Building Stronger School Boards
The Importance of School Board Professional Development
As a Delaware school board member, your success and effectiveness largely depend on your plan for learning, training, and growing in your role. Your professional development is just as important as the professional development of district leaders. All school communities benefit from a well-trained school board skilled in data analysis and effective decision making.
Six reasons you should have a solid school board training plan:
-
Improved Board Governance
School boards with good governance structures are more likely to make effective decisions that lead to improved student outcomes and better policy making.
-
Enhanced Transparency and Accountability
School board members who understand their roles and responsibilities make better financial decisions and foster informed and empowered school communities.
-
Increased District Effectiveness
School board members who are trained in best practices for analyzing student and educational equity are more likely to make decisions that lead to improved educational outcomes.
-
Better Financial Decision-Making
School boards trained in best practices in financial management are positioned to uphold standards of transparency and accountability, ensuring financial transparency and fostering community trust.
-
Greater Understanding of Educational Trends
School board members who are informed about trends in education are best situated to make more informed decisions that support teaching and learning.
-
More Effective Leadership Practices
School board members trained in communication, leadership, and consensus building are best suited to function as a high-performing board.
