Sentences with phrase «with school board governance»

To be honest, I didn't read through most of what he sent because it was dense with school board governance issues that I didn't understand.

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In Waldorf schools, there are many variations of governance models with most following a variation on the cooperative board model.

Back in 2001, the Partnership for New York City worked closely with legislative leaders to design the laws that replaced a dysfunctional and highly politicized system of central and community school boards with a governance system that holds the Mayor accountable for running the city schools.

The model of hospital administration in this publication actually has lots of semblance with contemporary models in the US, UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and Canada where there is a board of directors / governors with a Chairman (does not have to be a Medical Doctor), a CEO / President / Hospital administrator (does not have to be a Medical Doctor) and a CMD / MD / CMO / Executive director medical services etc (Is ALWAYS a Medical Doctor — different names but similar portfolio — In Nigeria we always look up to these countries for direction with respect to global best practices so I do not understand what the commentator code - named afam6nr means by «Obviously, this writer has not attended any Business School Training and has no knowledge of Business Administration» — My advice to afam6nr is to do a little study of the different heath system of the world (specifically regarding corporate governance, organisation and administration of tertiary hospitals) and after this little research come back and comment on his findings!

The current wave of innovation in charter schools differs from earlier reforms by focusing on governance, with charter schools freeing educators from oversight by elec ted school boards.

About two dozen boards — not quite half of the charter - school boards in D.C. — already contract with CBP, paying up to $ 15,000 a year for CBP's matchmaking services, governance workshops, personal coach, and help with such problems as how to «pre-plan» a school leader's succession or how to move board paperwork online.

Second, in deciding policies, schools are accountable for democratic and public deliberations; even with recent revelations of corrupt practices among CEOs and boards of directors and meltdowns in the mortgage lending community, minimal public oversight of corporate governance currently exists.

For school - board leaders and others charged with implementing those man - dates at the district level, the legislative activism has renewed an old debate over the governance of public education and the degree to which the tradition of «local control» is being eroded.

NSBA continues to work closely with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to advocate for a final education bill that underscores the importance of local governance and community ownership, so that our nation's 90,000 school board members will be better positioned to offer all students a world - class public education.

Examples of effective board reporting from school leaders and business directors will be highlighted, and participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences with data - driven governance.

NSBA is committed to equity and excellence in public education through school board governance, and with the onset of a new administration and a new Congress, will amplify the voice of 90,000 school board members across the country, to maintain and strengthen the ability of local districts and school boards to act in the best interests of students, parents, and communities.

This document contains a brief, tailored overview of The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-- the 114th Congress's effort to update the antiquated NCLB — for school board members with key information (e.g., effective date of existing waiver terminations) about how Congress has overhauled the law in favor of restoring local governance and community leadership in public education.

The heart of our strategic partnership with our state school boards associations is providing services, guidance, and national leadership that enables effective local governance and assists school boards in delivering public education excellence.

«America's 90,000 school board members seek a modernized ESEA that supports strong local governance and provides states, school districts and local communities with the flexibility needed to equip public school students with the tools they need to success succeed in both local and global economies.»

They struggle with the public's lack of understanding regarding their local school board's purpose, but maintain the public's support for local education governance.

The Effective School Governance Award provides schools with a framework to develop and demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of their governing board.

«NSBA applauds lawmakers in the House and Senate for their commitment to passing a modernized law that preserves important federal cornerstones, such as equity and excellence, while establishing a «new federalism» in education policy — upholding local governance and creating a new federal - state - local partnership to ensure that states and local school board members are better positioned to provide all students with a world class public education,» stated Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director of the National School Boards Associschool board members are better positioned to provide all students with a world class public education,» stated Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director of the National School Boards AssociSchool Boards Association.

In its June 2 meeting, the Utah State Board of Education: Discussed the progress of public schools and education governance with Gov. Gary R. Herbert.

Thomas J. Gentzel, executive director, National School Boards Association: «Our nation's 90,000 school board members stand together with educators, principals, superintendents, chief state school officers, parents and school business officials to call upon lawmakers to end years of uncertainty and send a final education bill that restores local governance and community ownership to the president's desk by the end of thisSchool Boards Association: «Our nation's 90,000 school board members stand together with educators, principals, superintendents, chief state school officers, parents and school business officials to call upon lawmakers to end years of uncertainty and send a final education bill that restores local governance and community ownership to the president's desk by the end of thisschool board members stand together with educators, principals, superintendents, chief state school officers, parents and school business officials to call upon lawmakers to end years of uncertainty and send a final education bill that restores local governance and community ownership to the president's desk by the end of thisschool officers, parents and school business officials to call upon lawmakers to end years of uncertainty and send a final education bill that restores local governance and community ownership to the president's desk by the end of thisschool business officials to call upon lawmakers to end years of uncertainty and send a final education bill that restores local governance and community ownership to the president's desk by the end of this year.

The next day, Saturday, July 14, will feature the Summer Leadership Institute with governance tracks for new and experienced school board members.

While districts under control of mayors such as New York City and Chicago can count on the considerable political heft of municipal chief executives (and in the case of the Big Apple, the wallet of Mayor Michael Bloomberg) to beat back traditionalists in Albany and Springfield, districts with traditional school board governance structures often have few tools at their disposal against NEA and AFT locals with waning - but - still - more considerable political influence in statehouse corridors.

«NSBA applauds lawmakers for restoring local governance and working with our public education stakeholders to end the prescriptive requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act — strengthening the ability of states and local school board members to act in the best interests of students, parents, and local communities,» said Gentzel.

Working in partnership with state associations, for example, NSBA recently launched two initiatives to support school boards: an update of its school governance guide, the «Key Work of School Boards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scschool boards: an update of its school governance guide, the «Key Work of School Boards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scboards: an update of its school governance guide, the «Key Work of School Boards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scschool governance guide, the «Key Work of School Boards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scSchool Boards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scBoards,» and a «Leading the Change Toolkit» to guide school boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scschool boards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing scboards» efforts to turn around chronically low - performing schools.

The National Connection Resource Center provides nationally developed summaries and tools that inform and equip school boards with promising practices in school governance and leadership.

GCSA ANALYSIS: If approved, Senate Bill 353 reduces the required annual governance training for charter school board members with one or more years of service from 9 hours to 6 hours.

Boards struggling to find candidates to interview should try Inspiring Governance, a free online service that connects schools and trusts with skilled, interested volunteers.

The influence of AFT and NEA locals on the election of school board members also means constant (and often, losing) battles with governance; it's why school superintendents generally last less than three years on the job.

Managing Director, Knowledge Management 415-534-8130 [email protected] Alice provides charter school leaders with information and training on all charter school issues, including finance, board governance, petition writing, curriculum and facilities.

Freed from burdens like fundraising, our partner boards can focus on governance and oversight... NHA and its partner schools comply fully with state and federal laws, authorizer oversight requirements and education department regulations — including everything related to transparency.»)

«The National Charter Schools Institute is doing some of the best work in the country with respect to board governance.»

Provide members with a strong collective voice and support local school board governance through professional development, advocacy and member services.

Ultimate decisions regarding appropriate policy or school governance interventions to address instructional and operational issues should remain with local school boards, as made in collaboration with parents and the local community.

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The lawsuit comes as the school community grapples with changing leadership, financial concerns, divisions among parents regarding the course of the school and questions about the board's governance.

Ongoing community engagement, thoughtful school board governance, a community ecosystem of support and accountability along with great leadership over several election cycles are the necessary ingredients for the improvement of the district.

The Democracy Prep Public Schools Board of Trustees provides guidance and governance to Democracy Prep Public Schools and is made up of individuals with unparalleled commitment to the mission of Democracy Prep.

Working with diverse populations from coast to coast, and from our southern to northern borders, it is this passion for commitment that makes Treviño an effective leader and one of the country's leading trainers and teachers in the areas of effective school board governance, urban education, the politics of education, and the foundations of educational leadership.

Public Impact goes on to propose a new model of school governance — Mayoral Academies — in which a mayor - led board of trustees would contract with high - quality school providers to open new, regional public schools.

«Their leadership on the Local School Board Governance and Flexibility Act and the ESEA reauthorization amendment are extremely important to public school leaders across the country who deal daily with federal regulations that hinder their abilities to improve student achievSchool Board Governance and Flexibility Act and the ESEA reauthorization amendment are extremely important to public school leaders across the country who deal daily with federal regulations that hinder their abilities to improve student achievschool leaders across the country who deal daily with federal regulations that hinder their abilities to improve student achievement.

In public charter schools, an organizer would enter into a performance - based contract, or charter, with an oversight board or entity that spells out the school's governance, funding, accountability and flexibility.

The National School Boards Association (NSBA), working with and through our state associations to represent more than 90,000 local school board members, advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board goverSchool Boards Association (NSBA), working with and through our state associations to represent more than 90,000 local school board members, advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board goverschool board members, advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board goverschool board governance.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

UPDATED with email to Hartford Board of Education from Lakeisha McFarland (Clark PTO President and School Governance Council member)

She said, «Governance efficacy strengthens school holding power when administrative and supervisory personnel have the capacity to deliver quality educational services to all students, along with the policymaking and pro-active support of a school board to hold on to every student.»

In April 2012, the OUSD school board passed a School Governance Policy in alignment with the values and goals of the «All Kids» camschool board passed a School Governance Policy in alignment with the values and goals of the «All Kids» camSchool Governance Policy in alignment with the values and goals of the «All Kids» campaign.

In accordance with these provisions, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is empowered to establish rules for its own governance.

«Given the reemergence of poor governance practices coupled with new evidence of troubling decisions made by the school's board of trustees, placing the school on probation signals my deep concerns about the viability of the school under its current governing board,» Wulfson wrote.

Togneri and Anderson (2003) associate more successful districts with school boards that have adopted a policy governance role that emphasizes policy development, goal and standards setting, strategic planning and monitoring of system / school progress in relation to district plans, priorities and accountability systems.

They also worked with their school boards to increase their comfort and effectiveness in using data for policy development and governance.

Contracts between boards of education and not - for - profit educational management organizations... the local or regional board of education for a school participating in the commissioner's network of schools, as described in section 10 - 223h, that is implementing a turnaround plan that assigns the management, administration or governance of such school to a not - for - profit educational management organization, as defined in section 10 - 223h, shall include in each contract with such approved not - for - profit educational management organization a requirement that such not - for - profit educational management organization annually submit to the Commissioner of Education, and make publicly available, a report on the operations of such school...»