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: Superintendent contracts
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
Though it often doesn’t draw much public attention during the superintendent search process, the contract your board negotiates with a new chief executive should be carefully crafted to ensure it reflects the interests of both the board.
Chairman's Gavel: Does your board have an annual planning calendar?
By Susan Salter | AASB Director of Leadership Development
How strategic is your board, really, when it comes to the work it does?
There’s an adage in business that holds that the way to succeed is to “put the first things first.” That is also critical for school boards which.