School Board Governance Library
CSI places significant emphasis on the value of strong and effective school governing boards.
To this end, CSI strives to provide governing boards with tools and resources to assist them in meeting board member expectations.
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Training for CSI School Board Members
General Resources
- Governing Board Supports [pdf] – This resource lists the governance supports provided by CSI, the Colorado League of Charter Schools, and the Colorado Department of Education.
- School Board Newsletter – CSI produces a monthly newsletter geared at CSI school board members. Each newsletter highlights important tasks and reminders for the upcoming month. Subscribe to the School Board Newsletters if you haven’t already!
New Board Member Orientation
New board members of CSI school boards are highly encouraged to complete the following board orientation modules.
- Welcome Letter [pdf]
- CSI Accountability Overview and Training [recording] [slides]
- CSI Compliance Monitoring [recording] [slides]
- Special Populations Oversight [recording] [slides]
- Financial Oversight for School Boards [recording] [slides]
- Understanding the Charter Contract [recording] [slides]
2024-25 Board Trainings
- New Charter School Board Director Onboarding [recording] [slides] [session plan]
- The Role of a Charter School Board Director [recording] [slides]
- Fund Development Work Session [slides] [plan example]
- Charter School Board Governance and Compliance [recording] [slides]
- Effectively Implementing Board Committees [recording] [slides]
- School Leader Hiring, Development, and Evaluation [recording] [slides]
- Charter School Board Development and Self- Assessment [recording] [slides]
Resources for CSI School Board Members
Board Meeting Resources
The following resources support school boards in conducting compliance board meetings.
Sample Materials
The following materials can be downloaded and tailored for use by school boards in fulfilling oversight responsibilities.
- Sample Board Meeting Calendar and Focus Questions
- School Board Template Toolkit
- Sample Policies
- School Leader Evaluation Toolkit [pdf]
- School Budget Process
- Student Admissions & Enrollment
- Individual Board Director Self-Assessment [docx]
- Exit Interview Questions for Board Directors [docx]
- Relationship Mapping Template [xlsx]
- Moves Management Template [xlsx]
- Sample Board Committee Charters [docx]
Checklists
The following checklists can be used by school boards to ensure compliance with board meeting requirements.
Strategic Planning
The following resources can support school boards in strategic planning.
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