Board Effectiveness Challenge

First, tell us a bit more about you? What’s your name?*

Awesome, thanks . Do you currently serve on a board or work with someone who does? If so, would you please share your role?*

Lastly, would you like us to send you a copy of your board effectiveness assessment when finished?

Outstanding! Let’s get started with the Board Effectiveness Challenge, shall we?

My school board commits to a vision of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction and defines clear goals toward that vision.*

My school board has strong beliefs and values about what is possible for students and their ability to learn, and of the system and its ability to teach all children at high levels.*

My school board is accountability driven, spending less time on operational issues and more time focused on policies to improve student achievement. Our board annually conducts a self-assessment and our annual superintendent’s evaluation is focused on student achievement.*

My school board has a collaborative relationship with staff and the community and establishes a strong communications structure to inform and engage both internal and external stakeholders in setting and achieving district goals.*

My school board is data savvy: embracing and monitoring data, even when the information is negative, and uses it to drive continuous improvement.*

My school board aligns and sustains resources such as professional development, to meet district goals.*

My school board leads as a unified team with the superintendent, each from their respective roles and perspectives, with strong collaboration and mutual trust.*

My school board takes part in team development and training, often with our superintendent, to build shared knowledge, values and commitments for their improvement efforts.*

My school board creates a climate and culture that engages our stakeholders and positively impacts student achievement.*