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This reference is designed to help school superintendents and other administrators provide effective, in-house orientation to rookie board members. It walks through the basic responsibilities of board members, and provides a structure through which specific issues and characteristics about each school district, community and board can be discussed. This publication boasts a wide range of forms and worksheets to assist the busy administrator in setting up a customized program in his or her school district.
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WHY IS ORIENTATION IMPORTANT? * Give School Board Members Insight into Importance of Board Service * Educate School Board Members About Missions, Future Plans * Develop Good Relations and Communications * WHAT DOES ORIENTATION ENTAIL? * Start Orientation Before Election of School Board Members * Conduct Effective School Board Orientation Sessions * WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR ORIENTATION KIT * Welcome School Board Members to Organization * Give School Board Members Specifics to Clarify Their Roles/Responsibilities * Bring School Board Members Up to Speed with Organization * Prepare School Board Members for First Meeting * Putting Together Your Orientation Manual or Packet * ONGOING ORIENTATION CAN ENHANCE SCHOOL BOARD PERFORMANCE * Education is Key to Developing School Board * Evaluation Benefits Individuals and Whole Board * Review and Improve Orientation Regularly
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Aspen Education Development Group
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ISBN-13: 9780834204447
ISBN-13: 9780834205185
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