Board Education
A School’s Capacity to Grow Starts with its Leadership
BoardWORKS takes an innovative approach to building knowledge and trust between the Head of School and Board members, equipping them to collaborate effectively toward achieving strategic goals. Sessions are differentiated by focus and length of time. Want to assess how well the collaboration is working? The 20/20 Board Evaluation instrument, included with all programs, will provide timely and relevant data.
I was just reviewing the results of our 20/20 Board Evaluation and there was a lot of pride and gratitude for how well the meetings ran this year! Thank you for your help in ensuring this reality. There is still work to be done (always), but we’ve come a long long way with BoardWORKS.
~ A VAIS Head of School
Possible topics covered:
- Accreditation: Background and the Board’s role
- Best Practices for the Head/Board Partnership
- Board Composition & Responsibilities: Job Descriptions, Diversity of Perspectives, Cultivating New Members
- Policies: Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality, Whistle-blower, etc.
- Board Committees: Structure and Composition, Goal Setting and Reporting
- Consent Agendas
- Evaluations: Boards, Board Chairs, Heads of School, and Governance
- Leadership transitions: Board Chairs and Heads of School
Please contact Betsy Johnson, VAIS Executive Director, to discuss your school’s needs.
BOARDWORKS OFFERINGS:
GEARING UP: Understanding the Fundamentals
Description: Understanding key principles of the Board/Head partnership
Duration: One hour
Location: On-site or online
Fee: $400 for VAIS members ($800 non-members) + travel
GEARED FOR SUCCESS: Developing the Board as a Team
Description: Strategic direction to help individual Board members work together for the Board’s success
Duration: Two hours
Location: Online
Fee: $900 for VAIS members ($1800 non-members) + travel
WORKING IN SYNC: The Board and the Head of School
Description: Aligning mission and strategic planning with Board and Committee goals
Duration: Three hours
Location: On-site
Fee: $1550 for VAIS members ($3100 non-members) + travel
GEARED FOR THE FUTURE: Creating a Strategic Vision
Description: Guiding the Board through collecting and analyzing data and formulating its strategic and financial plans
Duration: Seven hours, including three hours on site; two hours of phone/video consultation; and two-hours of on-site follow up
Location: On-site and online
Fee: $5000 + travel (VAIS members only)
20/20 Board Evaluation Survey
Regular, effective evaluation is critical for measuring a board’s functioning. The 20/20 Board Evaluation Survey is a simple customizable tool that yields powerful results and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Fees: (For VAIS members only.)
- $75: First time administering or raw data only.
- $150: Data, summary and report (administered 2+ years).
TRUSTEE LAB: Webinars & Case Studies
Trustee time and talent are precious commodities. Our TrusteeLAB webinars, featuring experts in independent school governance, can educate Boards and Heads on essential topics and guide Boards and lead toward greater alignment and productivity. Each webinar includes a case study with guiding questions.
TrusteeLAB Topics
- Cultivating Board Members: Time, Talent, and Treasure
- Moving Your Board from Operational to Generative Functioning
- Strategic Planning: The Ultimate Test of the Head and Board Partnership
- Transitions in Leadership-Heads of School
Fee: Complimentary for VAIS members, $600 for non-members
For more information, please contact Betsy Johnson
