A key role for school board members and additional education leaders is influencing others by advocating for their students, school districts, and K-12 public education. As you learn about the systems that support and drive state policymaking, this workshop will help you build comfort and confidence as an advocate. Join this engaging and educational session to practice techniques for effective advocacy and leave equipped with skills and goals for the next legislative cycle.
Learn about the critical relationships and roles in school governance. Understand how board members govern, the superintendent leads, and the CFO manages the budget. Discover how to balance these roles, navigate budget cycles, ensure transparency, and adapt to enrollment changes for effective decision-making.
The Arlington school board team is utilizing layers of student, staff, family, and community perspectives and voices to make better decisions, increase partner involvement, and foster educational equity to support student learning and achievement. You will hear from our student advisors and board members about the valuable understanding gained as a board team, the actions being taken, and the positive impacts.
