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How to Keep Your Board Members Engaged

“Board engagement consistently has become one of our primary challenges,” says one board member. We conducted a survey of our members — thousands of charter school board members, CEOs, and…
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Year-Round Charter School Leader Support & Evaluation

Having worked with over 500 charter school boards, here at BoardOnTrack we know that the most effective charter school organizations have a strong partnership between the Board and their CEO…
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What Skills Are Needed on a Charter School Board?

As you recruit board members, whether for a founding board or as you scale, it’s vital to assess the needs of the organization. The skills of the charter school board…
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Who Should Serve On Your Board

We often get questions about whether or not a CEO or founding leader should serve on the board after they leave their position, or if a student is a good…
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Avoid The Top 10 Mistakes Made When Setting Goals

What are the common mistakes boards make when creating board goals? We’ve seen them all. Below we to show you how to keep from making these 10 most common mistakes.…
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Calendar Updates to Keep Your Board On Track

Our members know we are constantly refreshing our platform to better support them. In an effort to keep you organized, we’ve updated the calendar on your dashboard. Updated Meetings List…
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GOVERNANCE IS A TEAM SPORT

Has your board wrestled with the questions of what makes for an effective board trustee, or committee chair? Are you uncertain whether you all have the same understanding of the…
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What Are Board Goals?

Board goals define how the board will add value to the organization this year. They’re the mutually agreed upon priorities that outline what will be accomplished, by when, and by…
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Brown Act: How One California Charter School Maintains Board Transparency

A Dedicated Educator Leading a Growing California Charter School From childhood, Frances dreamed of making a difference as a teacher in her East San Jose neighborhood. That dream propelled her…
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Your Board’s Goals Are Your GPS To Success

To drive exceptional results for kids, your organization needs an exceptional board. Exceptional boards define their priorities clearly, in line with the organization’s priorities. But, the most successful boards don’t…