Finding School Board Candidates

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Objective

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

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

12 questions

1

What are the benefits of using a committee to lead the board recruitment process, rather than the entire board?

2

Describe the key steps a board recruitment committee should take in its first meeting.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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