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Helpful Information for School Board Candidates

Helpful Information for School Board Candidates. Getting acquainted with the “job description” of school board member. Beginning at the Beginning: Our Mission Statement. Our district mission statement: the “North Star” for board decision-making

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Helpful Information for School Board Candidates

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  1. Helpful Information forSchool Board Candidates Getting acquainted with the “job description” of school board member

  2. Beginning at the Beginning: Our Mission Statement. • Our district mission statement: the “North Star” for board decision-making • Our mission/purpose is to educate all children

  3. Basic District Facts • District Population • Total district community population • Student population/enrollment • District boundaries • Staffing • Facilities

  4. Key Financial Facts • State Foundation Formula • Funds used by district • Funding sources • Expenditures • Unspent Balance • Financial Solvency Ratio • Summary of key factors impacting district budget

  5. Board Meetings • Logistics • Attendance • Agenda • Preparation

  6. Board Meetings • Public view • Sample agenda • Standing committees

  7. Effective Board/Superintendent Teams • Focus on educational leadership • Help the system work and improve • Hold the system accountable • Engaging the public • Example of learning

  8. Effective School Board Member Characteristics* • Open-minded • Prepared • Willing to give time to learning • Committed to listening and learning • Willing to work as part of a team (no Lone Rangers) * As stated by practicing board members and superintendents

  9. Thank you for considering school board membership. Any questions?

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