Effective school boards build a base of competencies (knowledge and skills) that help them succeed in their roles. They know the difference between boardsmanship and governance. They use individual board member competencies (boardsmanship) that contribute to the work of the board, and whole-board competencies (governance) that can only be performed by the board working together. These competencies increase a board’s potential for success. However, to fully realize that potential, boards need the right beliefs, values, and attitudes—a mindset for success Read More …
Category: Governance Dispositions
NSBA Presentation Handouts
At this year’s National School Board Conference I am presenting a session entitled “Boardsmanship Is Not Enough: We Need to BE, KNOW, and DO More to Reach Our Full Governing Potential” Five HANDOUTS. Summary. Systematic self-assessment is a significant professional development routine that enhances a board’s performance, and – more importantly – district results. Research studies have found that certain board characteristics, such as an ‘elevating’ view of students are positively correlated with higher levels of student achievement, or boards Read More …