How effective is your board? This question always drives home for people quickly why an annual board assessment is so important. When we travel around the country to talk with…
Supporting and evaluating your chief executive is among the most important functions of any charter school board. The board is responsible for effectively selecting, supporting, and evaluating your charter organization’s…
After-school and out-of-school-time (OST) program directors faced a considerable challenge with changes to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) in July of 2021. GPRA requires that 21st Century Community…
Board goals define the board’s value to the organization each year. They outline what will be accomplished, by when, and by whom. Once you’ve set your board’s strategic goals, you…
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) program awards grants to programs to fund after-school enrichment. Research overwhelmingly shows that after-school support, particularly for underprivileged kids and those who would…
After-school and out-of-school-time (OST) programs offer more than just childcare. Research consistently finds that they promote social skills, bolster students’ connection to school, increase school attendance, improve grades and academic…
Have you scheduled your next CEO evaluation? If not, you’re not alone. Nearly 30% of CEOs report to us that their boards don’t follow a consistent CEO evaluation process. (That’s…
Join us live on Jan. 27 for this free charter school board governance training webinar. Or, register to get the recording as soon as it’s available. Though the specifics vary…
Arguably, a charter school board’s most important role is its partnership with the CEO. It’s up to the board to hire, evaluate, and support the CEO. The start of the…
Whether or not you’re new to charter school governance, you’ve asked this question at some point: What is an “Open Meeting Law”? Or, more likely, you’ve wondered if your charter…
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