Tips + tech for doing more with less, making the most of conferences and more
Tips + tech for doing more with less
Public leaders are under pressure to do more with less, while still managing board operations and delivering impact. This month, we have two practical resources designed to help. The 3 E’s of governance guide is filled with tactics, tips and tech to be more efficient, more effective and engage your community more.
And for those managing the day-to-day, Smarter boards start here offers tips from 100+ board administrators to streamline board operations, reduce manual work and make better use of digital tools. If you’re looking to save time, improve outcomes and future-proof your governance practices, these guides are a must-read.
Use live minutes and meeting templates for extra efficiency
Imagine cutting after-meeting work by up to 75%. Administrators can efficiently plan and document meetings by leveraging pre-built templates, live editing and AI-Supported Minutes. This real-time approach eliminates time spent on manual transcription and formatting after the meeting. Take live minutes under each agenda section/item heading, capturing meeting discussions and decisions as they happen.
AI-Supported Minutes, available as part of Livestream Manager Plus & Pro packages, uses your livestream transcript to create your minutes quickly and efficiently. Then, all you need to do is finalize and share minutes immediately after the meeting, ensuring quick access for all stakeholders.
Contact your customer success manager for more information on how to use these features.
How Marquardt School District 15 uses their transparency website for up-to-date info and strategic progress
After moving to Diligent Community, Marquardt School District 15’s customized public transparency website—linked to the district calendar—makes it easy for the community to access up-to-date information, while dynamic goals tracking ensures regular updates to their strategic plan
News & Events
Elevate 2026
Join us in Atlanta, April 22-24, 2026, for Elevate, the premier event for governance, risk and compliance professionals. Discover the latest in AI-powered governance, risk and compliance, connect with industry leaders and sharpen your expertise. Reserve your spot now!
Diligent Community webinars you can watch on-demand
- Managing budget risk with smart oversight
- Build future-proof boards for K-12 & local governments
- Get your K-12 board on the same page
- AI policies & ethical frameworks for K-12
Upcoming events where you can visit our booth and connect with our team
- November 16-18 OSBA Capital Conference
- November 20-22, CCLC Annual Convention
- November 20-22, VSBA Annual Convention
- November 20-22, WSSDA Annual Conference
We encourage you to stop by, connect with our team and discover how Diligent Community can enhance your board's governance and efficiency even further.
More events to attend for the rest of the year.
Upcoming seasonal events to celebrate with your board
- November 2-8: Compliance & Ethics Week is the perfect time to spotlight your board’s commitment to doing the right thing. Here are some creative ways to engage your board—and even make it fun!
- November 13: A small act of kindness can make a big impact. Celebrate World Kindness Day with your board by sharing stories, recognizing thoughtful gestures or starting a kindness challenge.
- November 17-21: American Education Week honors all educational professionals including bus drivers, janitors, school resource officers, administrative professionals and cafeteria staff. Collaborate with schools and share their plans for celebrating these dedicated individuals.
More seasonal events to celebrate with your board.
Leading with purpose podcast: Would you kindly review and rate it?
If you have listened to our Leading with purpose podcast, we’d really appreciate a rating and a review. This helps other listeners find the podcast.
Latest episodes include Dr. Chad Bledsoe, President of Montgomery Community College and Scott Bridgen, General Manager, Audit and Risk at Diligent talking about financial oversight and risk management and what that means for public facing boards.
Find links to all episodes here (and wherever you find your podcasts) and thanks for taking the time to rate the podcast!
Celebrating Community Champions
Congratulations to Tiffany Taylor, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at Bremen High School District 228! Tiffany is being recognized this month as one of our Community Champions. Find out more about our champion here.
We would love to hear from you if you think someone should be a Diligent Community Champions. You can nominate them here!
Meet all our Community Champions
Meet Nestor Lopez
This month, for our People of Purpose series, we are excited to highlight another dedicated member of our Diligent Community team who is here to support you.
Nestor Lopez is a Customer Success Manager, and though he’s only been with Diligent for a year and a half, his impact has been immediate. From day one, Nestor embraced every opportunity to grow, learn and contribute, bringing his cheerful personality and dedication to client success to every interaction.
Find out what Nestor enjoys doing outside of work!
What's trending
Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month:
- A primer on school board committees and how to use them effectively
- Attending your first school board conference? Tips for making the most of your time
- Self-assessments for transformative public school boards
- Experts on how technology and AI are shaping mission-driven governance
Give your feedback and win!
We love to hear what leaders think about issues and key topics that affect mission-driven organizations.
Has your organization adopted AI? Take a moment to tell us about this in this month’s survey (and you could win a $50 gift card!).
