THE DESIGN OF THE PARTNERSHIP TRUSTEESHIP 101 CAIS
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THE DESIGN OF THE PARTNERSHIP (TRUSTEESHIP 101) CAIS TRUSTEE/HEADS CONFERENCE JANUARY, 2014 Judith R. Glickman, Partner jglickman@educatorscollaborative. com
OUR PRIORITIES FOR TODAY The design of the partnership ü Your relationship with the Head of School ü Your respective roles ü A growth mind set ü Communication protocols ü � Resource information
PROCESS § § § Whole group presentation Small group analysis Whole group synthesis
DESIGN OF THE PARTNERSHIP Above the Diagonal Line = Allocation of Board’s Time
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HEAD OF SCHOOL § Board Chair § Board of Trustees § Individual Trustees/Resources
RESPECTIVE ROLES § Policy vs. day-to-day responsibility § Strategic vs. tactical § Full Board vs. Executive Committee function
GROWTH MIND SET § § § Succession Giving and Stewardship Serving as a Single Entity Fiduciary, Strategic, Generative Support of the Head
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS § § Board Chair/Head Flow to avoid bottlenecks No surprises “I was a parent. ”
CASE STUDY There is considerable parking lot discussion about the school’s science program in the middle grades. There is strong sentiment on two sides of the issue: a vocal group of parents think that the program is outdated and is not emphasizing project based learning and experiential instruction. Another group thinks and feels equally strongly that the issue has arisen because two teachers are wedded to their existing curriculum and position within the faculty and are unwilling to look at ways of teaching differently. The Head of School and Division Director understand how these perceptions have arisen but are hesitant to move as quickly to address the personnel and program issues as several trustees think they should. The HOS thinks it is critical that the process be thought through carefully and implemented in a way to not undermine the overall faculty and their perception of intrusive parenting. What are the issues? What should the head do? What should the chair do? What should the board do?
DESIGN OF THE PARTNERSHIP Above the Diagonal Line = Allocation of Board’s Time
