Hello fellow board officers:
Our board is beginning to get some pressure from our teachers union concerning a ban on the use of cell phones during the school day.
I personally tend to agree with the idea. I've heard news stories, read articles and hea
Read more…We have been using Board Docs for a few year for the Suoerintendent eval and our self eval. We are very pleased with the product and ease of use. At the end of a school year the board does the self eval I wish the goals established from the past year
Read more…Our Board has been using SuperEval for our Board self-eval for several years. In any given year, let's say 2023-24 Step 1 is the Board self-eval on the 5 performance standards (complete in June 2023 reflecting performance in 2022-23), Step 2 compiles
Read more…Hello BOF:
I want to state out of the gate that I think SuperEval is an awesome tool for boards to evaluate their superintendents. I have also heard very good things about the principal's evaluation instrument as well, from our retired superintendent
Read more…As NYSSBA begins to plan and prepare for 2024, we want to hear from you. What are the topics/issues that you want us to cover in our various trainings, webinars, podcasts, etc. next year?
Read more…I need to expand on my question regarding Memorials. I should also ask how recognitions are done for retirees? Currently we have the staff member chose a book to place in the library.
As far as memortials we are also thinking specifically of someo
Read more…We are discussing memorials. Would any of you have a policy or protocols you would share on how you handle memorials? Thank you, Bonnie Berry
Read more…Hello Forum members:
One of the members of my board has been lobbying for a 360 review to be incorporated into our annual superintendent evaluation for several years. As I understand it, this means soliciting input and opinions about the superintende
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Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting board members to sign up for/participate in NYSSBA or regional association training sessions? We have a new superintendent and four members of my board who have never participated in a superinten
Read more…I'm finishing my second year as President and we have two new members starting in July.
I'm wondering what others do for onboarding, in addition to the state-mandated training.
I've put together a list of things I think they should know about how our
Hi all - I'm wondering how other boards select who will be nominated for board leadership (president and vp). Do you have a whole group discussion, do folks "campaign" for positions in the background, do you have multiple people nominated for one po
Read more…The PDF write-able version of the NYSSBA Superintendent Evaluaiton is not user friendly. Does anyone have a Word version they can share?
Thank you.
joseph.bond@vcsdny.org
Read more…Hello -
I'm curious if anyone has had to contend with the decision to "opt-out" of PILOTs for solar projects or not. Specifically hoping to hear from folks about the pros and cons for opting out.
Thank you!
Read more…Pondering a monthly roundtable with a few board members and selected members (hat pick) from the community who request to participate.
Is anyone doing this or something similair?
Would be interested in how its going and what guidelines you follow.
Th
Read more…Hello Forum colleagues:
Our superintendent is retiring at the close of the school year. He's been a wonderful school leader for eight years in our district, and for12 in a neighboring one, and we want to "give him his due" as he ends a 35 year career
Read more…Hello Forum members:
Our district clerk is updating a district chain of command flow chart for posting on our website. Obviously in many instances, the last step in the chain is the Board of Education. Our clerk is wondering if I as board president sh
Read more…Does a motion to adjourn need a second? If so, does it need a vote? I have been researching this, and the answers seem to be all over the place.
What do other districts do?
Read more…This topic came up at our board meeting this week. The District has conducted a Meet the Candidate's Night for six years. While I have my personal opinion as to whether the District should be involved or not, they currently host the event prior to
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