Board Development

Achieving long-term success in education hinges on a strong relationship between the board of education and the district superintendent. This guide helps school boards foster the trust and cooperation needed to ensure successful partnerships with their superintendents. It covers the roles and responsibilities of both parties and provides practical steps for recruiting and selecting a superintendent, crafting effective employment contracts and job descriptions, and setting performance objectives and compensation. The book also includes FAQs, relevant statutes and sample policies.

 Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series and OSBA New Board Member Kit.

Provides a basic understanding of board presidents’ responsibilities and relationships with board members and the administrative staff. Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series.

Public education thrives on strong relationships among the board of education, superintendent, treasurer and other central office and administrative staff. As a crucial adviser to the board of education and superintendent, the treasurer oversees all financial matters and must be well-versed in laws affecting school finance. This comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights on job descriptions, contracts, performance objectives and evaluations, helping board members understand the treasurer’s role and select the best treasurer or business manager for their district. With detailed statutes and sample policies, this publication helps board members better understand the responsibilities of this complex position.

Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series and OSBA New Board Member Kit.

This OSBA publication details the importance of board members in the legislative process. From working with your local legislator to a general understanding of the entire process, this book is a must for all board members.

Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series and OSBA New Board Member Kit.

A quick reference manual covering a multitude of areas. An essential book for all board members. Included in the OSBA Boardmanship Series. Edited by OSBA staff members.

A “survival kit” for all new board members. Includes these publications: Boardmanship, Board-Legislature Partnership, Board-Superintendent Partnership, Board-Treasurer Partnership, Board Officers' Guidebook and Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance.

An essential guide for school trustees and superintendents dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their districts. The authors provide useful tools and techniques to improve local governance culture, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among board members, district leaders and school staff to support the success and well-being of every student.

This updated edition is now structured around three pillars - Governance Mindset, Governance Culture, and Governance Infrastructure - providing a comprehensive framework addressing the core principles and responsibilities of effective school governance.

Additional features include:
-Practical strategies for fostering collaboration, onboarding new trustees, and leading transformative change in a school district
-New real-world examples of effective board governance
-Board planning calendar and self-evaluation tools
-New "Suggestions for Implementation" section to support the application of lessons from the book.