Why vote for your board president: The attributes of effective leadership

Have you ever sat in a board meeting where things just… unraveled? The agenda starts strong but quickly goes off track. Conversations drift. Tensions rise.  Voices overlap. And by the end of the meeting, you’re left wondering what was accomplished.Now, here’s the important question: Was that a board problem or a leadership problem?In many cases, it comes down to one critical role: the board president.Today, we’re going to talk about what school boards should be thinking about when electing their board president. Because this decision is about far more than filling a seat. It’s about setting the tone, direction and effectiveness of your entire governance team.HostMark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBAResources (NYSSBA On Board Articles)7 key roles of every board president7 questions board presidents should ask themselvesSchool board vice presidents can be much more than benchwarmersThe role of the school board presidentSchedule 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 Stock media provided by Jeppe Reil/www.pond5.com