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Introduction to School Board Service - CBA101 (6 units)
This introductory course to school governance covers topics such as visionary leadership, communication skills, meeting management, roles and responsibilities and decision making. Every new board member should consider taking this course for a great overview of school board leadership.
n/a
Online
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lawrence
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
8:30 AM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
12:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
Policy - CBA102 (3 units)
This class is designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge for establishing policy. You will learn how to identify common policy errors, develop procedures, oversee policy and use the Policymaker's Checklist.
n/a
Online
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lawrence
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
School Finance & School Budget - CBA103 (3 units)
The first portion of this class deals with the current State School Aid Act and its importance to and future impact on local boards of education. The second portion explores development and monitoring phases of a local district's budget, and includes some of the pitfalls that board members might face.
n/a
Online
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lansing
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lawrence
Basic School Law - CBA104 (3 units)
The school law class gives board members an overview of the school code governing Michigan school districts. Important issues like general liability, conflict of interest, administrators' contracts and current trends and controversies in school law are covered.
n/a
Online
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Clare
Curriculum & Instruction - CBA105 (3 units)
The forces that drive changes in curriculum, instruction and assessment in schools are here in the form of global competition and an education gap never before seen in the United States. This introductory course will provide board members with an understanding of the changing world, components of an effective curriculum delivery system, and the board's role in curriculum, instruction and assessment in order to enable student achievement.
n/a
Online
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lansing
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Community Relations Leadership - CBA106 (3 units)
Learn the basics of building strong community support for schools and education. The focus is on generating enthusiasm for public education and transforming it into positive community involvement. Assess the image of your board/district, explore techniques for overcoming a negative image, identify internal and external publics and develop communication strategies for targeted groups.
n/a
Online
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saginaw
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Labor Relations - CBA107 (3 units)
Board members will become acquainted with the nature and language of labor relations and public schools. The relationship of the Public Employee’s Relation Act to the Michigan Employment Relation Commission will be emphasized.
n/a
Online
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Clare
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Navigating the Legislative Process - CBA108 (3 units)
In this class, participants will get a detailed account of the legislative process, learn lobbying techniques and get an overview of current legislative issues. Upon completion, board members will be ready and able to take legislative advocacy into their own hands and embrace the role of citizen lobbyist.
n/a
Online
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Howell
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Board Governance for Data Informed Decision Making - CBA109 (3 units)
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Education leaders are inundated with new mandates, reporting requirements and unprecedented pressures to significantly elevate student achievement. In order to effectively measure school district success, data must drive how boards of education make decisions. Data can be found virtually everywhere, but accessing the right data, understanding how to use it and supporting their administration are big uncertainties facing boards members. This introductory course will provide board members with clarification about the different types of data for the strategic, tactical, administrative and operational roles of boards and districts.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
Capital Planning for Your District - CBA213 (3 units)
School board members will acquire an understanding of their role in the various phases of building and renovating school facilities. You will gain a greater understanding of the election process including conducting community surveys and encouraging community engagement and learning more about facility review, the election cycle, investment needs and the construction phase.
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Open Meetings Act - CBA214 (3 units)
What are all the aspects of the Michigan Open Meetings Act? Is your board in full compliance? What are the latest Attorney General opinions and how do they affect your governance roles? This three-hour discussion/Q & A will explore these and other areas.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Howell
Advanced Finance - CBA215 (3 units)
Find out about the standards and benchmarks used in both the private and public sectors for fiscal soundness. Learn some of the financial and non-financial indicators of an economically sound school system and some of the different criteria national rating agencies use when establishing a district’s credit rating.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Parliamentary Procedure for Board Members - CBA223 (3 units)
Learn from an experienced parliamentarian the best way to conduct your board meetings and still comply with Michigan law—what to do and not to do in board meetings. If your board says it uses Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary procedure, this is the class to actually learn how and get all of your questions answered.
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Succession Planning - CBA224 (3 units)
When your superintendent leaves, will your board face a leadership vacuum or will you have a succession plan in place? This highly interactive class will provide board members with the tools to plan and prepare for a change in superintendents and specifically address three different situations: the unexpected emergency, the transitional situation and the anticipation of a change.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Exercising Political Judgment - CBA226 (3 units)
What options exist for making difficult decisions when there is no easy answer? What strategies are effective for navigating today's political environment? What political skills are needed to cope with the conflicting requirements of multiple constituencies? Explore these questions in a highly interactive session.
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Ethical Challenges - CBA227 (3 units)
This class will explore the ethical conduct required of board members who serve local communities through an interactive session using case studies and small group discussions. The class will review the MASB booklet, A Code of Ethical Relationships (provided), and discuss the implications the code has for board members and superintendents.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Communicating Effectively in Difficult Times - CBA232 (3 units)
Learn practical, research-based ways to communicate effectively with parents, community groups, the media and others in times of stress or controversy. This class will help you address the real questions, often unspoken, on the minds of people in your school community so that the message received by the listener was the one you intended to send. You will have a chance to develop and test your responses to the difficult questions you face in your own district.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Clare
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
Using Persuasive Skills to Reach Consensus - CBA234 (3 units)
Consensus building uses collaboration to problem solve and make decisions. In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about how you as a board member can improve the decision making process of your board. As a board member you have the responsibility to be a leader for your constituents when decisions are made. This course will help participants reach consensus and make decisions that will be supported by all board members and the stakeholders in your district. The process of building consensus before voting can bring far greater success than just voting. Learn the persuasive skills necessary to influence voting in a positive way.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Superintendent Selection - CBA240 (3 units)
The selection of a new superintendent is the most important decision that a board must face. This CBA class will focus on the process and elements necessary to complete a timely and professional search and selection. We will discuss the pro's and con's of a district doing its own search as well as explore the traits you should expect from a search consultant assisting you with the process. In addition, we will examine the current trends in model employment contracts and salary expectations. The primary goal is to assist you in developing an individualized process that will produce the best match for your district's needs.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Experience-Based Interviewing - CBA242 (3 units)
Experience-based interviewing is a research proven method of employee selection that helps predict which candidates will be high performers. It is now being offered as an option to boards engaged in MASB superintendent searches. Participants in CBA 242 will learn the principles of experience-based interviewing and practice question writing, interviewing skills and scoring procedures.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
Advanced Community Relations - CBA246 (3 units)
Shaping public opinion for the public schools requires “active advocacy” on the part of school board members. Learn new communication strategies for influencing public opinion and gathering community input in your school district.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Marquette
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
Advanced Curriculum - CBA247 (3 units)
Grade Level Content Expectations, School Improvement Framework, Education Yes!, tougher graduation requirements, No Child Left Behind, and new Michigan assessment programs! What's a board member to do? Advanced Curriculum will provide information on the latest state and federal mandates as well as a detailed look at school district practices and policies that drive student achievement. This class will outline what a board member should know and be able to do related to curriculum issues as well as provide board members with suggestions for board policies about curriculum, assessment and instruction.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
Teambuilding - CBA248 (3 units)
Teambuilding focuses on boards working together effectively to achieve common goals. Topics include characteristics of effective board teams, group dynamics, identifying individual board behavior styles of each member and learning how to use this awareness to build teamwork, communication skills for team members and for handling conflict.
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Facility Planning for Technology - CBA249 (3 units)
This course is designed to inform school board members of the planning steps that are necessary to integrate modern technologies into new K-12 facilities as well as how to retrofit existing facilities. Content will include how to deliver video, voice and data communications to your schools and classrooms. If you’re considering new technology for your district, you won’t want to miss this class!
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
District Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting - CBA251 (3 units)
One of the major responsibilities of a board of education is setting strategic direction and developing goals for their district. This interactive class describes a process that includes an analysis of the district environment, community and staff input, and essential district data that’s at the core of a successful, functional strategic plan. Learn the board's role in goal-setting, the best approach for planning, how to identify key issues, trends and forces impacting school districts, how to develop goals and key indicators to assess progress, and why they are essential for accountability.
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Marquette
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Media Relations - CBA252 (3 units)
Learn the how-to’s and what-to’s of media relations in this course. Understand the basics of working with the media and methods to help school board members get their message out.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lawrence
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Board Operating Procedures - CBA253 (3 units)
Ever wondered about those "unwritten" rules that govern board service in your district? How are these rules created? Who knows about them? This class will help change those "unwritten" rules into a set of team operating procedures for your district. Learn the steps to develop procedures, the difference between procedures and policies, and the benefits of having written procedures for board operations.
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
Shifts Happen! Change & Transition: Managing People & Issues - CBA254 (3 units)
Participants will learn the difference between change and transition, understand three stages of transition that people go through when experiencing change and learn strategies for support at each stage of the transition.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Culturally Competent Leaders - CBA255 (3 units)
As Michigan becomes more culturally and ethnically diverse, attention must be paid to the critical gap that exists in the education of students from racial and ethnic minority groups.
The Culturally Competent Leaders Class will help school board members with concrete strategies to connect cultural competence to the mission of schools; to provide high quality education for all students and close achievement gaps. Participants will acquire new skills, tools, and perspectives aimed at meeting challenges associated with multicultural issues.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Decision Making/Problem Solving - CBA256 (3 units)
This session will acquaint board members with the dynamics of group decision making and introduce the decision making/problem-solving model. By understanding the conditions needed for effective decision making and by employing tools and strategies necessary for solving problems, board members will return to their districts equipped with the skills and knowledge required to make effective decisions.
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Conflict Resolution - Techniques for School Boards - CBA258 (3 units)
Conflict is a natural and necessary part of communication and interaction. At the board level it is even more challenging to learn to deal with conflict in a constructive and productive way within the public arena. Learn to recognize conflict and come to understand your own style and learn to identify conflict resolution styles of others. Participants will explore two specific areas of conflicts: (a) conflict among board members (and the public) and (b) conflict between the board and superintendent.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Marquette
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
Creating Trust: Key Ingredient in School Improvement - CBA259 (3 units)
Strong bonds of trust among members of the school community are essential for districts interested in improving. Research shows that schools reporting strong trust links across the organization were three times more likely to report improvements in math and reading scores. Building trusting ties among school boards, parents, administrators, teachers and students will be the focus of this session. Roadblocks to building and maintaining trust in schools will be addressed as well as specific strategies to develop trust between and among groups.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
Public Speaking Skills (limited to 16) - CBA260 (3 units)
This class focuses on effective oral communication for school leaders. Learn to speak with confidence and to use persuasive communication techniques to express leadership. Discover how your background and life experiences can help you relate to your audience and establish your credibility. Practice and receive feedback in a safe and comfortable environment.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Advocacy for Public Education - CBA261 (3 units)
Hone your skills as an advocate for public education in a nuts-and-bolts session on three critical skills: writing letters-to-the-editor; crafting key messages and sound bites; and participating in editorial boards and public forums.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
Spokesperson Training (limited to 16) - CBA262 (3 units)
A reporter is looking for you…what are you going to say when the camera turns on, or a microphone is stuck in your face? Preparing for successful media interviews and learning how to state your message effectively will be covered. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and reporters’ traps. Develop usable sound bites on key issues in public education. ($5 video fee )
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
Focusing on Feedback - CBA263 (3 units)
As a result of taking this course, board members will have a better understanding of and appreciation for the important part of communication we term "feedback.” The course focuses on both formal and informal feedback. It discusses ways to gain feedback, what feedback is appropriate, how to determine the validity of feedback and how to use feedback to better reflect community views.
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
Shaping Public Opinion About Public Education - CBA264 (3 units)
Explore the process of opinion formation, and learn how you and other school leaders can influence public confidence in public schools. This “advocacy skills” class takes you to the heart of perception, trust and credibility issues, giving you tools to build community involvement and lasting support for your school programs and reforms.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Student Achievement & District Accountability - CBA267 (3 units)
This course provides school board members a grounding in the issues related to raising student achievement including vision, setting standards and implementing appropriate testing. It also offers guidance in how local boards can define achievement and measures school quality to meet the needs of their own communities.
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Leadership Styles - CBA268 (3 units)
Research shows that people fall into four distinct personality types, each with different strengths and needs. By learning the characteristics of each, board members will be able to enhance their ability to work as an effective leadership team, and develop techniques to improve communication and reduce conflict.
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Board Self-Evaluation for Continuous Improvement - CBA274 (3 units)
This class offers board members practical experience in understanding the process of board self-assessment, and how it can be used to improve the board’s functions and relationships. Learn about the various assessment tools, the benefits of board self-assessment, when to conduct a board self-assessment and the mistakes to avoid when doing self-assessments.
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
Dealing with Difficult People - CBA278 (3 units)
Dealing with difficult people is a time and energy drain we’d all like to avoid. However, as a school board member, you often must deal with difficult people as part of your day-to-day responsibilities. Learn some effective strategies and practical ideas on how to communicate with and handle even the most difficult person.
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Focus on Bargaining - CBA284 (3 units)
This course will include a summary of bargaining strategies that will help districts to prepare for negotiations. We will explore the role of the chief negotiator and the key responsibilities the chief negotiator must assume.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
How to Survive Budget Shortfalls - CBA287 (3 units)
Show me the money. It seems there is never enough to meet all the student and school district needs. This course will help board members better understand the budget development process and budgeting during tough economic times. Specifics will be addressed including the budget as a dynamic planning tool, utilizing program budgeting in allocating available resources, staff and board member involvement in the budget development process, options for reducing costs and securing additional revenues, group sharing, “your” budget stories and needs. (Bring a copy of your school district’s budget).
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Advanced School Law - CBA290 (3 units)
The Advanced School Law class offers board members the opportunity to review specific laws and legal issues relating to school districts. The Revised School Code will be discussed in detail along with other school law topics such as tenure, student records, constitutional rights of students and church and state.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ithaca
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Civility-A Tool for Conflict Management - CBA294 (3 units)
Problems confront school district leaders on a regular basis. How you deal with disagreements, conflicting interests and problems defines your commitment to civility. Board members need to model how they want their organization to operate and how all members of the school community react to one another. This class will offer insights on ways to deal with conflict at all levels in a civilized manner, which can lead to more effective boardsmanship and improved student achievement.
There are no classes scheduled at this time, please contact MASB if your district is interested in offering this course.
Advanced Leadership Part 1 - CBA295 (3 units)
The Advanced Leadership class is a two-part, activity-based program designed to enhance board members’ understanding and practice of the principles of effective governance. Issues such as productive decision making, self-evaluation, dealing with pressure groups and principles of effective planning for student achievement will be addressed at the level of sophistication to meet the needs of more veteran board members. You will leave with a portfolio filled with tips, techniques and tools to immediately apply in your districts. This is a class that would be equally valuable to superintendents. Come as a team! Included in price is NSBA’s The Key Work of School Boards Guidebook.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
Advanced Leadership Part 2 - CBA296 (3 units)
The Advanced Leadership class is a two-part, activity-based program designed to enhance board members’ understanding and practice of the principles of effective governance. Issues such as productive decision making, self-evaluation, dealing with pressure groups and principles of effective planning for student achievement will be addressed at the level of sophistication to meet the needs of more veteran board members. You will leave with a portfolio filled with tips, techniques and tools to immediately apply in your districts. This is a class that would be equally valuable to superintendents. Come as a team! Included in price is NSBA’s The Key Work of School Boards Guidebook.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Effective Board Meetings - CBA297 (3 units)
Have you ever thought to yourself that some of your board meetings could run much more effectively? A chronic complaint of many board members is that meetings are often unproductive, uninspiring and overly time-consuming. This class will introduce you to practical strategies and techniques that will lead to effective and productive meetings. Learn about ways to work with the superintendent, maintain order during public comments, facilitate difficult discussions, plan and prepare for board meetings, work with the media and many other helpful tips.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
Board's Role in Creating High-Performing Schools - CBA298 (3 units)
This class will show how boards can be catalysts for increased student achievement when they develop the capacity of educators to create professional learning communities. It is designed to give participants both a conceptual overview of learning communities and examples of the specific policies and strategies boards can adopt to improve learning for students and adults.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Lawrence
Superintendent Evaluation - CBA300 (3 units)
Evaluating the superintendent is one of the primary functions of the board. Learn the process of evaluating the superintendent, the difference between evaluation tools, analyzing past performance for school improvement and establishing mutual expectations for the board and the superintendent. Using a combination of the board self-evaluation and the superintendent evaluation is a great way to focus on school improvement and goal setting in your district.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
How to Run an Effective School Board Campaign - CBA305 (3 units)
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You’ve been elected before, but are you prepared to run again? Participants in this class will explore ways to run a more effective school board campaign to reach out to their constituents. As ballots become more crowded and issues more contentious, it’s more important than ever that board members are prepared to effectively make their case to the community for re-election. This class will also focus on incorporating technology and social media in your campaigns to reach a broader audience.
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Lansing
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
Anatomy of a School Budget - CBA310 (3 units)
Can schools be run exactly like a business? Learn the process it takes to build a district's educational spending plan from developing priorities and goals to meeting contractual obligation and compliance issues. Participants will learn about financial reporting requirements, grants and categorical programs and discuss budget forecasting and the breakdown of a typical school budget.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Marquette
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
Anatomy of an Audit Report - CBA315 (3 units)
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The financial position of a school district is disclosed annually in a year-end financial report prepared by an independent auditor. The major purpose of this process is to determine if the financial statements submitted for audit have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Learn how to interpret key components of your district’s audit report in order to deepen your understanding of this important financial document that is presented to the public. As the public, legislature and media call for greater accountability and transparency of district finances, this course will help you be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Clare
21st Century Skills to Succeed in a Global Society - CBA320 (3 units)
What skills do our students need to know to be globally competitive? How do students deal with massive amounts of information? This class will take you on an enlightening journey into the world of today's student. Learn how classrooms must become global communication centers and how curriculum must have a perspective based on a global network of people. During this class you will learn that "the real revolution" is not technology; it's the fantastic management of information and relationships.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Board Leadership: Overcoming Obstacles - CBA325 (3 units)
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Difficult times put added stress and pressure on school board members and the leadership team. How do you deal with the changing times? How do we improve communication, trust, and professionalism on our boards? This class will be a chance to talk about those topics. Focus Areas: Board procedures, Role of the board president, Better school board meetings, Trust cycle, role of the Board in district leadership, using board evaluation and superintendent evaluations for leadership improvement.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Lansing
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Marquette
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
3:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Waterford
Legal Issues In Interscholastic Athletics - CBA330 (3 units)
This course will acquaint school board members with the various legal issues a school district must carefully handle in order to operate its athletics program with minimal risk of liability. Among the subjects that will be covered: discipline of school athletes, eligibility rules, personnel issues, drug testing, Title IX, and religious issues.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
The Power of Data: A Tool for Board Members - CBA340 (3 units)
Research shows that high-performing schools have clear academic goals for students that are based on standards, developed from data and used to guide instructional practices. But how can you measure whether the performance policies you approve as a school board member are effective if you don’t look at the numbers? The Power of Data: A Tool for Board Members will take participants on a journey of understanding the role of board members in gathering, analyzing and implementing a data-driven school district by exploring different types of data, how to use data to improve student achievement, the boards’ responsibilities in using data and how they differ from that of superintendents and staff members. Also covered in the class is how to involve and educate parents and community members in these efforts.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saginaw
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Grand Rapids
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lansing
Generational Diversity for School Board Members - CBA350 (3 units)
With four generations currently in the workforce, it's sure to bring challenges and opportunities when dealing with different work ethics, values and needs. Many of the challenges of generational differences are the result of the influences people experienced growing up. This program will help you understand these generational differences and how they impact the board team relationship. It's also important for board members to understand how generational differences impact the way they communicate with parents and community members. Attendees will leave with specific strategies for interacting with four different generations.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Howell
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
12:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Waterford
ISDs/RESAs/RESDs/ESAs: What Can They Do for My District? - CBA360 (3 units)
Intermediate School Districts (ISD), also known as Educational Service Agencies, are key, but sometimes invisible partners with local districts. This class will provide information about the role of the ISD, funding sources and services provided. Learn how your ISD supports the work of your local school district and how to take advantage of the valuable time and money saving programs they offer. ISDs can help you focus more on what matters most-the students. Participants will explore ways ISDs help with consolidation of services and support local districts.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Grand Rapids
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Waterford
Managing a Construction Project - CBA370 (3 units)
Now that the bond campaign has passed, the next step is to organize and manage the construction project. This class will provide board members with practical tips on how to interact with administrators and staff, architect, general contractor or construction manager, and citizen stakeholders. There will be a specific focus on project scope, project oversight, financial accountability, and common mistakes. Participants will be able to apply practical tips learned to either a proposed or current construction project. Participants also will share successful or unsuccessful experiences from a construction project.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Grand Rapids
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lansing
