Resources from Feb Meeting: Curating a Strong Board Culture
Dear Board Chairs,
It was a pleasure seeing many of you at our Zoom meeting last month for our discussion on Curating a Strong Board Culture. As a follow-up, the following resources have been added to the documents section of our group page:
-Slide deck
-Ice-breakers
-Code of conduct template
-Sample board conduct policy
-Sample board norms
-Article on onboarding
One common challenge shared during our discussion was recruiting quality board members. One chair has found success using VolunteerMatch.org—have you found other effective methods for recruiting new members? I’d love to hear what has worked for you.
Additionally, a question was raised about what to include in a new member onboarding checklist. Below is the checklist I use:
New Board Member Onboarding Checklist
Thank you for your service on SCHOOL'S Board of Directors. The following resources have been compiled to support you in your new role. Please review them as outlined below.
In addition to this guide, you will meet with the board president and vice president one week before your first meeting to review key information and walk through the agenda to ensure you feel prepared. Approximately three months after your first meeting, the board president will be available for a follow-up discussion to address any questions.
To Print and Submit at Your First Meeting
-Signed Code of Conduct
-Signed Conflict of Interest Form
-Signed Volunteer Disclosure Form
-Completed Board POI Form
To Read Before Your First Board Meeting
-New Member Orientation Guide
-List of Current Board Members and Terms
-Charter League Module 1
-Charter League Module 2
To Review Within the First Few Months of Your Term
-Charter League Module 5
-Charter League Module 7
-Bylaws
-Board of Directors Policy Manual
-Original Charter Contract
-Most Recent Renewal Contract
-Charter Do’s and Don’ts Regarding Political Elections
To Do Before Your First Board Meeting
-Add Board Meeting Dates to your calendar
-Sign up for newsletters from the Colorado League of Charter Schools
-If you’re not a parent, sign up for the school’s newsletter
I hope these resources are helpful in strengthening your board culture and onboarding process. Please feel free to share your insights on recruiting new members or any additional onboarding best practices that have worked for your board.
Looking forward to your thoughts!
In partnership,
Kia
Created: March 05, 2025 01:03:57 PM
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