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Being an effective school
director
Each school board
member brings his or her own style of leadership to school board
service. While there is no "ideal" working style, there are
certain basic characteristics that contribute to successful school board
service. Effective school board members:
- Have a sincere
interest in public education and a commitment to improving student
learning
- Know and
understand the important contribution of public education to our
democratic society
- Are forward
thinking and bring creative solutions and approaches to education
- Bring a broad
base of knowledge and experience
- Understand that
education is complex
- Are respected
and involved in their communities
- Listen and
consider opposing views before making decisions
- Are willing to
invest the many hours necessary to meet the responsibilities of board
service
- Serve
unselfishly to benefit the whole community
- Respect
associates and the group decisions of the board
- Understand their
authority and responsibility
- Honor and
respect diverse cultures, abilities, learning styles and human needs
- Engage in
professional development programs to expand knowledge of education and
strengthen governance and leadership skills
- Are strong
advocates for the education of all children in the state
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Running for
school board >>
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 Resources
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Video: WSSDA School Board Candidate Workshop
(Streaming video from TVW,
the state's public affairs network)
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Candidates' Guide to Serving on
Your Local School Board
(PDF – 2-Page Color Handout)
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Candidates' Guide to Serving on
Your Local School Board
(PDF – 2-Page Black & White
Handout)
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Serving on Your Local School Board:
A Guide to Effective Leadership
(PDF – 52-Page Manual)
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Serving on Your Local School Board Slide Presentation
(PDF/PowerPoint – 47 slides)
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Washington School Board Standards
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About WSSDA
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