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.