January 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - School Board Governance Retreat

1. Opening Remarks (Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, School Board Chair and David Engstrom, Superintendent)

2. Setting the Stage for Effective Board Governance Professional Development

• Discuss expectations and outcomes
• Overview of terms of engagement

3. Share and Discuss Communication Style Survey Results

• Identify effective communication skills that we will build upon throughout retreat

4. Overview Previous Book Study Sessions - The Governance Core: School Boards, Superintendents, and Schools Working Together

• Review "Unity of Purpose"
• Review Chapters 1 and 2
• Effective Governance Practices During Challenging Times

5. Working as a Team: Board Governance Best Practices

• Characteristics of an effective Team

6. Reflections

7. Adjournment