School Board Governance Training

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Are you a newly elected school board member? Maybe you’re a tenured school board member tired of the response, "we have always done it this way." Or, maybe you are an engaged citizen who wonders what school board responsibilities entail.

Leadership Institute’s School Board Governance Training has the answers for you. 

At this training, you will learn how to be the best school board member you can be.

If you’re a parent or community member attending this training, you'll find out when to ask the tough questions and expect the right information.

If you're...

• Curious about your district’s financial health
• Unsure how to govern versus manage
• Wondering how school boards can prioritize student academic outcomes

LI’s expert faculty delves into topics like these. They will show you how to ask the tough questions and find the right answers.

You will also learn about:

• School board member authority
• State laws related to school board authority
• School finance responsibilities
• Superintendent versus school board roles and responsibilities
• Curriculum, policy, and calendar

You'll even learn how to conduct a school board meeting and what’s allowed in a meeting. School Board Governance Training covers this and other topics like:

·        Robert's Rules of Order

·        Writing policy and choosing curriculum

·        Special education requirements

·        Teacher contracts and contract negotiations

·        Professional development

You are not just a rubber stamp for the bureaucracy. 

Learn how to be the best school board member you can be.