Dan Barkel & Jason Loutsch: Avoiding the Fireworks
A Superintendent and Board President discuss how they keep board meetings productive and drama-free.
School Boards
School board relations are tough. These tips can help.
The why, what, and how of working in tandem with school board members
Dr. Melissa Thompson: How to Onboard Board Members
In an era of contentious board meetings and board elections, Dr. Melissa Thompson, former superintendent of Swallow School District, shows a smart, common-sense approach to helping school boards succeed with onboarding.
Cathy Kedidjian: Forging Your District's Path
Guest writer Cathy Kedjidjian, APR, is the executive director of communications and strategic planning for Glenview School District 34 in Illinois. She is also the 2022-23 president of NSPRA. Here, she shares her deep insights into school communications and the strategic planning process.
Dr. Matthew Montgomery: What I've learned from having two school boards at once
Dr. Matthew Montgomery, superintendent of two different districts, gives his best advice for strengthening board relations.
Dr. Jason Andrews: Now Boarding
Tips from Dr. Jason Andrews on getting your board relations off the ground.
Dr. Jason Andrews: Bonding With Your Board
Dr. Jason Andrews shares how his experience as a school board member when he was a teenager shaped his understanding of effective district leadership.