Governing the Right Way: The Role and Responsibilities of School Board Members
Release Date: 06/01/2021
Public Comment and Social Media
CASB Connections
Learn the ins and outs of public comment during school board meetings, as well as what constitutes public comment when it comes to social media use by school board members. Rachel Amspoker, CASB Staff Attorney, and Sonja McKenzie, Cherry Creek School District Chief Counsel, share the details involved in public comment and best practices that you will want to hear and put into practice.
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The Policy Review Process
CASB Connections
Is the policy review process somewhat confusing? CASB's Policy Specialists, Kristina Gutierrez and Holly Burg, break it down into steps so you know how to organize your board meeting agenda, who should have input into policy updates, and depending on your board policy BG, how many meetings you are required to have in order to adopt policy and/or policy updates.
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Understanding the Policy Coding System
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If you're a new board member you may be a bit overwhelmed with the policy coding system. This podcast shares the why and the what to the system so you can become familiar with your board policies in no time. Make sure to access CASB's top 20 policies board members should know, which is available on our website at www.casb.org.
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Meet Colorado's New Commissioner of Education: Susana Cordova
CASB Connections
Susana Cordova is Colorado's newest Commissioner of Education and she brings of wealth of education knowledge with her to this position. Susana is not new to Colorado or education. Get to know her and her hopes and dreams for the education system in our state that benefits all students regardless of where they live.
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Connecting with Peter Sheahan, CASB's 83rd Annual Convention Keynote Speaker
CASB Connections
Peter Sheahan, well known leadership consultant and speaker, is joining CASB for their 83rd Annual Convention on Friday, December 8, 2023 to speak on AI, K12 education, and student mental health. Hear what Peter has in mind for his keynote address and why you should attend.
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Creating Your District's Legislative Platform
CASB Connections
Join CASB's Communications Specialist, Bryce Reedy, and CASB Board of Directors Member and Englewood School District Board Member, Caty Husbands, as Caty leads you through the steps in creating your legislative platform. This isn't a quick process, but Caty will get you started on the very necessary path of grounding your district in their legislative priorities at the state and federal level.
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Communication Strategy
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Does your district have an updated communications plan in place? Learn how to create a plan or update your current plan regardless of your district's size. We cover the basics starting with knowing your "Why" and moving on to the "What" and "How". We also dive into crisis communication plans. At CASB, we've got you covered with best practices and this practice focuses on your district's communication strategy and plan.
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Proposition HH
CASB Connections
Join Tracie Rainey, Executive Director at the Colorado School Finance Project, Matt Cook, CASB's Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Leslie Bogar, CASB's Director of Professional Learning, and Bryce Reedy, CASB's Communications Specialist, as they dive into Proposition HH and everything that goes along with it. Below you will find the resources discussed in the podcast. - Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun, May 3, 2023. - Andrew Kenney, CPR, May 4, 2023
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Electric School Bus Grant Program
CASB Connections
Join CASB's Communication Specialist Bryce Reedy and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Steve McCannon as they discuss the Electric School Bus Grant Program. Steve dives into the requirements for districts, how the grant process works, its potential advantages for reducing pollution, and much more.
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Rural Advocacy from the Larger School District Dias
CASB Connections
Join Leslie Bogar, CASB's Director of Professional Learning, Lindley McCrary, CASB's President-Elect, and Brian Ewert, Littleton Public Schools Superintendent, as they discuss rural advocacy from the larger school district dias.
info_outlineSchool board members are elected to govern their school district and many times this is much harder than it sounds. It boils down to the role and responsibilities of a school board member and if they choose to follow them or not. Two board presidents share their wisdom and insights gained from years of experience with boards that have stayed within the guardrails, as well as those that have driven through them.
Interview with: Sherri Wright and Laura Case: Two board presidents in Colorado
Music: City Lights by Audiobinger