As a newly elected school director, you have
assumed membership in PSBA, an association created
especially for school directors in Pennsylvania.
Checklist: How to Be an Effective School Director |
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Attend every board meeting if at all possible.
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Arrive at all meetings well-informed about the issues to be considered.
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Work cooperatively with other board members to establish effective board policies by which the superintendent can administer the schools.
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Delegate authority for the administration of the schools to the superintendent.
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Communicate – often and respectfully – with other board members and the superintendent.
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Take no private action that will compromise the school system, the board, or the administration.
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Respect the confidentiality of information that is privileged under applicable law.
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Avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
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Refrain from using board position for personal gain.
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Stay informed about current educational issues through participation in programs such as those sponsored by state and national school boards associations.
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Keep an open mind so you can accept and evaluate new concepts.
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Learn and practice the art of compromise.
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Accept and support decisions made by the majority of the board.
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Strive for teamwork.
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Follow the chain of command and report problems to the superintendent for investigation.
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Resist the temptation to involve yourself in personnel matters other than voting to approve or reject the superintendent’s recommendations.
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Refuse to be obligated to any interest group.
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Listen to perspectives and complaints of all addressing the board, but refuse to be pushed to making premature decisions.
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Keep the board’s focus on the best interests of students.
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