Setting the tone for effective governance: A checklist for school board clerks

In a world where the phrase "business as usual" no longer applies, many challenges face school districts, from funding shortfalls, legislative changes, escalating cyber threats and even transformative technologies like AI, to name just a few.

No one is better positioned than the school board secretary or clerk to help their board and executives prepare for anything.

Today’s organizations need a board secretary who is not just a minute-taker but a thought leader — someone who can transform from administrator to trusted advisor. Someone who can help leadership and the board be ready for anything.

In this comprehensive checklist, we outline practical strategies and key tools that will help board secretaries:

Improve board effectiveness
Enhance security and transparency
Power better decision-making

Download the free checklist to learn how you can take your governance practices to the next level. And take the first step to a more efficient, secure and transparent school board. Your students and community deserve the best.

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