(49 Questions to Ask Your Board) When asked, “How can a new school board member get off on the wrong foot with colleagues?” experienced board members replied: – Be belligerent– Talk too much or too loudly– Have all the solutions for all the problems of the district– Fail to be a good listener– Neglect to read your board policy manual– Show apathy– Discuss with press and constituents board matters discussed in executive session– Backstab another board member – Monopolize the Read More …