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Board training
Board elections are over – now the challenge begins
The election of over 12,000 people to school boards of trustees – a massive piece of democratic organisation – has now been completed and 2400 school principals around the country are facing their new boards and wondering how it is going to go over the next three years. The role of school boards has considerably … Continue reading
The elections are over – let the governance commence
Your new board is in place, you have held your first meeting, you have elected your chair for the next six months. What next? Well the first thing is to make sure you have a plan. Governing a school is not about turning up to a board meeting each month to find out what’s happening. … Continue reading
Elections pending – new boards to train, where will I find the time
School principals are looking forward to the election of their new board with a variety of feelings. Some with trepidation, some with relief, and some no doubt quite relaxed about the outcome. Whatever the situation there will be a need for boards to engage in some level of professional development. Boards of trustees come in all shapes and … Continue reading
