TOPICS INCLUDE:
Constitutional Authority and Statutory Role of School Boards: Why am I here?
Legislative Role: Now that I’m here, what can I do?
Structure of Public Education, Lines and Roles of Authority: How This System Works
Confidentiality: Why I Can’t Look at My Neighbor’s Report Card
When are You a Board Member and When are You Not
Structure of Meetings and Robert’s Rules
No Surprises: These Aren’t the Kind of Surprises People Enjoy
Ethics
Leadership
What to do When a Community Member:Asks You a Question That You Cannot Answer
Shares an Idea With You
Has a ComplaintRole of the Board in Finances
Policies and Administrative Rules vs Statute
Open Meeting Laws
For more information or to enroll school board members contact the Department of Educational Leadership: 406-243-5586 EDLD@mso.umt.edu. Enrollment is limited so call soon.
The course is taught by Dr. John Matt who has served as a school board member, school board chair, and has been a superintendent for 13 years in two states.
Administrative Assistant
Department of Educational Leadership
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812-6346
EDLD@mso.umt.edu
Voice: (406) 243-5586
Fax: (406) 243-2916
