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The 3 “R’s”: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships

Think of this DVD as “boardmanship 101.” It contains all the basic information on the roles and responsibilities boards have that all members should be aware of.  Chapters include policies and procedures, public complaints, self-assessment, executive session, budgeting, and more.

 

The companion to this DVD is the all new 2008 VSBA Resource Directory.  The Directory contains over 130 pages of up-to-date information on the roles, responsibilities, procedures, and techniques for operating a school district that every board member should know.  The Directory is a clear and concise manual that covers topics such as board standards, preparing for negotiations, Vermont’s open meeting law, reaching consensus, and more.  Order the DVD for $20 and the Resource Directory for $15 more.

 

 

 

School Governance & Enrollment

This DVD helps boards plan for the long-term management of their district.  It reviews all the governance options that are available to districts, including the formation of union school districts, tuitioning students, etc. The video extensively describes recent governance changes contemplated and completed by districts around Vermont. It also demonstrates a clear and useful method for districts to engage in demographic planning by examining birth rates and estimating future school populations for the purpose of governance planning.

 

Other School Board Professional Development DVDs available:

* Passing the School Budget

* Conducting Board Hearings

* School Finance

* Superintendent Evaluation