Governance Training & Strategic Planning

Preparing governing boards to effectively serve

GCSA is a state authorized provider of governance training for public school boards and ensures that boards are prepared to:

• Meet fiduciary duties
• Set and enforce sound policy
• Oversee school leaders or management organizations
• Ensure excellent instructional outcomes and fiscal stewardship
• Follow legal and regulatory requirements
• Employ best practices in governance
• Plan strategically

Governance training and strategic planning are offered via a variety of methods:

• Twice annually, a one hour general governance training is offered free of charge to member schools.  Check the website calendar for dates.
• An on-demand recorded webinar called Board Duties and Responsibilities covering basic governance concepts can be found at:  Recorded Webinars.  This is a perfect addition to orientation programs for new board members.
• Live webinars may be scheduled with customized content with individual schools, board members, or groups of schools.

• Customized training and/or strategic planning sessions (generally 2-3 hours) may be scheduled with individual schools or a group of schools.

For further information contact: