A Practical Guide To Effective School Board Meetings

Author : Rene S. Townsend
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1483361365
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Effective School Board Meetings written by Rene S. Townsend and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-02-15 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If board meetings are something you simply "get through" so you can get on with your "real" work, this book is a must. As superintendent, and with the support of this realistic, detailed, and entertaining book, you can now turn board meetings into productive, results-getting events that help you focus on teaching, learning, and achieving your district′s goals.The authors, having chaired over 1,000 board meetings amongthem, discuss: Creating role clarity and building the superintendent-based team to increase effectiveness and support positive working relationships Developing general operating procedures that work 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 Superintendents, board members, leadership staff, and community members will find this guide invaluable for creating effective and meaningful board meetings.

Author : National School Boards Association
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming a Better Board Member written by National School Boards Association and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to effective school board service is a "how-to" manual for school board members. The objective of the book is to condense the time board members need to become more effective school leaders, but it also contains information and advice intended to be helpful to experienced board members. Consisting of 17 chapters, the book is based on personal interviews with and surveys of school board members and school administrators. Included are many checklists, helpful hints, and illustrations designed for easy reading and understanding. The 17 chapters discuss getting on board, learning boardsmanship, board meetings, exercising board leadership, the board as decision maker, and boards and superintendents. Also covered are the board and the district staff, school boards and collective bargaining, the fundamentals of school finance, curriculum, and other matters (including transportation, food services, insurance, declining enrollment, use of facilities, and student discipline). The last three chapters discuss communication techniques, politics and the political process, and a board member's personal life (including time management, stress, and the benefits of board membership). (Author/JM)

Author : Illinois Association of School Boards
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880331187
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coming to Order written by Illinois Association of School Boards and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : BoardSource
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118047486
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nonprofit Board Answer Book written by BoardSource and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Think for a moment of the best conversations you’ve had with friends and colleagues. You were honest with one another—not shy about speaking up but relaxed, even if the topic being discussed was serious in nature. That’s the type of conversation The Nonprofit Board Answer Book aims to have with you in the pages that follow. It follows a question-and-answer format, enabling you to quickly find an answer to a burning question you have right now. At the same time, it’s easy to pick up and read straight through, either cover to cover or one section at a time. At the end of each question-and-answer pairing you’ll find suggested action steps. These offer ways to put the information to a practical use on your own board and within your own nonprofit organization. Implementing some of these steps may lead to more questions as you become even more committed to fulfilling your responsibilities as a board member. Remember: behind every good answer lies a good question. So keep asking those questions.”--from the Introduction

Author : Douglas C. Eadie
Publisher : R&L Education
ISBN 13 : 9781578861767
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Five Habits of High-impact School Boards written by Douglas C. Eadie and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2005 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the unique perspective of school board members who lead and serve districts of all sizes, this book provides succinct, straightforward information that school board members and superintendents can put to immediate use. Eadie explores five key behavioral traits of high-impact school boards: - Concentration on governing above all other board work - Development of the board's capacity to govern - Active participation in leading district strategic change - Meticulous attention to keeping the board-superintendent partnership healthy - Active participation in reaching out a wider community Five Habits of High-Impact School Boards provides school board members, superintendents, senior administrators, foundation executives, and graduate students in schools of education, with practical, thoroughly tested guidance for successful governing work and a board-superintendent partnership that is close, productive, and enduring.

Author : Eugene R. Smoley
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Effective School Boards written by Eugene R. Smoley and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An empathetic but hard-hitting book about effective school boardleadership. It should be required reading for superintendents,school board members, and all elected leaders." --Anne L. Bryant, executive director, National School BoardsAssociation "The chances for providing an even better education for studentsincreases geometrically when school boards and superintendents worktogether in common purpose. This book can help build the capacityof boards to support district-level improvement with wisegovernance and leadership." --Paul Houston, executive director, American Association of SchoolAdministrators School boards are under fire and overworked, but they are here tostay. Here is a practical guide to improving their operation.Filled with real-life examples of sound board action, EffectiveSchool Boards presents a useful model for boards who want to make adifference in improving education and leading wisely. In this book,Eugene Smoley analyzes information received from extensiveinterviews with school board members about the key elements ofhighly functional boards and offers advice and insights to helpboards make better decisions, act collaboratively, relate to theircommunities, and plan strategically. He outlines three stages ofboard improvement--self-assessment, monitoring, anddevelopment--highlighting how boards can partner with districtsuperintendents to lead change. Practical tools for improvementinclude a self-evaluation questionnaire, a sample format forretreats and conferences, and concrete suggestions to assist schoolboard members, superintendents, concerned citizens, businessleaders, foundations, and anyone who cares about how today'sschools are governed.

Author : Paula Jorde Bloom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962189456
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making the Most of Meetings written by Paula Jorde Bloom and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meetings are the glue that holds early childhood organizations together. Whether it's a weekly staff meeting, a monthly parent meeting, or an annual board meeting, administrators rely on meetings as the primary vehicle for communicating information, identifying and solving problems, and making new decisions and modifying old one. There is no avoiding it, skill in facilitating meetings is essential for effective program management. This book is filled with practical tips and techniques to help early childhood directors lead more engaging and productive meetings. Making the Most of Meetings will help you craft a well-designed agenda; engage participants in lively, substantive discussions; increase interpersonal understanding; solve problems in a collegial way; build a more productive work team; and increase shared commitment to your center's goals.

Author : Nancy Walser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential School Board Book written by Nancy Walser and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential School Board Book highlights effective practices that are common to high-functioning boards around the country--boards that are working successfully with their superintendents and communities to improve teaching and learning.

Author : Illinois Association of School Boards, Springfield
Publisher : Illinois Assn of School Boards
ISBN 13 : 9781880331088
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good School Maintenance written by Illinois Association of School Boards, Springfield and published by Illinois Assn of School Boards. This book was released on 1996 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual, published by the Illinois Association of School Boards, was designed to be used as a teaching tool and reference source for overseeing effective school maintenance. Section 1 describes the basics of good school maintenance, including managing the program, using computers, controlling energy costs, ensuring safe practices, designing buildings for efficient maintenance, and being informed about environmental issues. Section 2 details guidelines for operating cleaning and general building services, such as custodial operations, area cleaning programs, and equipment and supplies. A custodian's glossary is included. The third section provides guidelines for building maintenance, specifically, caring for the exterior and roof. Procedures for maintaining school grounds are detailed in the fourth section. The fifth section describes the maintenance of mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning systems, sanitary systems and fixtures, sewage treatment plants, and electrical systems. A management tools appendix contains a list of environmental resources; sections on cleaning and general building services, grounds maintenance, and mechanical equipment; and annual inspection checklists. (LMI)

Author : Dee Kelsey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965835411
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great meetings! great results written by Dee Kelsey and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: