There will be two informational sessions for the Detroit Board Leadership Program.
- Wednesday, March 27th – 8:30am to 2:00pm
- Tuesday, April 30th – 8:30am to 2:00pm
These sessions are designed to help applicants:
- Understand the difference between a board’s role to govern versus manage, given the relationship between the governing board and the school operator to include self-managed and third-party management entities.
- Understand the board’s responsibility for academic and financial oversight, and to provide tools to support monitoring and evaluation of school leadership operator performance and board self-evaluation.
- Understand how board leadership can engage in the broader community in which schools are located and vice versa by developing a greater awareness of the culture and expectations of the urban school environment.
Presentation/Discussion Components
- The Educational Landscape in Southeast Michigan
- School Governance – The Role of a Board Member
- School Finance Basics
- Expectations and Building Culture in Urban Schools
- Next Steps – Board Matching and Appointment
