(113) Better Governance through Leadership Alignment

11am – 12pm MST, 5 March 2027 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Willow Lake 3

Workshop Sessions

Good compliance doesn't always mean good governance. Even well-intentioned charter school boards can fall into patterns that undermine leadership alignment, effectiveness, and long-term success. How can boards recognize these pitfalls before they become bigger problems?

Through reflection and discussion, explore six common governance traps, from prioritizing compliance over alignment to inconsistent board development and blurred leadership roles. Learn how the Aligned Influence model clarifies responsibilities between the board and Head of School, including: Examine the real costs of misalignment, including leadership turnover, authorizer risk, and mission drift. Leave with practical steps to assess alignment, strengthen board development, and build more effective governance practices.