What I Wish I Knew About School Board Service

In this episode of the President's Gavel, we’re talking about something almost every board member thinks at some point: “I wish I had known that when I first started.” We’ll share a few of those lessons—so you can lead with more confidence and maybe help the next new member avoid a few surprises along the way.We’ll talk about early challenges, a few unexpected realities and the kinds of insights that really only come with time—offering guidance to help you and the next generation of board members lead with more confidence and clarity.HostAnn Laszewski, Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBAGuest Mark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBAResourcesNYSSBA’s New Member HandbookNYSSBA’s Onboard New Members GuideNYSSBA’s Effective School Board Meetings FAQNYSSBA’s Executive Session FAQNYSSBA’s Public Comment Session FAQNYSSBA’s Social Media FAQOn Board article: Congratulations on your election! Now whatOn Board article: How to maximize your impact in your first year on the boardOn Board article: Some things that I wish I had known during my first year on the boardSchedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kramek at 518-783-3753 or via email at [email protected]. Have a question about today’s topic? NYSSBA Leadership Development Trainers are here to help! Send you your questions to [email protected]. Stock media provided by www.pond5.com