Governing for Greatness: Ten Fundamentals Every Charter School Board Member Needs To Know
$14.95 – $19.95“Governing for greatness is a mindset. It’s a proactive attitude and
outlook that keeps boards and management focused on what truly
matters – preparing students to succeed in college, work and life.”
– Jim Goenner
Serving on a charter school board can be a profoundly rewarding
experience or an act of futility and frustration. We want your
experience to be meaningful and rewarding. So whether you are
a new board member or a veteran, this guide covers the
fundamentals you will need to effectively govern.
Topics include:
- The significance of the charter contract
- Monitoring and evaluating performance
- Understanding the power and purpose of bylaws
- Focusing meetings and minutes
- Setting academic and financial goals
- Managing risks and internal controls
- Facilities, insurance, and safety
- Creating a board development plan
About the Author:
As the former CEO of the National Charter Schools Institute (2005 – 2009), Brian Carpenter, Ph.D., CFE saw the imperative for developing and supporting charter school governing boards at a time when the topic hadn’t received much attention nationally. He tackled the issue head-on in 2006 with his first book, published by the Institute, Charter School Board University: An Introduction to Effective School Governance.
Through his presentations and publications since, Brian continues to set the standard for effective charter school governance. As a solopreneur since 2009, he continues to work with charter school boards and leaders across the country, and collaborates with the Institute from time to time on special projects.
Pricing breaks:
(book only)
1-5 $14.95
6-12 $13.45 (10% discount)
13-29 $11.95 (20% discount)
30+ $10.00 (33% discount)
(book & workbook combo)
1-5 $19.95
6-12 $17.95 (10% discount)
13-29 $15.96 (20% discount)
30+ $13.36 (33% discount)
Also available on eBook
