Finding School Board Candidates

Post-Secondary45 min

Learning Objective

I can develop a strong recruitment plan for a school board, including strategies for attracting diverse candidates.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A school board has a governance committee tasked with recruiting two new members. Describe the steps the committee should take in its first meeting to begin developing a recruitment plan, including how to assess the current board's composition. A school board recruitment committee needs to generate a list of potential candidates. Describe three specific strategies the committee could use to brainstorm candidates, including how to attract diverse individuals. A school board recruitment committee has identified several potential candidates. Explain how the committee should evaluate these candidates to determine who best fits the board's needs, including how to ensure the board reflects the community's diversity.

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