CiNii Books - A practical guide to effective school board meetings

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.

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Foreword - Michael W. Kirst Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. The Leadership Challenge 1. Focusing on Teaching and Learning 2. Building the Superintendent-Board Team Part II. Pre-Meeting Planning 3. Planning the Calendar and Agenda 4. Preparing: Sweat the Small Stuff 5. Designing the Board Packet 6. Communicating the Agenda Part III. Meeting Time 7. Conducting the Board Meeting 8. Meeting Behind Closed Doors Part IV. Post-Meeting 9. Following Up 10. Recovering 11. Wrapping Up Resource A: Board-Superintendent Protocols (Sample) Resource B: Twelve-Month Calendar (Sample) Resource C: Board Agenda Development Worksheet (Sample) Resource D: Individual Agenda Item (Sample) Resource E: Welcome to the Board Meeting (Sample) Resource F: Request to Speak Cards (Samples) References Index

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