• Home
  • Team
    • Beth Finch
    • Dana Peterson
  • Services
    • Coaching
    • Training
    • Board Training Webinars
    • Peer Learning Communities
    • Governance Assessment
    • Vendor Marketplace
  • Board Management Software
  • Resources
    • Access Vendor Marketplace
    • Beth’s Board Blog
  • Contact
You are here: Home / CharterSource Board Blog

Meeting Minutes Made Simple

March 14, 2018 by Beth Finch

  Meeting minutes are a formal recording of transactions that occurred at a specific time and place. Minutes are a record of what was done, not all that was said.  So, what are some best practices for creating effective minutes? Below are a few guidelines for preparing board minutes.   At the top of the page, record the name of the school, the date, time and location of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

10 Lessons from Charter School Board Service

February 14, 2018 by Beth Finch

ADOPT MEETING NORMS – Everyone has busy lives. Be respectful of your fellow board members and staff. Show up on time, put cell phones away, read your board packet in advance and always make sure to be respectful of other’s opinions and maintain your professionalism. TOO ENGAGED: Engagement is important; however, often well-meaning passion for the mission gets steeped in a path that is intrusive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Top Pitfalls of Minnesota Open Meeting Law

April 17, 2017 by Beth Finch

Top Pitfalls of Minnesota Open Meeting Law

By Beth Finch and John Cairns Law, P.A. The information in this document is not and should not be considered legal advice as to any particular Minnesota Open Meeting Law issue that a charter school may be dealing with. My observation about charter schools is the strong inclination to uphold the law which clearly is good. However, the tension lies in the ability to be effectively moving the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Board Study

September 12, 2016 by Beth Finch

Board Study

By: Beth Finch | BoardSource published results from the 8th version of its national survey “Leading with Intent: A National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices.”  Although not exclusive to charter schools and education, 850 non-profit chief executives and 246 board chairs completed the survey; and it includes a trove of valuable information. CEO of BoardEffect, Todd Gibby, highlighted a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beth Finch, BoardEffect

Subscribe to Mailing List

* indicates required
Role with School(s) - choose as many as applicible

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 1 other subscriber

Looking for Something?

Categories

  • Beth Finch
  • BoardEffect
  • Uncategorized

Archives

  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • April 2017
  • September 2016

Our Mission

We provide the foundational skills and tools to ignite continuous systemic improvement. Learn More >

Contact

Beth Finch
CharterSource Founder
E: bfinch@chartersource.org

Recent Posts

  • Meeting Minutes Made Simple
  • 10 Lessons from Charter School Board Service
  • Top Pitfalls of Minnesota Open Meeting Law

Still looking?

Copyright © 2018 · Outreach Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in