The First 100 Days: Being Clear about Board Expectation

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Lou Ann Gvist and Harry Heiligenthal, IASB 

Key Points

A. Establish or confirm priorities for the upcoming school year with the board team

B. Get clear on operating procedures (communications, use of policy, uncovering land mines)

C. Establish board table meeting and pre-meeting procedures and protocols

Key Points

D. Foster working together as a team but get to know each board member as an individual

E. Recognize the unique responsibilities of the board president and cultivate a working relationship with him or her

Scenario – New Superintendent

Small Group Discussion

Reflection

B. Get clear on operating procedures (communications, use of policy, uncovering land mines)

C. Establish board table meeting and pre-meeting procedures and protocols

D. Foster working as a team together but get to know each board member as an individual

E. Recognize the unique responsibilities of the board president and cultivate a working relationship with him or her

What is your next step regarding priorities for this year? (Key Point A below)

A. Establish and/or confirm priorities for year one with the board teamPick one of Key Points (B – E below) and describe your next

step

Recommended IASB Resources

IASB Website – Sample resources

• Toolbox• Visionary Team

• Roles and Responsibilities • Superintendent Evaluation

• School Board U• At the Board Table

Recommended IASB Resources

• Sample Guiding Questions: Superintendent Evaluation

• Aligning Priorities and Goals (diagram)

• Change: “Lessons Learned in Their Own Words”

Key Upcoming Learning

Opportunities• IASB Regional Board Orientation

Meetings • (15 offerings across the state – boards and

superintendents)

• IASB Convention• Wed, Nov 18 Early Bird Sessions• Thurs, Nov. 19 Convention• Fri, Nov. 20 (AM) Board Leaders & Superintendents

“Take A-Ways”

Two key ideas