Policy: 1820

Section: 1000 - Board of Directors

Title: Board Self-Assessment

Status: Active

Adopted: September 22, 1994

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Board Self-Assessment

At the conclusion of each year, the board will assess its own performance in terms of generally accepted principles of successful board operations and in relation to its annual goals and objectives and Washington School Board Standards. The board self-assessment will address performance in the key functions of school boards:

1. Board functions of responsible school district governance;
2. Communication of and commitment to high expectations for student learning;
3. Creating conditions district-wide for student and staff success;
4. Holding the district accountable for student learning; and
5. Engagement of the community in education.

The results of the self-assessment will be used in setting goals for the subsequent year.

 

Cross References: 

Policy 1005 Key Functions of the Board

Policy 1810 Annual Governance Goals and Objectives

Policy 1822 Training and Development for Board Members

 

Management Resources:

Policy News February 2012 Model Policies Aligned with Washington School Board Standards

 

 

Adoption Date: 09.22.94

Ferndale School District

Revised: 04.29.14