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Michael Dunn, Ed.D. Superintendent, ESD 101
Spokane mdunn_at_esd101.net
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SCHOOL BOARD SERVICE HOW MODERN SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBERS ENGAGE AND UNDERSTAND THEIR LEADERSHIP
ROLE
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understanding the organizational situation
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what the board expects you to accomplish
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stylecommunication
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resources
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personal development
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trust and collaboration

• ensure development and approval of board and
  superintendent goals
• ensure your communication with and about each
  board member is professional and ethical
• know board member interests and talents
• seek board member involvement on district
  committees based on interests and talents

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special casethe board president
build your personal relationship with
him/her clarify your perspectives and mutual
concerns, and reach agreements on action plan for
supporting and/or improving the work of the
board work to present a united front to the
board as a whole
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a few things not to doDONT
criticize the past neglect communication surpris
e the board try to change the board
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and if the board is not unanimous

• always set your board up to succeed with the
  decisions they make, providing options and pros
  and cons
• ask non-threatening questions for clarification
• keep the focus on student learning
• always assume positive intent

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what type of organization is your school
district? what type of organization can and
should it become?
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Schlechty - Center for
Leadership and School Reform
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a resource
The School Board Fieldbook Leading with
Vision Mark Van Clay and Perry Soldewedel
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the most important relationship in the school
district is between you as superintendent, and
your board of directors
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