New School & Start-Up Support for Boards
Building Strong Boards from the Ground Up
Serving on the board of a new charter school is a bold undertaking—and we’re here to ensure your board is ready to lead with purpose and clarity from the very beginning. Our approach to supporting newly formed boards is grounded in real-world experience and built around your unique mission, community, and vision for impact.
Our New School and Start-Up Board Support is designed to equip boards with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead effectively from day one. We help you understand your role, align your mission and values, develop critical governance documents, and prepare for the demands ahead.
From capacity interview readiness to governance training, policy development, and early strategic planning, we tailor our support to your school’s unique context and stage of development. With our help, you won’t just launch a school—you’ll launch a mission-driven organization built to thrive.
Here’s What Sets Our Approach Apart...
Foundational Governance Training
We ensure your board understands its legal responsibilities, governance role, and relationship to school leadership and the authorizer. We build fluency in strong governance, fiduciary duty, and accountability—so your board starts strong and stays on track.
Charter Application and Launch Readiness
We guide you through the complexities of preparing for authorizer approval, including preparing for interviews, and supporting early operational and governance structures that align with your commitments.
Mission and Vision Alignment
We work with boards to clearly define your “why”—ensuring your vision, mission, and core values are more than statements. They become the compass that guides every decision.
Policy and Governance Frameworks
We help your boards understand their bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, meeting protocols, and more—laying the groundwork for transparency, consistency, and sound decision-making.
Strategic Planning and Early Priorities
We help you look beyond day one, supporting boards in setting early milestones, creating implementation plans, and building systems for tracking progress and meeting performance goals.
Ongoing Coaching and Support
We stay with you as your school takes root—providing board coaching, refresher trainings, and consulting during your critical early years.
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We don’t just prepare you to govern a school - we prepare you to govern a great school.
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Why Work With Us...
Experienced Leaders
We know education. Work with passionate professionals, who have walked in your shoes—as authorizers, board members, school leaders, teachers, and even lawmakers.
One-Stop-Shop
We have solutions for all aspects of charter operations—from one-on-one coaching and consulting with seasoned experts, to professional development and training for your team, to robust tools and software systems.
Creative Solutions
Our services, tools and expertise are always growing and evolving. We pride ourselves on thinking outside of the box and challenging the givens, with new and creative solutions that fit your custom needs.
Reliable & Responsive
Our team is trusted nationally for being reliable, respected and dedicated. We are leaders who care about supporting those who are making a difference for students. We are here for you.
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IN-PERSON | VIRTUAL | ON-DEMAND
Board Trainings
Much like students, every board is unique—and so is the way it learns and grows. That’s why we offer in-person, virtual, and on-demand training formats designed to deliver high-impact learning, no matter your schedule or setting. -
POLICY DEVELOPMENT | CONSULTING
Board Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
If you are seeking best practices or looking for the policies your school must legally adopt, we have what you need. Our policies and procedures are being used on a daily basis in scores of charter schools. Our material is legally grounded, practically tested and user friendly. -
TRAINING | COMMUNITY
Board Network: Board Training & Community
Whether you’re a board member or someone who works with a board, this national community is for you. By joining, you’ll have access to specialized tools, resources and trainings, along with opportunities to engage and exchange ideas with experts and peers from around the country. -
Consulting
Board Strategic Planning
If you are seeking best practices or looking for the policies your school must legally adopt, we have what you need. Our policies and procedures are being used on a daily basis in scores of charter schools. Our material is legally grounded, practically tested and user friendly. -
TRAINING | DEVELOPMENT
Board Retreats
If you are seeking best practices or looking for the policies your school must legally adopt, we have what you need. Our policies and procedures are being used on a daily basis in scores of charter schools. Our material is legally grounded, practically tested and user friendly.
