintendent role in the future.
Dr. Richard Tomko has authored a handbook for educational leaders that focuses on child law, policy, and the superintendency. As a former superintendent of schools for over 12 years, and a professor for over 10 years at Seton Hall University in the field of Education, Leadership, Management and Policy, I believe that this handbook is relevant and timely to meet the changing landscape of public education in the United States. As a past president of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, I will seek to use Dr. Tomko's Handbook in our Superintendent Mentoring Program. The application of this resource will benefit the aspiring superintendent as well as the seasoned professional.
