Board Handbooks
A proven effective tool in promoting and supporting a strong work culture is a board handbook. A board handbook will help keep your entire team on the same page.
An adopted handbook benefits school boards by recognizing:
- a common understanding of roles and responsibilities;
- a ready reference of board policies and procedures;
- agreed upon protocol for meetings and board actions;
- an orientation tool for new board members;
- an invaluable aid for educating your community about school board responsibilities;
- a common source for answers to the most frequently asked questions.
OSBA's electronic template allows you to customize your document to your board's needs without having to start from scratch.
If more assistance is needed, an OSBA consultant will facilitate drafting a handbook that will guide your board into the future. Contact Cheryl W. Ryan, Teri Morgan, Kristine Robbins or Quinn Maceyko at 614-540-4000 for more information.