Linda – Do take a look at Perkin’s work. While some found him lackluster in his presentation at IB Regional, most saw that the insight and thoughtful approach was profound. The work and Project Zero continues to challenge current paradigms. Our board is well prepared for the work of supporting results. We have laid foundation with the current strategic plan and are set to embark on a more nimble approach to strategy work that will adjust and align our efforts further.

The board is always balancing the need for visioning and their fiduciary role of structuring for accountability. In this sense, the value the underlying work of the administrative team and provide for the direction of the work, but they speak through policy that must capture the results of the work in operational goals setting that establishes the measurement of “adequate progress” toward goals. While not true policy governance, it does embody the tenets of balanced and engaged governance.

We met at the AAIE conference several years ago. My expertise is in working with governing boards, their role clarity, their contribution to student achievement in defining Results and supporting staff work to achieve those Results.

Since student Results were the focus of your article, I wonder what role you see the board performing and whether they have the skills and intent to be the leaders and/servant of that focus? It is our work with our clients to make that happen.