A Practical Guide to Effective School Board Meetings

Foreword by Michael Kirst If board meetings are something you simply get through so you can get on with your real work this book is a must. As chair you can turn board meetings into productive result-getting events that help you focus on teaching and learning to achieve your school''s goals with the support of this realistic detailed and entertaining book! The authors having chaired over 1000 board meetings between them discuss:- Creating clarity and building the team to increase effectiveness and support positive working relationships - Developing general operating procedures - Carrying out effective board meetings - Critical aspects of the meeting itself as well as tips on conducting closed sessions - Post-meeting follow-up and how these activities affect and influence the culture of the district Chairpeople board members leadership staff and community members will find this guide invaluable for creating effective and meaningful board meetings.