Effective Characteristics of School Boards

1. Accountability Driven

1.1. More time focused on policies to improve student achievement.

2. Collaborative relationship with staff and the community

2.1. Establish a strong communications structure to inform and engage both internal and external stakeholders in setting and achieving district goals.

3. Align and sustain resources to meet district goals.

3.1. dentified research-based professional development for staff

4. United team with the superintendent with strong collaboration and mutual trust.

4.1. trusting and collaborative relationship between the board and superintendent

5. Vision of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction

5.1. Define clear goals toward that vision

6. Strong shared beliefs and values about the system and its ability to teach all children at high levels.

6.1. Articulate and communicate their belief in the learning ability of all students.

7. Data-Driven

7.1. Embrace and monitor data to drive continuous improvement.

8. Build shared knowledge, values and commitments for their improvement efforts.

8.1. Team development and training with their superintendents.

9. Team Player

9.1. Record of working across political, racial and geographic areas.