If your charter school board is preparing for a board retreat, be sure to complete a board assessment in advance. Charter school governance is a high-stakes endeavor. It must be…
We’re often asked whether we offer board coaching and training or board meeting facilitation to charter schools looking to improve their governance capabilities. BoardOnTrack membership gives you access to powerful…
Your charter school board retreat agenda should focus on maintaining and improving your governance capabilities, as well as strategically contributing to your charter school’s success. These important board retreat agenda…
Watch the latest free governance training webinar by BoardOnTrack Watch it Now Watch this free governance training session to prepare to run a successful board retreat (even remotely). We’ll help…
Planning your charter school’s annual board retreat may seem daunting at first. But it’s completely doable. Below, we’ll break down the best practices for you. Ideally, your Governance Committee will…
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…