A growing number of boards in Washington state have adopted a model for governing called Policy Governance. This workshop will assist new members on these boards as they get up to speed in this model. Experienced members will both contribute to the conversation and grow professionally, deepening their knowledge and skill as part of a peer network with Policy Governance experience..
Learner Outcomes:
1. New members of Policy Governance boards will (a) Acquire a foundation of theory, including the rationale behind this governing model and what it means to take charge of district business; (b) Gain perspective from more experienced board members about why and how the board takes charge in a board-appropriate way; and (c) Acquire skills, and some artifacts, that are helpful in making the model work. 2. Experienced members will (a) Refresh their foundational knowledge, and (b) Add (from their own expertise) to a common understanding of "effective practices" in applying the model.
