Board Business Blog
The Alabama Association of School Boards is often adjusting to meet the changing and expanding needs of school boards in the modern-day world. The Board Business Blog features answers for and expert thought about the common questions today's school boards may have.
Chairman's Gavel: 5 things every board president should know
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
Whether you specifically sought the position of board president or took the reins because your board rotates the presidency among its members, no doubt you’ve had at least a moment or two where you thought, “So … now.
Chairman's Gavel: Communication critical to the board-superintendent relationship
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
More often than not, when the relationship between a board and its superintendent sours, it’s not competency or skill that’s to blame. It’s communication – communication of too much or too little information, lack of communication about.
Chairman's Gavel: Email and open meetings law
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
Take care with email among members to avoid Alabama Open Meetings Act (Act 2005-40 - Act 2015-340 - Act 2015-475) issues.
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