AASA and the ASPEN Group International Inc. once again present; policy governance in action: a timely seminar for superintendents who want to lead.October 19-21, 2003 AASA AASA American Association of School Administrators AASA Asian American Student Association AASA Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia AASA Aging and Adult Services Administration AASA Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Headquarters Arlington, Va. Policy Governance Policy Governance is John Carver's model for Boards of Directors. Carver maintains that his is the only systematic theory of boards ever produced. Early in his career, Carver began to search for a reliable guide to the work of a board. [R] is a model of leadership that helps board members focus on governing, not managing, a district. This conference will help you, as the district's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , and your board work together to form an authentic and respectful relationship characterized by a true trusteeship focused on increasing community support for and understanding of district efforts; clear policies on operational concerns that free staff to do their jobs; and increased focus and deliberative de·lib·er·a·tive adj. 1. Assembled or organized for deliberation or debate: a deliberative legislature. 2. Characterized by or for use in deliberation or debate. discussion on the challenges of increasing student achievement Increasing Student Achievement: What State NAEP Test Scores Tell Us is a RAND study of educational reform in the United States. The League of Education Voters cites the study in support of its Initiative 728, which advocates reducing class size and increasing per-pupil for all students. WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT... "The adoption of Policy Governance has improved the board's relationships with all of it stakeholders--students, parents, community and staff. By regularly 'linking' with stake holders to evaluate the progress being made toward the ENDS, the board has established clear direction and vision for the district." Dr. Tom Downs, Superintendent, LaCrosse lacrosse (ləkrôs`), ball and goal game usually played outdoors by two teams of 10 players each on a field 60 to 70 yd (54.86 to 64.01 m) wide by 110 yd (100.58 m) long. Two goals face each other 80 yd (73. , Wis., School District * If both you and your school board were totally clear about roles and responsibilities? * If your school board members exercised collective self discipline to stay out of interpersonal game-playing, political intrigues and micromanagement This is about the management style. For the computer game strategy, see Micromanagement (computer gaming). In business management, micromanagement is a management style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of their employees, generally used as a pejorative term. ? * If your evaluation were based on performance goals determined a year in advance? * If you could make administrative and operational decisions without seeking approval or being second-guessed and reversed by your board? * If your school board were focused more on student achievement and creating community support and less on operational "stuff"? "... my professional and, therefore, my personal life have been very positively influenced. ... My only regret is that every district has not had a chance to experience what ours has over the last two years working with you and Policy Governance." Robert W. Christmann, Superintendent, Newark, N.Y., Central School District What a utopia! But in your lifetime? As a matter of fact, YES! Many school boards and their CEOs already are experiencing all these benefits of Policy Governance[R], the governing model created by John Carver
John Carver (1576–1621), Pilgrim leader and the first governor of Plymouth Colony, born probably in Nottinghamshire, England. that has proven to be practical and successful in the public education world by helping superintendents and school board members understand their real roles and how to effectively execute them. This AASA/Aspen Group conference is your opportunity to learn more about Policy Governance[R], how it is being used by superintendents across the nation, and how it can produce results to match its promise in your district. Log on to www.aasa.org or www.aspengroup.org for details about Policy Governance[R] and this important conference. $400 for AASA members, $450 for non-members |
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