Candidate Resources

We've consolidated on this page all of the links and documents we've referenced in this guide, as well as some additional materials that will be of benefit for you. 

Effective School Boards and Members:

• 8 Characteristics of Effective School Boards
  
• 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
  
• 6 Standards for School Boards  
  
• School Boards and Superintendents: Roles & Responsibilities
  
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Board Members

Board Business:

• Oath of Office
• Model Code of Conduct  
• Board Member Affirmations
• ALSDE competitive bid guidelines
  
• School Board Governance Act  
  
• School Fiscal Accountability Act
  
• Attorney General’s Opinion: Board’s Role in Staff Hires