Turning Board Agendas Upside Down August 2012

Why Restructure? Provides more time for planning and generative thinking by board members Decreases time spent on management issues that the board should not be involved with Creates meaningful dialogue and discussion among members Keeps focused on important issues

Change Board Agenda Old Agenda: Approval of the minutes Financial Report Committee Reports Administrator Report Old Business New Business Adjournment New Agenda: Major topic of discussion Review of current goals and strategies Actions for approval Consent items: –Approval of the minutes –Financial Report Adjournment

How it Works A packet of all information should be sent to the Board ahead of the meeting for their review. The meeting starts with a strategy discussion related to a current strategic plan or developing one. Meeting then moves on to allow the management time to provide an update on the progress of goals and actions. Approval of action items that have been discussed previously. End with the “consent” items. These are routine items that should require little discussion and includes board minutes and the financial report.

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