Module #6: Meetings and Member Recruitment

By the end of this module, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe the key components of effective charter school board meetings.

  • Explain the purpose and structure of board committees and how they support governance.

  • Develop a system for recruiting and onboarding new board members.

  • Identify strategies for ongoing board development and understand their importance to board effectiveness.

 

"These training modules offer a foundational overview of the key knowledge areas essential for your role as a charter school board member. For more in-depth guidance on the topics covered, please refer to the League’s Charter School Board Governance Playbook, available in the resources section of this course."

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
August 06, 2025
Introduction Video
Lesson 1: Running Effective Meetings

Chapter One Description: TBD

Quiz Break
Lesson 2: Board Committees
Case Study Scenario: Board Stagnation

Case Study 1: Board Stagnation

Scenario: Summit Charter School’s board has remained largely unchanged for the past five years. While the members are deeply committed and experienced, the board has not conducted a self-evaluation in three years and has not participated in any formal professional development during that time. Recently, board meetings are running long and often veer off-topic. How might the board respond?

 

Board Response: 

The board should schedule a formal self-evaluation using a tool that assesses both individual and collective performance. Results should be compiled and reviewed during a dedicated session (e.g., at a board retreat). Implement mini-trainings at monthly meetings to reset meeting expectations and develop board knowledge on topics of need indicated in the self-evaluation. Complete a “Plusses and Deltas” exercise to reflect on meeting practices and set actionable goals for improvement. 

 

The ending question can be “Did you include board training?

Lesson 3: Strengthening Your Board’s Onboarding Process

Activity: Strengthening Your Board’s Onboarding Process
When your board experiences a vacancy or identifies the need for additional expertise or diverse perspectives, it's essential to have a thoughtful and well-structured process for recruiting, selecting, and onboarding new members.

To support this work, review the following resources found in the resource section of this module:

Reflection and Action Steps:

  • How does your board’s current onboarding process compare to the examples provided?

  • What gaps or areas for improvement can you identify?

  • Develop a clear plan to strengthen your board’s onboarding practices, using insights from the resources.

  • Begin implementing at least one improvement to ensure a more effective and consistent onboarding experience for new members.

Lesson 4: Board Recruitment and Development
final quiz
Closing Video
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