Finding School Board Candidates

Finding School Board Candidates

Grade Post-Secondary · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Board Recruiting Webinar: How to find the RIGHT board members for your nonprofit

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

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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