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Why Effective Charter School Boards Are Critical To The Success Of The Charter School Movement
The Approach
Chapter 1: Building the Foundation for an Effective Charter School Governing Board
Grounding the Charter School Board in a Solid Model of Governance: Fundamental Assumptions
Matching the Role of the Board with the Charter School's Stage of Organizational Development
Summary
Essential Resources for Defining Board Roles, Responsibilities and Governance Philosophy
Introduction
Step 6. Conduct First Round Of Personal Contact With Top Recruiting Prospects
Step 7. Schedule And Conduct Orientation Sessions With Prospective Board Directors
Introduction
During The Recruitment Stage (Before Election Or Appointment To The Charter School Board)
New Member Orientation (Immediately Upon The Election Or Appointment To The Charter School Board)
Early Service (During The First Three Months Of The New Board Directors' Tenure)
Ongoing Orientation (Orientation, Training And Support On An Ongoing Basis For Old And New Board Directors Alike)
Basic Assumptions
Decision-Making Flowchart
Decision Matrix
The Role Of The Executive Committee In Facilitating Effective Board Decision Making
Consent Agendas
Organizational Dashboard
Board Book Containing The Agenda And Information Packet In Advance Of Board Meetings
Summary
Risk Management
Special Education
Clear Definition Of How The Relationship Between Board And Administrator Works
Maintain Healthy And Mutually Supportive Relationship Between The Board Chair And Charter School Administrator
Contracting Out: Other Staffing Models and Implications for Board Governance
Teacher Cooperatives
Introduction
Forging Alliances, Partnerships and Collaborations Chapter 8: Tools You Can Use
Samples Of Foundation Documents
Introduction
Introduction
Types of Committees
Additional Suggestions
Introduction
Use of Retreats