February 24, 2022
"The constitution of the United States stresses not independence but interdependence, not the individual liberty of one but the indivisible liberty of all."
John F. Kennedy
AND WE'RE OFF...
GET BACK TO BUSINESS NEXT WEEK BY TAKING part in this year's Roundtable Discussions focused on Governing in the Fast Lane. See how other districts handle issues such as negotiating, messaging and engaging your community - you can't buy advice this helpful. It's easy to get involved in these regional discussions with options for both evening and midday conversations on Feb. 28th, March 1st, & March 3rd (full info and registration link below).
ESSENTIAL LEGAL INFO
BE AN INSTANT EXPERT ON IMPORTANT PUBLIC ED LAW issues. A panel of school district attorneys will offer the legalities on topics from FOIL to superintendent hiring, to conduct at board meetings, and other top-of-mind concerns. Join us for ED LAW 2022 - from COVID to Contracts on March 24th and 31st, 9 - 11:30 am, and we have no doubt that they'll leave you wanting more (register through your District Clerk).
THE WAY TO NAVIGATING DIFFICULT TERRAIN
ED WEEK'S GOT A LIST OF TIPS THAT SCHOOL leaders have shared over the years, to help carry you through this tumultuous time. You'll find lots of optimism sandwiched between these pieces of advice, which includes grounding decisions in data, being brave, and remaining humble. An inspiring read, we hope this brings some sunshine into the doldrums of winter and some wisdom to help ground you.
If you missed any of our Board Governance Series, click below:

  1. Effective School Boards
  2. Team Dynamics
  3. Structure of the Board
  4. Board-Superintendent Relationships
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