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Board Self-Assessment
Meet Minnesota’s annual board assessment requirement and turn it into a roadmap for a stronger board. Our assessment makes compliance simple and gives every member a personalized training plan.
How It Works
- Compliance Knowledge Check: scenario-based questions based on comprehensive training standards, drawn from real board situations
- Board Practice Ratings Rubric: across 6 Success Domains and 20 Indicators
- Personalized Training Plans: built for each board member and school, with customized program and training recommendations
- Annual Report Submission-Ready: documented results you can report with confidence
Why Boards Choose It
- Automated and simple: easy for all board members to implement, use, and understand
- Fast and fully web-based: complete on your own schedule, from anywhere
- Built for charter boards: by people who have served on boards and led schools
- Compliance becomes improvement: every result points to a clear next step
Pricing: $250 as add-on to Board Webinar Series ($1,000 total), or $500 for Board Self-Assessment only. Includes 2 assessment windows within 12 months.
Board Webinar Series
Training that covers the essentials and advances your expertise, focusing on topics critical for good governance. Board members love the flexibility:
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Convenient: Watch from your computer, no travel time or expense
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Accessible: Year-round access to revisit content anytime
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Compliance: Includes State-Mandated Training
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Extra Perks: Includes one hour of governance coaching upon request and is BOSA approved for CEU credits
Examples of training topics:
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Charter School Budget Basics (also available in Spanish)
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Employment Law (also available in Spanish)
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Enhanced Data Privacy Practices
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Managing Grievances Effectively and Efficiently
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New Board Member Basics (also available in Spanish)
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Open Meeting Law Deep Dive
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Practices of High Performing Boards
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The Role of the Board in Academic Oversight
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Top Pitfalls of Open Meeting Law
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Understanding Charter School Financial Statements
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Understanding Student Achievement Data
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What Board Members Should Know About State Standards
Mandated Training Note for Minnesota schools: New board members must complete training on Open Meeting Law, board roles, and data practices before their term begins. Training on employment policies, financial management, and academic oversight must be done within 12 months of being seated.
Pricing: $750 for 12 months of whole-board access (add on the Board Self-Assessment for $1,000 total!)
Custom Board Support
Strong governance creates strong schools. Our experienced facilitators provide tailored support to help your board lead effectively and strategically, customized to your school’s unique goals and challenges.
Our Offerings:
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Board Workshops: Half- or full-day sessions on core topics like roles & responsibilities, legal oversight, running effective meetings, and strategic governance.
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Board Refreshers: One-hour sessions on specific topics, perfect for retreats or regular meetings.
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New Member Onboarding: Personalized, one-on-one coaching covering charter board fundamentals.
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Leadership & Executive Coaching: Individualized support for school and board leaders during transitions or for long-term growth.
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Strategic Planning: Comprehensive plan development, including stakeholder engagement, SWOT analysis, and measurable goal setting.