Governance and Strategic Planning

3 credits · Graduate

Public schools and their governing boards are arguably the most political of human enterprises. Every single member of the community has a rightful say in the operation of the school district. Everyone went to school. Everyone has a legal right to participate in decision-making regarding public schools, both through their elected trustees and through participation in their governing board meetings. This course prepares aspiring system leaders for facilitating change by reviewing research and engaging in dynamic case studies focused on issues of governance and strategic planning.