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October 31, 2005
Public in Michigan wants school boards trainedA new survey by the Michigan Association of School Boards points to a public who believes school board member training should be mandatory, and further, who is more likely to vote for a candidate if he or she receives training. A sizable 80 percent believes that training is necessary once board members are elected so they can fulfill their responsibilities under the law.
Many new school board members start their service with the best intentions but soon find out that educational issues are extremely complex. But not all states recognize the need for mandatory training. A review last year by NSBA found that only 18 states required training for local board members.
"Without effective training, it is difficult for boards to focus on student achievement issues, let alone adopting a balanced budget, hiring a superintendent, approving policies, and keeping up with the ever-changing legislation and school law," said Kathy Hayes, MASB's co-director of leadership development.
Posted October 31, 2005 2:50 PM
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