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May 9, 2023 · Rob has engaged members from across the community to gather their input and feedback. Because of this engagement, Rob has managed to garner broad-based support and has been endorsed by the Ossining Teachers Association, a union that represents more than 400 education professionals in our district.
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Communities typically elect a school board of three, five or seven trustees to oversee the local school district and make certain the desires of the community are met. The school board’s primary responsibilities are to: 1. Set the vision and goals for the district 2. Adopt policies that give the district direction to set priorities and achieve its ...
These two school board members, one a leader in a large urban district and the other an integral part of a suburban district board, exemplify how school board members can have an important influence on the direction of their districts.
How can you be sure that the education in your local public schools meets your expectations? A good place to start is by electing effective school board members. When deciding which candidate to support and vote for, you’ll want to attend community candidate forums and ask hard questions. Former, Charlotte Mecklenburg, North Carolina, school board ...
If you have sound judgment, an even temper, a willingness to collaborate and a sincere interest in public education in your community, you might consider running for your local school board. You will need to be 18 years of age, a registered voter, a resident of your district and eligible under the state constitution to run for office. If mounting y...
Here are signs of a school board member focused on moving the school district forward and educating all students to meet high standards: 1. Great school board members have a clear vision for the district.They set the vision and goals, and measure the success of the district and superintendent against the goals. 2. Great school board members communi...
If you notice any of the following signs, it’s time to find some new candidates to run for your local board: 1. The school board member continually focuses on one issue or talks aimlessly at meetings. 2. The school board member doesn’t conduct him or herself in a respectful, collaborative manner in public. 3. The school board member comes to meetin...
Board of Education Members 2023-2024: To email the entire board, please send your message to boe@ossiningufsd.org. To contact the District Clerk, Ileana Ortiz, please send your email to iortiz@ossiningufsd.org.
Jan 13, 2023 · Effective school board members know that achieving success isn’t just a positive mindset — it calls for a more methodical approach. It requires taking strategic action against their goals and, most importantly, measuring whether or not those actions make progress.
- Passion for the organization’s mission: Why would a person want to invest time on a board if not because that person believes in the difference the organization is making in the lives of the people it serves?
- Servant-leadership motivation: The most effective board members don’t serve because they must lead; they lead because they must serve. Board members who are egotistical, who must be in charge, who have to always be followed will only cause disruption to the board and the organization as a whole.
- Commitment to connect with those who are “invested” in the organization (“owners” for shorthand): The board is the link between the owners and the operational management.
- Ability to think in terms of systems and context and to see the big picture: The board is the only legitimate authority to govern, that is, to direct what results should be achieved for whom and to protect the organization from unethical and imprudent actions that endanger the organization’s ability to achieve the results.
Jun 29, 2021 · Ossining's education advocates are no different, pointing to local role models like: Francine Vernon, a former school board member who has played key roles in many Ossining groups serving...
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May 7, 2018 · Crossling for Ossining school board Rarely does a person come along with pure motives and a positive spirit willing to put it all out on the line for the good of the community. Ossining...
