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THE REAL HOT SAUCE IN YOUR BAG: SMART BOARD GOVERNANCE @ CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SACRAMENTO, CA MARCH 21, 2017 WHO WE ARE Third Plateau @ EdTec is a partnership that brings together Third Plateaus organizational strategy work

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THE REAL HOT SAUCE IN YOUR BAG: SMART BOARD GOVERNANCE

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CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION SACRAMENTO, CA MARCH 21, 2017

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WHO WE ARE

Third Plateau @ EdTec is a partnership that brings together Third Plateau’s

  • rganizational strategy work with EdTec’s charter management and expertise.

CCSA Conference 2017 The Real Hot Sauce in Your Bag: Smart Board Governance

PETER LAUB, EDTEC

Executive VP & Chief Client Services Officer

JONATHAN KAUFMAN, THIRD PLATEAU

Co-Founder & Principal

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MATT KOWITT

Board Chair, San Carlos Charter Learning Center

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INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION

WRITE YOUR ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION ON ONE OF THE INDEX CARDS PROVIDED.

What do you believe is most holding back your board from reaching its potential?

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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

BEST PRACTICES

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TYPES OF BOARDS

FOUNDING BOARD WORKING BOARD GOVERNING BOARD

  • 1st degree network
  • Sign the dotted line
  • Follow the direction of the

school leader

  • 1st and 2nd degree network
  • Extension of staff
  • Thought partners
  • 2nd and 3rd degree network
  • Mission keepers
  • Directors

CRITICAL QUESTIONS: WHERE IS YOUR BOARD ON THIS SPECTRUM? WHERE SHOULD YOU BE?

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BOARD MAKE-UP

GREAT BOARDS HAVE THE RIGHT BLEND OF NETWORKS AND SKILLS. Credibility lenders Funders Connectors Passion Drivers

NETWORKS SKILLS

Legal Finance Facilities HR Marketing Academic/Assessment Org management Fundraising End-users (or proxy) Local business Government Media

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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The most effective boards have clear expectations of the group and each individual. THE COLLECTIVE

  • Compliance
  • Financial oversight (including fundraising)
  • ED/Principal oversight and evaluation
  • Mission

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS

  • Present and engaged
  • Committee involvement
  • Individual give/get level (with personally meaningful financial contribution)
  • Open personal and professional networks

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BRAINSTORM

How can we better encourage positive board behaviors and hold directors accountable?

IN SMALL GROUPS, IDENTIFY AS MANY ANSWERS AS POSSIBLE.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

BOARD CONTRACTS BOARD REPORT CARDS CODE OF CONDUCT

Codify the specific expectations of the directors and have each individual sign a board contract at the beginning of the term. At the end of every term, have each director complete a self-assessment evaluating his/her ability to fulfill the board contract. Have each director anonymously complete peer assessments of the other directors. Create a set of defined meeting norms that govern all board meetings. Appoint a Sergeant at Arms to hold the group accountable.

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THEORY IN ACTION

SAN CARLOS CHARTER LEARNING CENTER

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Q & A

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Slept through the session? Don’t worry. Here’s your cheat sheet.

KNOW YOUR BOARD TYPE

It’s absolutely critical to know whether you need a founding board, a working board, or a governing board. Embrace transition phases from one board type to the next.

SET CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

Identify exactly what your board needs and what is expected of everyone.

HOLD EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE

It’s a slippery slope, so use tools like board contracts, board report cards, and codes of conduct to keep everyone aligned and focused.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

JONATHAN KAUFMAN, THIRD PLATEAU

Co-Founder & Principal Email: jonathan@thirdplateau.com Website: www.thirdplateau.com Twitter: @thirdplateau

PETER LAUB, EDTEC

Executive VP & Chief Client Services Officer Email: peter@edtec.com Website: www.edtec.com Twitter: @EdTecConnect

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MATT KOWITT, SAN CARLOS CHARTER LEARNING CENTER

Board Chair Email: mkowitt@gmail.com Website: www.scclc.net