Governing Effectively via a Framework for School Governance
Clients
Clients with Whom We Have Worked
Washington Professional Educator Standards Board – Olympia, Washington http://www.pesb.wa.gov
Bellingham School District http://bellinghamschools.org
Federal Way School District http://www.fwps.org
Finley School District – Finley, Washington http://www.finleysd.org
Lake Washington School District https://www.lwsd.org
Manson School District http://www.manson.org
Mary M. Knight School District http://www.marymknight.com
Mercer Island School District http://www.misd.k12.wa.us
North Mason School District http://www.nmsd.wednet.edu
Othello School District https://www.othelloschools.org
South Kitsap School District http://www.skitsap.wednet.edu/sksd/site/default.asp
Tonasket School District http://www.tonasket.wednet.edu
University Place School District https://www.upsd.wednet.edu
Washougal School District – Washougal, Washington http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us
Some Client Comments
Dr. Greg Baker,Bellingham SD Superintendent – Bob Hughes and Rick Maloney came into our district and gave us some great foundational understanding of policy governance and led us down the road to implementation. Seven years later, our district is still going strong with this governance model. Bob and Rick are engaging, thoughtful, inclusive and able to tailor their work to the local context in which are they are working.
Laura Boad, North Mason SD Board Member – Rick Maloney and Bob Hughes introduced our board to the Policy Governance model through a process that clearly defined the difference between management and operations. The model enabled the board to focus on the larger issues, to delegate with clarity, to control management’s job without meddling, to rigorously evaluate the accomplishment of the organization and to truly lead our organization. They were instrumental in moving us “off the dime” and on to governing with purpose.
Steven Smith,Bellingham SD Board Member – When we started our process to implement Policy Governance, it was overwhelming. Policy Governance Associates (PGA) Bob Hughes and Rick Maloney were there to help us get started down the right path. As we came across roadblocks, PGA was there to provide the right amount of support. Looking back, their advice and guidance was exactly what we needed. While they are true to the spirit of Policy Governance, they are not dogmatic. They listen and understand that every organization is different and PGA helps to make Policy Governance work for you and your circumstances. They know that Policy Governance needs to work for you and not you work for Policy Governance.
Tony Ashton,Othello SD Board Member – Othello started down the path of policy governance because several board members attended a conference where Rick Maloney was presenting. As a result of that conference, we asked Rick and his partner Bob Hughes to come to Othello and help us understand the benefits. Bob and Rick also helped us set up our district as a PG board. As a result of that work, The Othello School Board and the Othello School District is in a much better place. We as a board are much more effective leaders and now have a clear understanding of our role as board members. I would recommend Bob and Rick to any board who wants to better affect its school system.
Rob Neu,former Federal Way SD Superintendent – Rick and Bob (Policy Governance Associates) are experts in the Carver (Policy Governance) model. Their insight and experience are invaluable to superintendents and school boards who are truly committed to effective governance.
Christine Kilduff, former University Place SD Board Member, current State Representative, 28th District – Having worked alongside Rick Maloney (on the University Place school board), I saw firsthand how his commitment to the principles of policy governance positively influenced our board and most importantly, helped us strategically target our decision-making towards what was in the best interest of students.
John Campbell, North Mason SD Board Member – In Rick Maloney we have someone who not only explains the details of PG, but goes beyond explanations to embodiment. Rick not only explains Policy Governance, he rekindles one’s belief in the values that motivate it. The PG approach to governance is not primarily a set of rules but a culture. Rick helped establish that culture in the North Mason School board a decade ago and it still embodies our robust consensus that PG is a synonym for School Governance done Properly.
Shawn Donnelly, Mary M. Knight SD Board Member – Rick Maloney and Bob Hughes introduced our board to the policy governance model. We are very glad that we changed over. When we did, most of our board was new, me included, or had limited experience. The nice thing about the policy governance system is that it really allows a board to function in a very streamlined way, and certainly makes life easier for the superintendent as well. A couple of the nice features I really like is the continuous self-reflection on how we are functioning and the linkage piece. Our district has many issues and challenges but our policy governance practices are not one of those!
Dr. Ellen Perconti, Mary M. Knight SD Superintendent – Policy governance has served the board well. It definitely clarifies roles.
