Board Relations Resources
Resources to help school leaders navigate the complexities of the superintendent-school board relationship.
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August 09, 2024
Back-to-School: Resources and InspirationType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & Policy, Board Relations, District & School Operations, Health & WellnessA curated collection of resources to set you on the path to success this new school year. -
August 01, 2024
Leading Through a Political MorassType:Article Topics: Board RelationsIn these hyper-partisan times, working with your school board members requires situational leadership. -
June 01, 2024
Breaking Through for Positive ChangeType:Article Topics: Board RelationsFor a corporate executive with Pfizer, a colleague’s contested pursuit of a school board seat contributes to practical counsel on communicating amidst division. -
June 01, 2024
Board Members’ Pursuit of InformationType:Article Topics: Board RelationsBeing inundated with requests by the board is problematic and costly. Establishing procedures can help. -
April 01, 2024
Streamlining Operations for Your BoardType:Article Topics: Board RelationsA superintendent’s behind-the-scenes efforts that turned the board chair into an ardent champion for governance change. -
March 13, 2024
Superintendent Salary & Benefits StudyType:Report Topics: Board Relations, Leadership DevelopmentEnsure you're getting the compensation you deserve. Access actionable information needed to manage and negotiate your compensation and benefits. -
March 01, 2024
A Potent Strategic Governing Team from the Get-GoType:Article Topics: Board RelationsA superintendent’s behind-the-scenes efforts that turned the board chair into an ardent champion for governance change. -
February 01, 2024
How Board Business Impacts AchievementType:Article Topics: Board RelationsGetting the vision of board members focused on district values will contribute to better student learning. -
January 01, 2024
Navigating Board Buy-In StrategiesType:Article Topics: Board RelationsGaining governance support for new initiatives and processes in the district. -
December 01, 2023
Public Access to Your Superintendent SearchType:Article Topics: Board RelationsCandidate finalists can expect a public vetting and ought to be prepared to share full disclosure of any baggage. -
November 01, 2023
When Searching Students at School, It’s Still 1985Type:Article Topics: Board RelationsIs it permissible to use a drug-sniffing dog to do a sweep of the entire student body after reports of possession on campus? -
November 01, 2023
Using Social Media Tools in Crisis AftermathType:Article Topics: Board RelationsA Kansas school district learned some things about communication after a tornado devastated the community. -
November 01, 2023
Do You Have an Exit Strategy?Type:Article Topics: Board RelationsThe importance of establishing a road map for the next superintendent. -
October 02, 2023
The Legal Framework for Public Comment SessionsType:Article Topics: Board RelationsWhat are the legal ground rules for free speech at school board meetings? -
October 02, 2023
Clear and Agreed-Upon Written Operating ProtocolsType:Article Topics: Board RelationsThe value of keeping explicit expectations for the board and superintendent. -
September 01, 2023
Energizing the Disengaged Board MemberType:Article Topics: Board RelationsWhen someone appears to withdraw from board duties, does the superintendent have a responsibility to intervene? -
September 01, 2023
The ‘Care and Feeding’ of School BoardsType:Article Topics: Board RelationsNine tips from the trenches and what they really mean about survival for a new superintendent. -
August 01, 2023
Board RelationsType:Infographic Topics: Board RelationsSuperintendents’ views of their boards have changed somewhat over the course of the pandemic. -
August 01, 2023
The School District’s Triangle of SuccessType:Article Topics: Board RelationsConsider the chief financial officer essential to the district governance conversation, expanding it to a three-way partnership. -
June 01, 2023
Learning to Ask, ‘Is This the Will of the Board?’Type:Article Topics: Board RelationsApplying this question may prevent a smoldering powder keg from exploding, especially when new board members start firing off ideas.
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