1. The First 100 Days: Being Clear about Board Expectations Lou Ann Gvist and Harry Heiligenthal, IASB

2. Key Points A.Establish or confirm priorities for the upcoming school year with the board team B.Get clear on operating procedures (communications, use of policy, uncovering land mines) C.Establish board table meeting and pre- meeting procedures and protocols

3. Key Points D.Foster working together as a team but get to know each board member as an individual E.Recognize the unique responsibilities of the board president and cultivate a working relationship with him or her

4. Scenario – New Superintendent Small Group Discussion

5. Reflection B.Get clear on operating procedures (communications, use of policy, uncovering land mines) C.Establish board table meeting and pre-meeting procedures and protocols D.Foster working as a team together but get to know each board member as an individual E.Recognize the unique responsibilities of the board president and cultivate a working relationship with him or her What is your next step regarding priorities for this year? (Key Point A below) A.Establish and/or confirm priorities for year one with the board team Pick one of Key Points (B – E below) and describe your next step

6. Recommended IASB Resources IASB Website – Sample resources Toolbox Visionary Team Roles and Responsibilities Superintendent Evaluation School Board U At the Board Table

7. Recommended IASB Resources Sample Guiding Questions: Superintendent Evaluation Aligning Priorities and Goals (diagram) Change: “Lessons Learned in Their Own Words”

8. Key Upcoming Learning Opportunities IASB Regional Board Orientation Meetings (15 offerings across the state – boards and superintendents) IASB Convention Wed, Nov 18 Early Bird Sessions Thurs, Nov. 19 Convention Fri, Nov. 20 (AM) Board Leaders & Superintendents

9. “Take A-Ways” Two key ideas