{"product_id":"the-school-board-members-guidebook-9781138049437","title":"The School Board Members Guidebook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery student deserves a high-impact, well-qualified, and governance-driven school board. In this helpful book, best-selling authors Ryan Donlan and Todd Whitaker show you as a school board member how to make smart, worthwhile decisions that will lead to positive change in your district. \u003ci\u003eThe School Board Memberâs Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the challenges of making realistic choices that will truly benefit the school and have a lasting impact. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to work and communicate effectively with the superintendent during the year; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to find common ground with colleagues;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to represent the interests and needs of the community at large; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to keep your constituencies focused and informed through strategic planning and structured committee participation; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to host constructive and cordial school board meetings; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to capitalize on individual talents and strengths; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter offers strategies, tips, and sample scenarios. With these resources and the practical advice throughout the book, youâll be able to make a lasting difference in the lives of every student in your district. Youâll be a Difference Maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Difference Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: How to Find Common Ground\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How to Maximize Constituencies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: How to Communicate with and Manage Constituencies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: What Boards of Education Are Really About\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: How Boards Can Govern More Effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Superintendent as Your Shield\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Care and Feeding of Community Members\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Holding Board Meetings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Between Board Meetings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Community Caricatures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Board Professional Development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Starting Undefeated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019452154199,"sku":"9781138049437","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138049437.jpg?v=1750780314","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-school-board-members-guidebook-9781138049437","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}