1. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org The New VSBA Master Training Program Dr. Brenda Tanner

2. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Welcome! In this session you will: –Learn about VSBA’s new Master Board Program –See how the program can provide you with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in governance as a full board –Review the core courses –Provide input on future courses –Understand the procedures for getting started

3. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Continuous Improvement Do you expect your school division to be involved in the process of continuous improvement? Have you identified opportunities for improvement for the board? Do you lead continuous improvement by example?

4. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org A Learning Organization Seek opportunities for improvement “Continuous improvement, practices deliberately and consistently, gives the board leverage to ‘grow’ the school system’s capacity to achieve its mission and goals.” Leading Change: The Case for Continuous Improvement, NSBA

5. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Leadership for Learning Leadership: Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students requires skillful leaders who develop capacity, advocate, and create support systems for professional learning. Leaders throughout the pre-K-12 education community recognize effective professional learning as a key strategy for supporting significant school and school system improvements to increase results for all students. learningforward – Standards for Professional Learning

6. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org A Shared Experience You can never develop common ground with your teammates unless you share common experiences.” John C. Maxwell

7. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org On Your Time – On Your Turf Flexible scheduling In your division According to your needs

8. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Core Courses 3 core courses: Understanding School Boards in a Democracy Building Our Team Improving Communication Each course is 4 hours in length and is designed to be interactive.

9. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Understanding School Boards in a Democracy Foundational course Explores the purpose of the board of education Looks at concept of the “good life” in schools & communities Focuses on values that serve as basis for decision making Discusses skills needed for boards to solve public problems

10. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Building Our Team Second course in the core Identifies characteristics of effective teams Examines board’s style as individual team members Determines factors that influence trust Explores means of increasing Board/team effectiveness

11. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Improving Communication Explores difficulties in and barriers to effective communication Examines essential conditions for effective communication

12. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Participation is Required! Courses are designed to encourage participation Not just a “sit and get” Interaction, discussion, and reflection are required

13. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Future Courses Possible titles: Working with Conflict Improving Board/Superintendent Relations Solving Problems and Making Decisions Connecting with the Community Managing Meetings Planning the Evaluation of the Superintendent Evaluating the Board

14. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Steps in the Process 1.Discuss Master Training Program with board members and superintendent 2.Reach participation agreement (100%) 3.Contact Samantha Staebell at VSBA to schedule workshops

15. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Recognition Boards who complete the 3 core (Level 1) courses of the Master Board Training Program will be recognized at the annual conference and will be awarded certificates of completion. Awards will also be given for the completion of additional training levels.

16. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Contact Information Dr. Brenda Tanner, btanner@vsba.orgbtanner@vsba.org Samantha Staebell, samantha@vsba.orgsamantha@vsba.org

17. VSBA 5K Walk/Run www.vsba.org Questions