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School board relations

If you’re a student, it pays to be on this district’s school board

Micah Ward -
The Palm Springs Unified School District became the first in the Coachella Valley to pay its student board members. They're earning nearly $300 a month to participate in district-level discussions, an initiative Superintendent Tony Signoret says is encouraging civic engagement and leadership.

School boarding meetings: How much time is devoted STEM?

Micah Ward -
In some states, nearly half of district school boards prioritized STEM/STEAM-related topics, new Burbio data suggests.

School boards: The four keywords that keep coming up in the biggest districts

Matt Zalaznick -
Do school boards share the priorities of their district's superintendents? Do they share the same priorities across the country? Burbio has been providing regular updates on the hot-button topics that are priorities at meetings right now.

Setbacks and new directions: How school board elections played out last week

Micah Ward -
Motivated by some of the most pressing issues among parents, like book bans, classroom conversation and instruction, this week was an opportunity for many to take hold of leadership roles in their communities and spark change.

How strategic plan goals vary in urban, rural and suburban school districts

Matt Zalaznick -
See which strategic plan priorities are most prominent in rural school districts and which get more attention in urban and suburban systems.

4 mistakes that can derail a superintendent’s relationship with their school board

Matt Zalaznick -
An effective way to prevent disruptions is for superintendents and school boards to strike "social contracts" that cover everyone's commitments, how conflicts will be resolved and how the superintendent and members expect to be treated, among other issues.

Get on board: How to strive for no surprises in school board relations

Matt Zalaznick -
Superintendents should develop a comprehensive school board communication plan, establish a shared vision and not try to solve every problem on their own.

Get on Board: How 2 superintendents reach out to school board candidates

Matt Zalaznick -
District Administration's "Get on Board" series allows superintendents and other experts to share ideas for creating and maintaining productive relationships with school board members. 

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