Board Business Blog
The Alabama Association of School Boards is often adjusting to meet the changing and expanding needs of school boards in the modern-day world. The Board Business Blog features answers for and expert thought about the common questions today's school boards may have.
Chairman's Gavel: 12 tips for new board presidents
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
Following are some pointers to help you lead the board to achieve its maximum effectiveness.
- Know your board members. You probably already have some information about their personal lives, but get to know and understand their.
Chairman's Gavel: Does your board have an annual planning calendar?
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
How strategic is your board, really, when it comes to the work it does?
There’s an adage in business that holds that the way to succeed is to “put the first things first.” That is also critical for school boards which.
Chairman's Gavel: Training requirements of Governance Act unveiled
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
Now that the state Department of Education has unveiled the training requirements of the School Board Governance Improvement Act, board presidents can play a significant role in helping members understand what’s expected of them. Here’s.