AASA and the ASPEN Group International Inc. once again present; policy governance in action: a timely seminar for superintendents who want to lead - American Association of School Administrators

School Administrator, June, 2003

October 19-21, 2003

AASA Headquarters

Arlington, Va.

Policy Governance[R] is a model of leadership that helps board members focus on governing, not managing, a district. This conference will help you, as the district's CEO, and your board work together to form an authentic and respectful relationship characterized by a true trusteeship focused on increasing community support for and understanding of district efforts; clear policies on operational concerns that free staff to do their jobs; and increased focus and deliberative discussion on the challenges of increasing student achievement for all students.

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT...

"The adoption of Policy Governance has improved the board's relationships with all of it stakeholders--students, parents, community and staff. By regularly 'linking' with stake holders to evaluate the progress being made toward the ENDS, the board has established clear direction and vision for the district."

Dr. Tom Downs, Superintendent, LaCrosse, Wis., School District

* If both you and your school board were totally clear about roles and responsibilities?

* If your school board members exercised collective self discipline to stay out of interpersonal game-playing, political intrigues and micromanagement?

* If your evaluation were based on performance goals determined a year in advance?

* If you could make administrative and operational decisions without seeking approval or being second-guessed and reversed by your board?

* If your school board were focused more on student achievement and creating community support and less on operational "stuff"?

"... my professional and, therefore, my personal life have been very positively influenced. ... My only regret is that every district has not had a chance to experience what ours has over the last two years working with you and Policy Governance."

Robert W. Christmann, Superintendent, Newark, N.Y., Central School District

What a utopia! But in your lifetime?

As a matter of fact, YES!

Many school boards and their CEOs already are experiencing all these benefits of Policy Governance[R], the governing model created by John Carver that has proven to be practical and successful in the public education world by helping superintendents and school board members understand their real roles and how to effectively execute them.

This AASA/Aspen Group conference is your opportunity to learn more about Policy Governance[R], how it is being used by superintendents across the nation, and how it can produce results to match its promise in your district. Log on to www.aasa.org or www.aspengroup.org for details about Policy Governance[R] and this important conference.

$400 for AASA members, $450 for non-members