School Board Support
We believe school boards have both the privilege and the responsibility to ensure that each student in their care receives an exceptional educational experience. Creating and sustaining a high-performing school board which centers around student-achievement does not happen overnight, nor by accident. PartnerED believes that effective school board governance is a discipline that requires the on-going commitment, engagement, humility, and perseverance of every member on the school board governance team.
The Four Pillars of Strong Partnerships
- Shared Vision
- Mutual Respect
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
Addressing Challenges
- Dealing with Micromanagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Working through Personal Agendas and Politics
Maximizing the Team Leadership
- Utilizing PartnerEd's Simplified Process
- Board Chair and Superintendent Relationship
- Board Chair Coaching
- Functions of the Board Chair
- Agenda Planning
- Running Efficient & Effective Meetings
- Robert's Rules
Communications and Protocols
Building Consensus
Consensus is working together to make sure everyone feels heard and respected throughout the process to find a solution that most (if not all) board members can support.
Effective School Board Practices
Agreed to board processes that should be established and reviewed on an annual basis.
Conducting annual school board self-evaluations ensures the board is fulfilling its responsibilities to its students, schools and community in a professional, effective and positive manner.
