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Board Member Conduct

This online training module provides critical insights into the conduct expected of school board members. It covers key topics such as board member agreements, confidentiality, duties of loyalty and care, conflict of interest, and effective communication. Participants learn about maintaining professionalism, active participation in meetings, and managing conflicts while promoting the school’s vision. Essential practices for communication with the school community, including staff, parents, and students, are emphasized. This module equips members to fulfill their responsibilities effectively and ethically.

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Board Member Conduct

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  1. Board Member Conduct Governing Board Online Training Module

  2. Code of Conduct • Board Member Agreements • Confidentiality • Treatment of sensitive information • The best interest of the school

  3. Duty of Loyalty • Undivided loyalty to the school • Written conflict of interest policy • Compliance with governing documents of the school • Avoid engaging in opportunities which benefit board members or their families

  4. Duty of Care • Meeting attendance • Active participation • Meeting action, protocol, and records • Good business judgment • Fiscal responsibility

  5. Conflict of Interest • Professional conflict • Personal conflict • Disclosure • Absent from meeting • Abstain from voting

  6. Parent Hat vs. Board Hat • Speaking with “one voice” • The full board vs. individual board members • Speaking with administration • Speaking with teaching staff • Regarding board decisions • Regarding a child’s performance

  7. Overcoming Indecision and Conflict • Avoiding unpopular or difficult decisions • Requesting additional information • Increased potential for conflict • Significant growth and development • Change in leadership • Failure to achieve goals • Pressure from authorizer or parents • Proactive measures to manage conflict • Training in conflict resolution • Behavioral norms • Communication

  8. Board Communication • Communicating with the school community (including staff, parents, and students) and beyond • Promoting the vision and mission • The strategic plan • Communicating with other board members • Open meetings and open records laws

  9. In Summary • The board agreement sets the standard for professionalism. • Board members must exhibit loyalty and a duty of care. • The board should have a written policy for managing conflict. • Effective communication practices and transparency are imperative.

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