Trustee Handbook: A Guide to Effective Governance for Independent School Boards

Fully revised and updated, Trustee Handbook explores a thought-provoking combination of the philosophical and the practical. It provides a detailed overview of all board roles and responsibilities, including: -Organizing the effective board-the latest thinking on creating a structure that is issue-based and flexible -Fulfilling the board's legal and financial duties -Developing and reviewing board policies -Distinguishing between board and staff roles -Assuring the school's financial strength -Relating to major constituencies and stakeholders -Nurturing the special relationship between board and school head