Do you know that you impact the tone and expectations of the governance team and district as the board president? As a servant leader, the board president has the influence and ability to impact the quality of the board's work which ultimately affects the entire educational system. An effective president does far more than "run the meeting." A board president must keep the board focused on setting district direction; maintain open lines of communication with the superintendent, other board members, and the public; be knowledgeable of legal board requirements; galvanize the board towards collaboration and successful leadership, and much more. This interactive workshop will explore the board president's crucial role and responsibilities, including having productive meetings, managing board ...