Less than 5 percent of the total K-12 educational workforce are administrators. California is the only state in which the ratio and maximum number of administrators are controlled by law. School districts are penalized if they do not operate within the mandated ratios. In 1993 California had 4,128 fewer administrators than would be allowed by law. At the middle school and high school levels these responsibilities increase proportionately.
School administrators provide other essential services for children, teachers and parents.
They are expected to be the curriculum leader, disciplinarian, public relations person, health and safety officer and the person who monitors all policies and procedures and maintains compliance with all local, state and federal laws. The role of a CEO in any business is to provide leadership that meets the needs of the clients in an effective and cost efficient manner while maintaining a productive relationship with all parties. School administrators fulfill this same role. They are committed to providing leadership that will provide the best education possible for all children with the resources available. The ultimate goal is to enable every child to become a successful contributor to a very complex and changing society.