Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Meeting Topic: BETTER QUESTIONS, BETTER ANSWERS AT THE BOARD TABLE: Moving from Reactive to Strategic Governance Event Overview: Better questions lead to better governance. Kick off the 2026–2027 meeting cycle with an interactive workshop designed to strengthen Board Members’ ability to ask effective, strategic questions that improve decision-making, promote transparency, and support student achievement without overstepping the Board Member’s role of oversight. Through guided discussions and scenario-based analysis, participants will connect questioning frameworks to real-world governance challenges while maintaining proper role boundaries. What We Will Cover: Questioning Frameworks & Dynamics: Recognize the characteristics of effective questions and how different questioning approaches directly influence board responses, transparency, and strategic outcomes. Real-World Governance Scenarios: Apply practical question frameworks to real board scenarios to navigate complex issues and increase confidence in asking purposeful, impactful questions. Focus on Student Outcomes: Learn practical techniques to maintain focus on student achievement and district priorities while avoiding micromanagement. Unified Leadership & Accountability: Align board practices with proven best practices to strengthen communication, build trust, and enhance overall accountability across the district. Kick off the meeting cycle with Warren County peers to elevate your strategic questioning skills and champion effective board oversight!