How to get your board on the same page, AI Meeting Minutes arrive and more
Enhance board alignment with proven strategies
Misalignment among your board members can lead to inefficiencies and conflict, which can hinder progress and impact community confidence. Our guide to enhancing board alignment is packed with practical tips and actionable strategies from board secretaries and leaders, to help you ensure that board members are "on the same page" and working cohesively toward shared goals.
Effective board management requires bringing together diverse perspectives and facilitating informed decisions. Board secretaries and clerks play a pivotal role in this process. We asked your peers for their top tips for how you can streamline your operations and foster a more cohesive board — this ultimate cheat sheet for aligning your board offers excellent advice and insights.
Discover the secrets to board alignment
Efficient and accurate record-keeping with AI Meeting Minutes
AI Meeting Minutes is a revolutionary feature within Diligent Community that simplifies the creation and management of minutes. By leveraging advanced, purpose-built artificial intelligence, AI Meeting Minutes ensures that key takeaways, decisions and actions are accurately captured, even during rapid discussions, enhancing the overall efficiency and accuracy of minute-taking.
Learn how AI Meeting Minutes can transform your governance processes, offering board administrators a reliable and time-saving solution that integrates seamlessly with past records and updates motion text with just a click.
Visalia Unified School District increases transparency with Diligent Community
Visalia Unified School District in California was grappling with the inefficiencies and potential errors associated with the manual compilation of board packets, a process that not only consumed valuable time but also hindered transparency with both board members and the community.
By implementing Diligent Community, the district has significantly reduced the time required to prepare board packets and slashed printing costs. By using Diligent Community, the school district has enhanced community engagement, ensuring that stakeholders and board members alike are better informed and more involved.
Read more about this customer's success story.
News & Events
Webinar on-demand: Getting your school board on the same page
Did you miss our webinar on board alignment? Good news, you can still watch "Getting your school board on the same page" on demand for practical tips on keeping your board strategically aligned. Watch the replay here.
Other events
Connect with us in person! We’ll be at these upcoming events and look forward to seeing you.
- The National School Board Association 2025 Annual Conference and Exposition April 6-8, 2025: The nation’s biggest school board conference will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Keynote speakers, including Melissa Stockwell, Ravi Hutheesing, and the Bacon Brothers, will provide inspiring insights into leadership and the future of education.
- The American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention April 12-16, 2025: This premier event for community college leaders and educators will be held in Nashville. The convention offers high-energy keynote presentations, breakout sessions addressing pressing issues and opportunities in the two-year college sector, technology showcases, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
- More events for public-facing board members to attend this year can be found here.
Coming next month
April brings Administrative Professionals Day and Clerk Appreciation Week. Don't miss this opportunity to make your administrators feel truly appreciated. Download one of our free “Thank you” graphics now and light up their Administrative Professionals Day with the recognition they deserve! Here are 9 more ways to celebrate them.
More seasonal events for your calendar here.
Celebrating our Community Champions
Congratulations to Kim Beaty, Executive Administrator, Florida School Boards Association! Kim is being recognized this month as one of our Community Champions.
Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them today to recognize their incredible impact!
Introducing People of Purpose
Behind our software is an incredible team of humans making it possible. That dedication is what we think makes our products so unique, which is why we’re excited to announce the launch of our People of Purpose series!
Every month, we’ll highlight an employee who works to improve your experience, help you reach your goals and make an impact in communities around the world. First up is Diana Roadcap, Senior Training Specialist for BoardDocs and Diligent Community. Find out how she spends her time inside and outside the office!
What’s trending
Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month.
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