Essential Work  Tool Kit

This tool kit is adapted from our publication, The Essential Work of Vermont School Boards. The documents and templates included in the tool kit are a distillation of the key references and tasks for good governance in the six main areas of school board work.

Further reading may be found on our Essential Work webpage

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Engage the Community  & Establish a Vision

Adopt Policy

Board & Superintendent Partnership

Develop a Budget &

Assure Financial Oversight

Monitor Progress

Effective & Ethical

Operations