School Board President Boot Camp
Lead with confidence. Govern with clarity.
In four focused, one-hour sessions, this boot camp gives board presidents the practical tools and proven processes to run compliant, effective meetings, engage stakeholders, and oversee the superintendent with integrity.
Who should attend
- Current and incoming school board presidents
- Vice presidents preparing to chair meetings
- Superintendents and district administrators who support the board and want consistent, compliant governance practices
Why this boot camp
- Practical, no‑fluff training tailored to the realities of today’s school board meetings
- Clear, usable frameworks that improve meeting quality and reduce risk
- Lunchtime format that respects busy schedules while delivering high-impact learning
- Designed to build confidence quickly and create repeatable, transparent processes
What you’ll learn
January 14: Meeting Basics, including Compliance with Colorado Open Meetings Law (COML) and open meetings requirements
- Understand the legal basics and meeting structures that protect the board’s work and public trust
- Set roles, norms, and procedures that keep meetings on track
January 28: Holding Effective Meetings (Agenda Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Public Comment, Building Consensus)
- Build agendas that drive outcomes
- Facilitate productive discussion and manage conflict
- Handle public comment with fairness and consistency
- Move the board toward clear decisions without sacrificing diverse viewpoints
February 11: Stakeholder Engagement
- Plan meaningful, equitable engagement with families, staff, and community partners
- Communicate proactively and respond to concerns without derailing governance work
February 25: Evaluating the Superintendent
- Use a transparent, standards‑aligned evaluation process
- Connect goals, data, and performance to district priorities
- Strengthen the board–superintendent partnership
Outcomes you can expect
- Meetings that are compliant, civil, and productive
- Clear protocols for agendas, public participation, and decision‑making
- A practical stakeholder engagement plan that builds trust
- A fair, defensible superintendent evaluation process
- Greater confidence leading in high‑visibility, high‑pressure environments
For district administrators
- Reduce legal and reputational risk through consistent processes and COML compliance
- Improve meeting efficiency and focus on student outcomes
- Align board leadership with district priorities and timelines
- Equip your board president with ready‑to‑use templates and practices
Schedule and pricing
- Four sessions, noon–1 p.m.
- January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25
- $599 non-clients / $549 clients