Effective governance and policy development are critical components of school board leadership. The Sonoma County Superintendent and County Board of Education host periodic seminars designed to support and develop effective and informed school governing boards. These sessions highlight board leadership strategies that enable staff to administer high-quality educational programs that meet the diverse needs of local communities. The seminars provide opportunities for school trustees to:
- Meet with other local board members and share best practices
- Deepen understanding of board leadership roles and effective governance
- Develop topics of interest for ongoing school board capacity-building sessions
2012 Spring Symposium
School Boards for the 21st Century
North Bay School Trustee Spring Symposium
Sonoma County Office of Education
Saturday, April 12, 2012 | 8:30am-1:00pm
Program with Session Descriptions (pdf)
Keynote Speaker
Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee syndicated columnist and author
Facing Budget Realities (26:00) | Apr 2012
Dan Walters shares his perspective on the status of the state budget and its impact on school finance.
Breakout Sessions
Technology for the Common Core
Reading Financial Reports 101
School Facilities of the Future: 21st Century Space that Works
School Greening and Deferred Maintenance
Board Policy and Goal Setting in a Hostile Environment
Superintendent Evaluations
Districts Working Together: Joint Services Efforts
Readying Yourself for a Bond Election: Conducting a Facilities Assessment
Basic Aid and Charter School Supplementation
The Ins and Outs of Discipline for Students with Disabilities
The Brown Act: Board and Superintendent Responsibilities
Contacts
- Steven D. Herrington, PhD, Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools
(707) 524-2603, - Kathleen Kelly, Executive Assistant
(707) 524-2603,
