There are many things districts should consider as school board meetings return to a regular schedule. While it’s important to allow parents and members of the community the option of coming in person to speak on behalf of their children, they need to perform this in a way that doesn’t jeopardize safety or cause disruption. Additionally schools and districts should have plans in place to get people out of the building promptly if they’re acting unruly or intimidating others with their actions.
For a secure and efficient board meeting, it is essential to have a clear agenda. This will ensure that you’ve covered all of the essential topics while keeping the time for meetings to an absolute minimum, and making it easier for attendees to stay engaged.
A clear agenda can help you avoid drowning your attendees in long reports and routine tasks. By clearly defining the end goal of each item (inform, seek information, or make an answer) your attendees can focus on discussion as well as questions and avoid being distracted by menial details.
Lastly, choose reliable software that can be used in in a virtual or on-site setting. This will allow you to facilitate hybrid meetings for those who don’t have a private conference room. It will make it easier to document meetings, take minutes and record attendance.
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