IASB Convention 2024: Full Schedule

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9:00am CST

Ready, Set, Govern! New Board Member Onboarding Workshop

Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST

Room 307, Level 3

CALLING ALL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS! Whether you are newly appointed, missed your chance to take it, or would just like a refresh, don’t miss out on Ready, Set, Govern! as a Pre-Convention workshop on Nov. 20. from 9–11:30 a.m. Here’s what you can expect from READY, SET, GOVERN!

Understanding Governance & Management Roles—What is a governance role and how do I get some? Not a simple task, but as a board member you will be setting direction and have ongoing oversight of the district from the 30,000-foot level! We will talk through fundamental board responsibilities and provide a framework for learning critical information. Identifying and differentiating the governance work of the board and the management work of the superintendent isn’t always easy. We will talk through how important all the work is and how the board sets direction and then passes that on to the superintendent for implementation.
Learning Your Legal Role in Meetings & Board Policy—The work of the board occurs in meetings when the board is together. We will talk about best practices, as well as about transparency laws to ensure the board provides public access to meetings and allows the public to hear the deliberation of the board. As you learn about your legal responsibilities, you will also learn more about the important role board policy plays in decision-making at the table. 
Addressing Concerns & Complaints with Staff & the Public—From time-to-time board members may hear from staff or from members of the public with concerns or complaints. While board members may feel obligated to find an answer to every question or issue, that isn’t always necessary. Districts have policies around how communication with staff and the public work best, and those policies are often stated as chain of command. This is never meant to be a barrier to conversation, but rather a model of governance and the best way to help a staff member or a member of the public. You will have an opportunity to practice answering some sticky questions while following board policy and helping your public to better understand your governance role.

Special thanks to Hoglund Bus Company for sponsoring the Ready, Set, Govern! workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show.

Presenters

Lou Ann Gvist

Board Development Director, IASB

Lou Ann Gvist has been a Board Development Director for the Iowa Association of School Boards since 2004. In her role, Lou Ann designs curriculum content and facilitator guides that serve as the foundation for her to facilitate workshops with board and superintendent teams on requested... Read More →

Tammi Drawbaugh

Board Development Director, IASB

Tammi Drawbaugh has been a Board Development Director at the Iowa Association of School Boards since 2021. In her role, Tammi designs curriculum content and facilitator guides that serve as the foundation for her to facilitate workshops with board and superintendent teams on requested... Read More →

Sponsors

Hoglund Bus Company

Hoglund Bus Company proudly sponsors the Ready, Set, Govern! workshop at the 79th IASB Annual Convention & Trade Show. Hoglund Bus Co., a division of North Central International, LLC, is a full-service dealership with four locations to serve you. We carry an extensive inventory of new and used IC and Collins school buses, as well as BraunAbility, Champion Bus, Collins Bus, Glaval Bus, MobilityTrans, Prime-Time a... Read More →

Wednesday November 20, 2024 9:00am - 11:30am CST
Room 307, Level 3 Iowa Events Center

Pre-Convention Workshop

Track New Board Member