Models of Governance

Several governance models offer a similar mindset for governance and approach to governance that prepare the board to fulfill its responsibility.

Policy Governance

Policy Governance is a strategic governance model that provides a governing board with the ability to govern itself, and the organization, on behalf of its ownership, to assure benefits for designated beneficiaries. It does so with a sound basis of principles to which a board adheres, but within which the board has many choices for flexibility and creativity.

For further information, see www.policy.governance101.com

Coherent Governance

Coherent Governance is another strategic governance model that provides a governing board with the ability to govern itself, and the organization, on behalf of its ownership, to assure benefits for designated beneficiaries. It is very closely related to Policy Governance in its application of governance principles, ensuring consistency while allowing flexibility.

For further information, see www.coherent.governance101.com

Student Outcomes Focused Governance

Student Outcomes Focused Governance is a third strategic governance model employed by the Council on Great City Schools that provides a governing board with the ability to govern itself, and the organization, on behalf of its ownership, to assure benefits for designated beneficiaries. It is very closely related to both Policy Governance and Coherent Governance in its adherence to firm principles while enabling flexibility in execution.

For further information, see https://studentoutcomesfocused.org/